Background
Rhea, William Francis was born on April 20, 1859 in Washington Company, Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph W. and Elizabeth Rhea.
Rhea, William Francis was born on April 20, 1859 in Washington Company, Virginia, United States. Son of Joseph W. and Elizabeth Rhea.
Worked on farm and attended Oldfield School until 16 years of age. Attended college about 3 years. Studied law and admitted to bar, 1879.
Judge Washington Company, Virginia, 1880-1885. Member State senate 1885-1888. Judge city court, Bristol, Virginia.
Resigned, 1895, and resumed law practice.
Congressman 9th Virginia district, 1899-1903. Member, State corporation commission.
Member State senate 1885-1888. Member, State corporation commission.
Married Mary Chester Keebler, Bristol, Virginia, November, 1878.