Counties of Morgan, Monroe and Brown, Indiana. Historical and Biographical.
Charles Blanchard, Editor. Chicago: F. A. Battey & Co., Publishers, 1884. 

MORGAN COUNTY
ADAMS TOWNSHIP
PAGE 315

WILLIAM C. RHEA, attorney, was born in Washington County, Va., Sept-
ember 24, 1845, and is a son of George G. and Dorcas (Lowrey) Rhea, both
natives of the "Old Dominion".  They were of Irish and Scotch-Irish descent
respectively.   George G. Rhea removed to Jefferson County, East Tenn., in
1848, where he purchased a farm and resided until 1854.  He came to Adams
Township, Morgan County, Ind., where he bought a farm upon which he re-
sided until his death, which occurred March 29, 1864.  He and wife were mem-
bers of the Methodist Episcopal Church.  Although reared in a slave State, Mr.
Rhea was from his youth an Abolitionist and an ardent advocate of the cause
of liberty.  William C. Rhea, the subject, received a fair education at the com-
mon schools, and also attended Asbury University for one year.  After this,
he taught in this (Morgan) and Johnson Counties for some twelve years during
the fall and winter.  During this time, he also commenced the study of law.
In 1874, he engaged in general merchandising at Eminence, Morgan Co., Ind.,
and also practiced his profession.  In February, 1883, he sold out his store,
and has since been exclusively engaged in the practice of his profession.  In 
September, 1862, he enlisted in Company D, Seventieth Indiana Volunteer
Infantry, first commanded by Gen. Benjamin Harrison.  He served with his
regiment in all engagements until the close of the war, being mustered out with
his regiment at Washington, D. C., in May, 1865.  He was married, June 15,
1875, to Frances A. Watson, a native of Morgan County, Ind.  Two daughters
have blessed this union, viz., Elma M. and Mary Y.  Mr. Rhea is a member of
the Methodist Episcopal, and Mrs. Rhea of the Baptist Church.  He is also
a member of the Masonic fraternity.  In politics, he is a Democrat, and is one
of the old and prominent citizens of the township and county.

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