In 1841 he was living with his parents in Inton Fields, Bournheath, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
870.
In 1849 he was living in Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
818.
In 1851 he was living in Stourbridge Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
2228.
In 1861 he was living in Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
2692.
In 1871 he was living in Stourbridge Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
6354.
In 1881 he was living in 7 Dog Lane, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. His son Thomas Rea was living next door and his grandson William Rea age 5 was living with him
6355.
In 1891 he was living in Stourbridge Road, Catshill, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. His grandchildren William Rea age 15, Nellie Rea age 5 and Virtue Ince age 9 were living with him
6356.
St John Bromsgrove : 7 Apr 1849 : John Rea(x), of full age, bachelor, nailer, Catshill, father
Isaac, nailer / Esther Broomfield(x), of full age, spinster, nailer, Catshill, father Thomas, nailer.
Banns. Witness – William Rea(x), Charlotte Hodgkiss(x), William Rose
818.