David Rea

David Rea (January 19, 1831 – June 13, 1901) was an American politician and lawyer. A Democrat, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri.

Early life Rea was born on January 19, 1831, near New Marion, Indiana. He was the oldest of ten children born to Johnathan Rea and Lurana (née Breaden) Rea. Of Scottish ancestry, he was also descendent of politician John Rea. Educated at common schools, he and his family moved to Andrew County, Missouri in 1842. He operated a farm near Rosendale and worked as an educator between 1849 and 1854. He died on June 13, 1901, aged 70, in Savannah; he died from blood poisoning, caused by the diabetes, He was buried on June 13, at the City Cemetery, in Savannah.