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Wade Merritt Rees 1859–1958

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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 Wade Rees in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 18 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

Born 26 Dec 1859 · Webster County, Georgia, USA
Died 23 Feb 1958 · Randolph County, Georgia, USA
Father Albert Singleton Rees
Mother Elizabeth Cassandra Littleton
Siblings Ida Cassandra Rees, James Osgood Rees

Researchers connected through Wade Rees 1859–1958

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1859, Wade Merritt Rees entered the world in Webster County, Georgia, USA, born to albert singleton rees and elizabeth cassandra littleton. Wade Merritt Rees passed away in 1958 in Randolph County, Georgia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1859
Birth of Wade Merritt Rees in Webster County, Georgia, USA
Birth
1958
Death of Wade Merritt Rees in Randolph County, Georgia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Wade Rees

This ancestor line traces from Pabenham, Cambridgeshire, England (1335) to Webster County, Georgia, USA (1859) across 18 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Wade Rees (1859–1958) was born in Webster County, Georgia, USA and died in Randolph County, Georgia, 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 Wade 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 18 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.

Wade Rees's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Wade Merritt Rees PTP
1859–1958
Webster County, Georgia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Wade Rees's Descendants

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Wade Merritt Rees PTP 1859–1958