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Charles Wesley Embrey 1870–1946

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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A Reliability
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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles Embrey in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Jul 1870 · Winchester F, Tennessee
Died 22 Mar 1946 · Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Father Nerrell D Embrey
Mother Virginia Elizabeth Modena
Siblings Alex Embury, Tommie Embrey, Wiley Embrey
Records
1880 United States Federal Census U.S., Social Security Applications and … Tennessee, U.S., Death Records
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Researchers connected through Charles Embrey 1870–1946

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Charles Wesley Embrey began in 1870 in Winchester F, Tennessee. In 1880, Charles Wesley Embrey resided in Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA. Charles Wesley Embrey passed away in 1946 in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

  3. 3
    Death Records Tennessee, U.S., Death Records

Life Timeline

1870
Birth of Charles Wesley Embrey in Winchester F, Tennessee
Birth
1880
Charles Wesley Embrey resided here in Decherd, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1946
Death of Charles Wesley Embrey in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Embrey

This ancestor line traces from Gombitelli, Lucca, Toscana, Italy (1664) to Winchester F, Tennessee (1870) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Charles Embrey (1870–1946) was born in Winchester F, Tennessee and died in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Nerrell D Embrey
Father
Virginia Elizabeth Modena
Mother

Charles Embrey's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Charles Wesley Embrey PTP
1870–1946
Winchester F, Tennessee
Parents
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Grandparents
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Charles Embrey's Descendants

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Charles Wesley Embrey PTP 1870–1946