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Charles Edward Wren 1801–1884

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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles Wren in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 May 1801 · Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Died 24 Sep 1884 · Wilton, Boone County, Missouri, United States of America
Father Shadrach Wren
Mother Elizabeth Reynolds
Spouse Nancy Nichols
Children Elizabeth J Wren, James N Wren, James N Wren, Joseph Abner Wren, Lucinda Wren, Phebe Ann Wren, Thomas Wren
Siblings Berryman Wren, David Wren, George Wren, Henry Wren, Hyman Wren, James Wren, Joseph Wren, Martha Wren, Mary Polly Wren, Priscilla Wren

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Biography

Charles Edward Wren was born in 1801 in Rutherford, North Carolina, USA, the child of shadrach wren and elizabeth reynolds. Charles Edward Wren married nancy nichols, and had children including elizabeth j wren, james n wren, james n wren, joseph abner wren, lucinda wren, phebe ann wren, thomas wren. Charles Edward Wren passed away in 1884 in Wilton, Boone County, Missouri, United States of America.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

Life Timeline

1801
Birth of Charles Edward Wren in Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1884
Death of Charles Edward Wren in Cedar City, Boone, Missouri, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles Wren

This ancestor line traces from Bettws, Carmarthenshire, Wales, United Kingdom (1644) to Rutherford, North Carolina, USA (1801) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Charles Wren (1801–1884) was born in Rutherford, North Carolina, USA and died in Wilton, Boone County, Missouri, United States of America. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Charles Wren's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Charles Edward Wren PTP
1801–1884
Rutherford, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Charles Wren's Descendants

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Charles Edward Wren PTP 1801–1884