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Robert Welles 1649–1714 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 June 1649

Birth Location: Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America

Death Date: 22 June 1714

Death Location: Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America

Father: Capt. MASS)

Mother: Elizabeth Bourne

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Welles

Children(s): Capt. Welles

In 1649, Robert Welles entered the world in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America, born to Capt John I Welles 1636 To Cambridge Mass And Elizabeth Bourne. Robert Welles married Elizabeth Welles, and had children including Capt Robert Welles. Robert Welles passed away in 1714 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1649, Robert Welles entered the world in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America, born to Capt John I Welles 1636 To Cambridge Mass And Elizabeth Bourne.
  • Robert Welles married Elizabeth Welles, and had children including Capt Robert Welles.
  • Robert Welles passed away in 1714 in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America.

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Robert Welles's Ancestors

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Robert Welles
1649–1714
Birth Place: Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Parents
Capt. John I Welles (1636 to CAMBRIDGE, MASS)
1622–1659
Warwickshire, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Elizabeth Bourne
1627–1668
Lapley, Staffordshire, England
Grandparents
Thomas (Gideon Welles "Governor of Connecticut Colony" The only man in Connecticut History to hold 4 top) offices.
1594–1660
Stourton, Whichford, Warwickshire, England
Alice (Gunne) Tomes
1592–1647
Whichford, Warwickshire, England
Elisha (John) Bourne
1600–1706
Burmington, Warwickshire, England
Elizabeth Bourne
1627–1668
Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
Sir Wellis
1537–1618
Alice Hunt
1543–1615
John III
1569–1602
Ellen Gunne
1570–1601
Ruth Winslow
1587–1672
John Bourne
1590–1633
Lady Bronson
1610–1668
2nd-Great-Grandparents
ELISABETH Welles
1516–1553
Thomas I
1512–1558
Sir Astley
1514–1548
Lady Strobridge
1520–1546
Richard III
1540–1602
Lady Fullwood
1545–1576
Thomas Bourne
1540–1631
Lady Bourne
1540–1636
Henry Hill
1580–1623
Margaret Holloway
1585–1625

Robert Welles's Descendants

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Robert Welles (22 June 1649–22 June 1714) m. Elizabeth Welles (1658–17 February 1698)
  1. 1. Capt. (Robert) Welles 1684–1738 m. Sarah Wolcott 1686–1738
    1. 1. Sarah Welles 1708–1776 m. Captain (Jonathan) ROBINS 1694–1777
      1. 1. Melatiah Robbins 1720–1790 m. Simeon (Joshua Cook) 1715 1715–1767
        1. 1. Moses (Cooke Cpt) 1740 1740–1820 m. Hannah (Howe) 1745 1745–

Robert Welles's Timeline

2 Records

1649
22 June 1649
Birth of Robert Welles in Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
1714
22 June 1714
Age 65
Death of Robert Welles in Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 June 1649
    Event Place: Stratford, Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Goodrich family memorial

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 June 1714
    Event Place: Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Goodrich family memorial

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wethersfield, Hartford County, Connecticut, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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