Iowa Old Press

Davenport Democrat and Leader
Davenport, Scott, Iowa
January 28, 1927

Henry Rea, Age 82, Civil War Vet, Is Discovered Dead
    Henry Rea, age 82, a Civil war veteran and for over 20 years a resident of Davenport, was found dead this morning in his home near Cook's Point. A neighbor who called at the old soldier's home, made the discovery.
    Coroner J.D. Cantwell was called and after an examination said that death was caused by bronchial asthma combined with the fact that advanced years had weakened Mr. Rea's heart. No autopsy will be held.
    Mr. Rea who has followed the carpentry trade in the score of years he has lived here has no immediate survivors and neighbors had never heard him speak of relatives in this vicinity. It is recalled that Mr. Rea recently remarked he would celebrate his 83rd birthday on March 23 if he lived.
    The body was removed to the Runge mortuary pending funeral arrangements.

Submitted by C.J.L., Dec 2005