John Rhea

For the Kentucky politician, see John Stockdale Rhea. For the similarly named congressman from Pennsylvania, see John Rea (politician).
John Angus Rhea
John Rhea
Bornc. 1753
County Londonderry, Kingdom of Ireland
DiedMay 27, 1832(1832-05-27) (aged 78–79)
Blountville, Tennessee, U.S.
Known forUnited States Congress; Rhea County, Tennessee; Rhea letter

John Rhea (pronounced ray /reɪ/) (c. 1753 – May 27, 1832) was an American soldier and politician of the early 19th century who represented Tennessee in the United States House of Representatives. Rhea County, Tennessee and Rheatown, Tennessee are named for him.

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