Providence Plantation in Charlotte in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)

In Memory of John Rea

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 12, 2023

1. In Memory of John Rea Marker

Inscription. who migrated to North Carolina and settled here in about 1763. In January of 1767 he purchased 306 acres from George Selwyn that included 6 acres for a church site. John died in October of that same year. His son David deeded the church property to the elders in 1778. John's survivors were his wife Martha and sons David, Robert, John and Andrew. The location of his grave is unknown.
Erected by his descendents 2016

Erected 2016 by Descendants of John Rea.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Churches & Religion • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1767.

Location. 35° 4.308′ N, 80° 46.273′ W. Marker is in Charlotte, North Carolina, in Mecklenburg County. It is in Providence Plantation. Marker can be reached from Providence Church Lane, 0.1 miles south of Providence Road (North Carolina Highway 16), on the left when traveling south. Marker is in Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10146 Providence Church Ln, Charlotte NC 28277, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. John Flennegin (within shouting distance of this marker); David Flennigan (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Downs

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Thomas Downs (within shouting distance of this marker); Providence Presbyterian Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Providence Presbyterian Church and Cemetery (within shouting distance of this marker); David Rea (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Camp New Providence (approx. 2.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlotte.

Regarding In Memory of John Rea. David Rea, John's oldest son, was just 10 years old when his father died. Under colonial law, David did not inherit his father's property until he reached the legal age of 21 in 1767. The deed that recorded his land donation to Providence Presbyterian Church appears to have been lost in a courthouse fire. John's brother, Andrew, was among the church's first elders when it was organized in 1767.

Also see . . . Rea Family History. In the beginning of 1767 everything looked very well for the John Rea family. After arriving in Mecklenburg County four years earlier, they were at last getting a deed to their property.

Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, November 12, 2023

2. In Memory of John Rea Marker

In Deed Book 3, page 328, it is recorded in the Register of Deeds for Mecklenburg County that George Augustus Selwyn deeded John Rea 306 acres on the waters of Four Mile Creek, adjoining Moses Craige and Andrew Rea. ("The Reas of Mecklenburg County, NC" blog, June 10, 2012) (Submitted on December 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 72 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 12, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.