Who was Robert Reynolds?

Robert Reynolds (1939–1996) was born in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA and died in Bolingbrook, Will, Illinois, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert L. Reynolds 1939–1996

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Jan 1939 · Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA

Died 10 Oct 1996 · Bolingbrook, Will, Illinois, USA

Father Harrison Forrest Reynolds

Mother Venell None Blackwell

Siblings Gwendolyn Haggins, Norman E Reynolds, Raymond Reynolds

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Researchers connected through Robert Reynolds 1939–1996

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Immediate Family

Parents

Harrison Forrest Reynolds

Venell None Blackwell

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1939, Robert L. Reynolds entered the world in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA, born to harrison forrest reynolds and venell none blackwell. Robert L. Reynolds passed away in 1996 in Bolingbrook, Will, Illinois, USA.

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Birth of Robert L. Reynolds in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA

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1996

Death of Robert L. Reynolds in Bolingbrook, Will, Illinois, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Reynolds

This ancestor line traces from Scotts Hall, Brabourne, East Ashford, Kent, England (1465) to Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA (1939) across 17 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Reynolds (1939–1996) was born in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA and died in Bolingbrook, Will, Illinois, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 17 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.
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