Re: Irish Reaney-looking for anyone
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In reply to:
Re: Irish Reaney-looking for anyone
12/26/01
Reaney, Robert J. (p. 277)
Robert J. Reaney was born 21 July 1856, in County Tyrone, Ireland,
the son of Joseph and Eliza (Turkington) Reaney, both born in Ireland.
The father emigrated to America in 1862, taking up residence in Chester,
Pennsylvania. In 1871, he arrived in Louisa Co. where he remained until
his death in 1888. There were eight children in the family: Robert
J., of this review; Thomas, Waterloo; Samuel, S.D.; Mary, m. Michael Blankinhorn;
Joseph L., also of Waterloo; Elizabeth Ellen, m. Edward Thompson.
In January 1877, Mr. Reaney married Belle Eliason, who was born near
Letts in Muscatine Co, a daughter of Levi and Mary (Epperly) Eliason. Mr.
Eliason was a native of Indiana. There were eight children in the family.
Mr. and Mrs. Reaney had five children: Elsie M.; James E.; Roy W.; Agnes
B. and Louisa E.