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Robert Edwin Wells 1892–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jul 1892

Birth Location: Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1960

Death Location: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: J Wells

Mother: Frances Wells

Spouse(s): Estelle Smith

Children(s): Mary Wells

The story of Robert Edwin Wells began in 1892 in Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA. In 1900, Robert Edwin Wells resided in Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA. In 1910, Robert Edwin Wells resided in Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA. Robert Edwin Wells married Estelle Worthy Smith, and had children including Mary Wells. Robert Edwin Wells passed away in 1960 in Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Edwin Wells began in 1892 in Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Robert Edwin Wells resided in Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Robert Edwin Wells resided in Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA.
  • Robert Edwin Wells married Estelle Worthy Smith, and had children including Mary Wells.
  • Robert Edwin Wells passed away in 1960 in Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

J Wells
1864–1921
Birth Location: Dinwiddie Co., VA.
JW
Frances Wells
1865–1953
Birth Location: Virginia
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Spouses(s)

Estelle Smith
1892–1953
Birth Location: Petersburg
ES

Children(s)

Mary Wells
1927–
Birth Location: Dinwiddie County, Virginia, United States of America
MW

Robert Wells's Ancestors

Self
Robert Wells
1892–1960
Birth Place: Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA
Parents
J E Y Wells
1864–1921
Dinwiddie Co., VA.
Frances (M) Wells
1865–1953
Virginia
Grandparents
C. (C.) Wells
1831–1907
Virginia
Susan (Anna) MORRIS
1844–1914
Virginia
Freeling (Huyson) Wells
1844–1923
Dinwiddie County, Virginia, USA
Martha (Emma) Baldwin
1845–1932
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Peterson Wells
1805–1878
Lucretia YOUNG
1809–1884
John MORRIS
–1855
Judith morris
1811–
Abraham Wells
1796–1862
Sarah Williams
1797–1879
James Baldwin
1825–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Adam Sr
1787–1845
Dorothy
1787–1840
Charles Young
1780–1842
Mary Harwell
1779–1865
Jesse Morris
1742–1807
Jane Jones
1760–1823
Adam Senior
1765–1840
Dorothy
1777–1797
Captain WIlliams
1771–1837
Martha MCMillion
1773–1846

Robert Wells's Descendants

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Robert (Edwin) Wells (9 Jul 1892–1960) m. Estelle (Worthy) Smith (31 Mar 1892–22 Jun 1953)
  1. 1. Mary Wells 1927–
    1. 1. Frank (Edwin) Stone 1951–2013

Robert Wells's Timeline

10 Records

1892
9 Jul 1892
Birth of Robert Edwin Wells in Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA
Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 8
Robert Edwin Wells resided here in Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA
Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Robert Edwin Wells resided here in Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA
Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Robert Edwin Wells resided here in Petersburg, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Petersburg, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Robert Edwin Wells resided here in Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia
Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 48
Robert Edwin Wells resided here in Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA
Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 50
Robert Edwin Wells resided here in Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Petersburg, Virginia, USA
1955
1955
Age 63
Robert Edwin Wells resided here in Petersburg, Virginia, USA
Petersburg, Virginia, USA
1960
11 Oct 1960
Age 68
Death of Robert Edwin Wells in Staunton, Virginia, USA
Staunton, Virginia, USA
1960
1960
Age 68
Burial of Robert Edwin Wells in Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, United States of America
Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1892
    Event Place: Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04316; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 115-9
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Petersburg, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2342207
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Dinwiddie; Roll: 1984710; Draft Board: 2
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1241706
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia; Roll: T624_1627; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1375640
    [7] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1241706

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Sapony, Dinwiddie, Virginia; Roll: T624_1627; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 1375640

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Petersburg, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Petersburg, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2342207

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04316; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 115-9

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04316; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 115-9

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dinwiddie, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Dinwiddie; Roll: 1984710; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1960
    Event Place: Staunton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Willamette Valley, Oregon, Death Records, Willamette Valley Genealogical Society; Salem, Oregon; Death, Burial, and Obituary Collection
    [2] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Willamette Valley, Oregon, Death Records, Willamette Valley Genealogical Society; Salem, Oregon; Death, Burial, and Obituary Collection
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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