YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Robert B Wells 1875–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1875

Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 31 Aug 1926

Death Location: # 11, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

Father: Cooper Wells

Mother: Mary Clark

Spouse(s): Ada Gardner, Rena Oakley

Children(s):

Robert B Wells was born in 1875 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States, the child of Cooper W Wells And Mary F Clark. In 1880, Robert B Wells resided in Walnut Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. Robert B Wells married Ada Gardner, Rena Oakley. Robert B Wells passed away in 1926 in # 11, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.

Find more search results for Robert Wells
RW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Robert B Wells was born in 1875 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States, the child of Cooper W Wells And Mary F Clark.
  • In 1880, Robert B Wells resided in Walnut Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Robert B Wells married Ada Gardner, Rena Oakley.
  • Robert B Wells passed away in 1926 in # 11, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Cooper Wells
1847–1917
Birth Location: North Carolina
CW
Mary Clark
1853–1922
Birth Location: North Carolina
MC

Spouses(s)

Ada Gardner
1876–1918
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
AG
Rena Oakley
1886–
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, NC
RO

Children(s)

Robert Wells's Ancestors

Self
Robert Wells
1875–1926
Birth Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Cooper W Wells
1847–1917
North Carolina
Mary (F) Clark
1853–1922
North Carolina
Grandparents
William (Benjamin) Clark
1820–
edgecombe co North Carolina
Lucinda (Cinda) Armstrong
1826–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Wm Armstrong
1794–1867
Edmy Armstrong
1800–1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Armstrong
1772–1817
Harley Braswell
1768–
John Griffin
1770–1838
Susan Causey
1780–1855

Robert Wells's Timeline

9 Records

1873
October 28 1873
Birth of Robert B Wells in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
1875
1875
Birth of Robert B Wells in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 5
Robert B Wells resided here in Walnut Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Walnut Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 25
Robert B Wells resided here in Walnut Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Walnut Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
Robert B Wells resided here in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 42
Robert B Wells resided here in North Carolina
North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 45
Robert B Wells resided here in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1926
30 Aug 1926
Age 51
Death of Robert B Wells in # 11, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
# 11, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1926
31 Aug 1926
Age 51
Burial of Robert B Wells
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: October 28 1873
    Event Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1110; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375123
    [3] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [4] North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Walnut Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 962; Family History Film: 1254962; Page: 228D; Enumeration District: 069; Image: 0739
    [6] North Carolina, Deaths
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Walnut Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 1194; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1241194
    [8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1297; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 30
    [9] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Roll: 1765640
    [10] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [11] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [12] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1875
    Event Place: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Walnut Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Walnut Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 962; Family History Film: 1254962; Page: 228D; Enumeration District: 069; Image: 0739

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Walnut Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Walnut Creek, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 1194; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1241194

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1110; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375123

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Roll: 1765640

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1297; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 17; Image: 30

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1926
    Event Place: # 11, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004
    [3] North Carolina, Deaths

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1926
    Record Source: North Carolina, Deaths
Find more search results for Robert Wells

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE