Wren - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Henry Crook Wren

teer9690 — 2009-10-20 23:15:39Z

My husband is a descendant of Henry Crook Wren thru his son, James Franklin. I recently received some pictures of James Franklin's siblings and his children. Some pictures are identified and some aren't. Anyone familiar with photos of this family and can help identify these pictures please contact me.

Thanks
Twylla

Thomas and James Wren who are they?

doslin — 2009-10-05 09:42:57Z

In trying to sort out the Wren’s of Fairfax, Col. James and Co. Thomas are giving me problems.

From the records in Fairfax and Loundon Counties we find the following people:

Col Thomas Wren b.1703 d.1768 mar. Jean or Jane ????? Lancaster County

Ch. Nicholas b.1831 d.1809 mar. Elizabeth Jenkins

William Carter b.1735 d.1817 mar Mary Tomlinson

John b. 1737 d.1815 mar.Elizabeth

Traverse(Travis) b.1739

Isaac b.1741 d. 1773

Winfred b.1730 d.? mar. John Ethel(Athill)

Ann(Betty) b.1739 d.after 1768 mar. John Talbert

Mary b.? d. after 1768

Col. James Wren b.1728 d. 1815 mar. Catherine Brent

Ch. Catherine b. 1760 d. 1835 Simon Adams

Elizabeth b. 1746 d. 1800

Hannah b.1759 d. 1823

John b.?? d.1815

James Nicholas b.1758 d.1820 mar. Elizabeth Gunnell

John S. b.1766 d. 1821 mar. Sarah s, Hite

Sarah b.1768 d. 1832 mar. Nathaniel Talbott

Mary b. 1814 d. 1814

Now in adjacent Loudon County we find in deed records

James Wren witness deed in 1773. This would make hin only 15yre. old. Too young to wit. A deed

Thomas of Fairfax leased 200 ac. 1774. Col. Thomas died in 1768, with no son Thomas.

Isaac witness deed in Loudon in 1776, but we think he died in 1773.

A Thomas and Susanna Wren of Loudon leased 188 ac. In 1778. WHO ARE THEY

John and Hannah purchased 61 ac. in Loudon in 1790 WHO ARE THEY

John and Thomas are listed as merchants in 1794 WHO ARE THEY

Re: Sarah Wren 1775 Bengeo, Hertsford, England

murraysusan1 — 2009-10-01 04:40:50Z

I wonder if your Thomas Wright is related to the Wrights I am researching. I am stuck at present with Joshua wright marrying Mary Byham at Holy Trinity Church Bengeo 25 Oct 1802.Their first born child born 1803 (in Bengeo), Joshua, is the branch I am following.
Do you have any further information about your Thomas Wright?

Murraysusan1

Re: James Wren Family-1700''s-Va, SC

bbwrenj — 2009-09-10 00:13:44Z

My name is James David Wren, Im currently 18 and was actually researching the Wren Family Crest, My father was James Richard Wren. I was born in Columbia, South carolina. My fathers fathers fathers father was James Phillip wren.

Not sure if this is completely accurate but i would like some information regarding this.

Re: Jack or Jock Wren

SINHIELO — 2009-08-19 09:49:32Z

AnnEllen,

I sent the photo to your frito6060@netzer.net address. If anyone else would like to see this photo please contact me at SINHIELO@hot.rr.com. I am still seeking information the parents and grandparents of Thomas Wesley Wren 93 Apr 1854 Alabama---07 Apr 1932 Franklin County, Alabama.

Re: Jack or Jock Wren

frito7060 — 2009-08-16 05:00:43Z

My great grandfather Thomas Rather Wren's nickname was Jack. I'm told he was shot down in a card game. If you still have the picture I would love to see it. thanks
frito7060@netzero.net

Re: Shadrack Wren and Elizabeth

bebenjohn — 2009-08-04 11:10:41Z

Hello Dan,

Not that this means anything regarding Your Shadrack Wren, I am a descendant of Shadrack Hargis; also of Person. The given name is not restricted to any one particular family. My Shadrack's father was Abraham. Abraham was born in Charles County, Maryland on 7 January 1707, and married there in 1739. The family moved to Prince George County, Maryland, and then he and his family immigrated to Fairfax County, Virginia where they lived on a 161 acres farm near South Branch of Pohic Run. Abraham had purchased the farm on 17 December 1764 and was to pay 60 pounds for it. When he failed to do so, a decree was issued on 16 October 1770, and the land was seized and sold.

The family then moved to Tryon County, North Carolina where Abraham purchsed land from the CROWN on 24 December 1771. "200 acres in Tryon on the N. side of Broad river - including an Island opposite thereto, joining the mouth and side of Dolittle Creek, the side of the sd. river, and Capshaws Line."

About 1775 the family moved again to Caswell County, North Carolina in the part that later became Person County.

I had to mention the above because of the proximity of Tryon to Rutherford.

John Fox
Winston Salem, NC

Shadrack Wren and Elizabeth

danielwren18 — 2009-08-04 09:20:22Z

Warren Co. Kentucky ( I had forgotten there is a NC county of that name). Thanks for the advice on "Patsy" and "Polly". From what records I have seen, it is difficult to tell which belonged to Shadrach and Elizabeth but I believe it was Mary, a/k/a Polly.

I have not looked in Guilford, Person, or Caswell counties because Shadrach and Elizabeth and Sarah Wren are in the 1790 census of Rutherford Co. Also, in Rutherford County, I have seen court records ordering Sarah's children to be cared for by others and attributing this to the death of James Wren, leaving Sarah Wren a widow---the children of James and Sarah in the court records are Frances, Joseph, and Mary. James and Sarah appear to have traveled to Rutherford County from Northampton Co NC because of lands bought in 1754 and sold in 1775 before James is on the Rutherford Co. NC tax roll in 1777. James Wren appears to have died between 1780 and 1783 when the widow Sarah goes to court.

I will see if there is any connection to Person,Guilford, or Caswell counties.

Many thanks, Dan dwren@ou.edu

Shadrack Wren and Elizabeth

bebenjohn — 2009-08-04 09:19:35Z

I am researching Wrens/Rens/Renns/Wrenns from Person County, NC who have ties to some of the Wrens of Guilford County, NC

The Wrens of Person include James Wren who married Mary Hamlin ca 1800; James and his wife seemed to have been born in VA, but cannot find the exact location. James had a brother, William who began in what was Caswell County, but Person was set of from Caswell shortly thereafter. William had lots of descendants in Guilford.

John Fox
Winston Salem, NC

Shadrack Wren and Elizabeth

bebenjohn — 2009-08-04 09:19:03Z

What Warren County? NC??

Shadrack Wren and Elizabeth

bebenjohn — 2009-08-04 09:18:40Z

The nickname for Martha is usually Patsy; the nickname for Mary is usually Polly.

Shadrack Wren and Elizabeth

danielwren18 — 2009-08-04 09:18:12Z

If this does not work, I will try your other e-address. What source do you have for James and Sarah and their children? I agree they were probably Shadrach's parents but having difficulty providing a citation.

Dan Wren dwren@ou.edu

Shadrack Wren and Elizabeth

danielwren18 — 2009-08-04 09:17:46Z

I am not certain this daughter was named Mary. Could it have been Martha? "Polly" was a nickname and I have never been sure which daughter it meant. I think I have all of Shadrach and Elizabeth's children except one unidentified female born in 1800. Please reply and we will see what we can find.
Dan Wren dwren@ou.edu

Shadrack Wren and Elizabeth

danielwren18 — 2009-08-04 09:17:17Z

I am a native of Boone County and have no knowledge of this person. My ancestors began with Shadrach Wren and I am seeking his, Shadrach's ancestors.
Dan Wren dwren@ou.edu

Shadrack Wren and Elizabeth

danielwren18 — 2009-08-04 09:16:49Z

Charles Wren is a relative of my ancestor Berryman Wren, sons of Shadrach Wren. I have not seen the name Mahala so I do not know if she is a native American or not. Charles did not have Indian blood. Do you know anything about the ancestors of Shadrach Wren?
thanks, Dan Wren dwren@ou.edu

** Shadrack Wren and Elizabeth

danielwren18 — 2009-08-04 09:16:17Z

My Wrens were in Northampton and Rutherford Counties of North Carolina. I am looking for the ancestors of Shadrach Wren.

Dan Wren dwren@ou.edu

Shadrach Wren Elizabeth

2009-08-04 09:14:08Z

Hi Arlene,
Glad to hear from you. I can use most any information you are willing to share. I have the names but no dates. I feel successful if I can get the name, birth date, birth location; death date, death location; Cemetery location; wedding date and location, and name of spouse or spouses.
I have an Anderson Crump married to Elisabeth J. Wren with the following children: Sallie Ann, Thomas Edward, Martha Elvira, Eliza Minnie Joseph Ross (Jack).
I have a Charles Edward Wren married to Nancy Nichols with the following children: James N., Phoebe Ann, Elisabeth J., Joseph Abner, Thomas P. and Lucinda F.
I have Shadrach Wren married to Elizabeth Runnels-Reynolds with the following children: James, Joseph, Berryman, George, Charles Edward, David, Polly and Hyman.
And last, I have James Wren married to a Sarah with the following children: Eliza, Shadrach, Mary, Frances, Joseph.
I would be grateful for anything you can tell me about any of these people.
I think we are distant cousins because I descend from Charles Edward and I believe you said that you descend from Polly. I show her as a sister of Charles Edward.
Anxious for a reply. I can be reached at Godsent125@AOL.com.

Thanks,
Loretta

Shadrach Wren Elizabeth

2009-08-04 09:12:56Z

Hi Arlene,
Glad to hear from you. I can use most any information you are willing to supply. I have the names but no dates. I feel successful if I can get the name, birth date, birth location; death date,death location; Cemetery location; wedding date and location.

Shadrach Wren Elizabeth Runnels

2009-08-04 09:12:18Z

Hi Arlene,

Shadrack Wren and Elizabeth

2009-08-04 09:11:36Z

Please contact me about the Wren's. I have alot of information and would like to know what you are interested in?

Thanks

Wren Family in Boone County MO.

2009-08-04 09:10:49Z

Hi Nancy Blue,
Sorry but I don't think we make a connection. I have never seen Mahala come up in my searching. But I do have a Mary Susan Carr. Let me know if that hits on you.

Happy Hunting
Loretta

Wrens in Boone County, Mo

2009-08-04 09:10:13Z

I am looking relations to Mahala Wren of Boone Co, Missouri. She married Harvey Shern around 1835 or 1840. They had a boy Obi Carr Shern who married Josie Sims in 1880 or so, Does any of this match what you have?

Shadrack Elizabeth Wren

2009-08-04 09:09:12Z

I would like to connect with someone having information on Shadrack Wren born 1750 in Rutherford, NC. and died in Boone County, MO. He married Elizabeth Reynolds in 1789/90 in NC. She was born 1768 in SC. Their known children were: James; Joseph; Berryman; George; Charles Edward; David; Polly; Hyman; Priscilla; and Martha.

Hope someone knows these people. Contact me at Godsent125@AOL.com

Thanks,
Loretta

Re: Bates WREN Sr. m. Nancy BARLOW

maryrichson — 2009-07-16 02:57:30Z

Josiah Wilson WREN[N], who is likely a descendant of immigrant Francis WREN, had a daughter Sarah who married John BARLOW in 1795 -- perhaps in Isle of Wight Co., VA. Seeing a WREN (Bates) and a BARLOW (Nancy) show up close to Isle of Wight Co. in what is now Greensville Co. suggests that Bates descends from Francis. I have yet to see a descendant of immigrant Nicholas WREN in this part of Virginia.

Mary Richardson
mrichson@ix.netcom.com

Re: Elizabeth WREN m. Ellis GRAVATT

maryrichson — 2009-07-15 23:54:01Z

Based on her location, I'm confident that your Elizabeth WREN GRAVATT descends from immigrant Nicholas WREN of Lancaster Co., VA.

Charles FAGG and Judith GRAVATT had a daughter Catherine "Caty" who married Wm WREN in 1807 Spotsylvania Co., VA. William was b. ~1782, so Elizabeth WREN GRAVATT was at least a generation ahead of him. There was a Betty WREN, b. ~1735 to John and Hannah WREN in King George Co., VA. I know nothing further about her, but she could be your Elizabeth.

Betty's brother William m. Mary STROTHER in 1747 King George Co., VA. We've only found three sons and a possible daughter for them. There could be other children -- perhaps your Elizabeth? (Wm WREN and Mary STROTHER's grandson was the Wm WREN who married Caty FAGG.)

Mary Richardson
mrichson@ix.netcom.com

Re: Jefferson GA Wren Family - John 1786

jwharrisjr1 — 2009-07-10 13:57:46Z

I have not found a connection between my branch of the Wren family and the branch for which Wrens, Georgia was named. Of course, that doesn’t mean that there wasn’t one.

In the early 1800s, one of my Wren ancestors did live in Georgia in a county close to Jefferson County where Wrens is located. My 3g-grandfather was Bates Wrenn (Sr.), born 1760 in Brunswick County, Virginia (in the part that was later made into Greensville County, Virginia). He served during the Revolutionary War from Virginia and stated in his pension application that after he was discharged in 1781, he continued to reside in Virginia for about 12 years, then resided in Halifax County, North Carolina for about 8 years, then resided in Columbia County, Georgia for about 8 years, and finally moved to Edgefield District, South Carolina where he lived until his death in 1843.

Bates’ parents were James Wrenn & Elizabeth (?).
Bates’ siblings were Henry, James, Jones, Martha, Elizabeth, and Mary.
Bates married Nancy Barlow (1787 VA) and they had Nancy (b. c. 1790 VA).
Bates then married Clarissa Jones (1792 VA) and they had William, Bates Jr, Allen, Mack, Sarah, Silvesta, Andrew Jackson, and Elizabeth (all between 1796 VA and 1816 SC). Elizabeth married Joshua Harris (c. 1828 SC), and they were my great-great grandparents.

If any of these seem to make a connection, please let me know and I’ll furnish any additional information that I may have concerning them.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Wren

J. Wren Harris, Jr.
Columbus, GA

Re: James Wren Family-1700''s-Va, SC

jwharrisjr1 — 2009-06-13 15:12:31Z

The following is my branch of this family. I want to add it to this thread.

My gggg-grandparents were James Wren and Elizabeth (?) Wren.

My ggg-grandparents were Bates Wren, Sr. and Clarissa (Jones) Wren.

My gg-grandparents were Joshua Harris (c1788 SC – after 1870 SC) and Elizabeth (Wren) Harris (c1807 SC – c1879 SC). Joshua’s children by a previous marriage were Aramenta, Amanda F., and Mary. Joshua and Elizabeth’s children were Sarah Zeline, John B., Martha Sylvesta, Jennie C., Frances V., an unknown child, and Joshua Wren Harris.

My g-grandparents were Joshua Wren Harris (1848 SC – 1910 GA) and Martha Frances (Schenk) Harris (1850 SC – 1912 GA). Their children were Yancey Agnew, John S., Calbraith Butler, Frances Elizabeth, and Willie A.

My grandparents were Calbraith Butler Harris and Evie (Sumner) Harris.

My father was Joshua Wren Harris, Sr. and my mother is still living.

My name is Joshua Wren Harris, Jr. Besides my direct line, many of my cousins have Wren as their first or middle names – both males and females.

And that is my branch of the family, and I’m always ready to share any information that I might have.

Is there still a Wren family reunion? If so, when is it held and where, and who is a contact?

Wren

J. Wren Harris, Jr.
Columbus, GA

Re: Joseph Wren & Elizabeth Anderson of SC

kaneharris1 — 2009-07-28 18:24:30Z

If anyone would like a copy, I took a picture today of the tombstone of Jeremiah Alonzo Wren, b. Nov 1832, York Co, South Carolina; d. Aft. 1913, Tishomingo Co, Mississippi

and his wife's tombstone:

MARTHA R. FARRIS; b. Nov 21, 1831, Chester Co, South Carolina; d. Oct 06, 1903. I found their names in the previous post, and thought someone would really enjoy seeing the tombstones. They are buried at Bethany Presbyterian Cemetery in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. Most of the people here were related, and I thought it odd to see Mr. Wren from South Carolina there, so I took the pictures.

WREN Floyd Jr 1929-1982

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-23 18:00:09Z

WREN Floyd Jr 1929-1982

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WREN Gertrude 1881-1985

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-21 15:28:42Z

WREN Gertrude 1881-1985

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Re: James Wren Family-1700''s-Va, SC

lindadeavours — 2009-07-15 16:17:05Z

Hi!
My father's Father is Joseph Hinton Wren m. Mary "Kate" White. His Father Is Henry Wren m. Mary Ann Elizabeth White & Elvira Meeker. His father is William Wren. William's father is Bates Wren Sr.

I have more to add.

Re: Jefferson GA Wren Family - John 1786

lindadeavours — 2009-07-15 16:12:25Z

I'm behind in my communications. Please excuse me.Our family originates through Bates Wren Sr.

My father is Vennis Wren Sr,son of Floyd Marshall Wren and Ruby Jordan.(both d.)Their children:

Vennis(Dee) Wren married Carmen Sanchez.
Verbal (Jane) Wren (d)
Weldon Wren (OKC,OK)
Nadine Wren Davis (OKC,OK)
Othal Joe Wren(d)
Cullen Ray Wren (d)

Re: James Wren Family-1700''s-Va, SC

lindadeavours — 2009-07-15 16:04:22Z

I'm sorry that I'm so-o-o-o late in returning your message. I don't have a computer plus I substitute.

My father is Vennis Wren Sr who married Carmen Sanchez.
Vennis WrenJr
Linda Wren Deavours
Cathy Marie Wren Pinkard
Deborah Ann Wren McHam
Vicky Lynn Wren Davis
Terry Wayne Wren

His father is Floyd Marshall Wren who married Ruby Jordan.(Both d.)
Vennis Wren Sr
Verbal (Jane) Wren (d)
Weldon Wren
Nadine Wren Davis (d)
Joe Wren (d)
Cullen Ray Wren (d)

His father is Joseph Hinton Wren who married Mary Katherine "Kate" White.

His father is Henry Wren who married Mary Ann Elizabeth White and Elvirra Meeker.

WREN, Richard Benjamin - b 16 Feb 1863 Auck. Aust/NZ

belynb43 — 2009-06-23 09:21:16Z

Hi,
Thanks for the reply. I was born in Devonport, Auckland and now live in Warkworth north of Auckland.

Regards, Lynette

WREN, Richard Benjamin - b 16 Feb 1863 Auck. Aust/NZ

belynb43 — 2009-06-23 09:19:51Z

Hi Dennis,
My line goes down from:-
my 3rd g grandparents -- William Wren bc1795 England?
marr: Dinah (surname unknown)

Their child:- Thomas Wren b1822 Middlesex, Eng.
d1891 New Zealand
married: Johanah Power bc1820 Ireland
d1894 NZ

to my grandparents: Richard Benjamin Wren 1863-1946 NZ
mar: Adele Maud Bridges 1865 nz 0 1892 Aus.

Johannah Power married twice and her grandchildren, Hilda Mary Wren & Ebenezer E Briggs (my grandparents) were half cousins.

So far I have been unable to trace the Wren line any earlier then William Wren bc1795 somewhere in England? Also the name etc of his wife Dinah ?

Any help would be much appreciated.
Regards, Lynette

WREN, Richard Benjamin - b 16 Feb 1863 Auck. Aust/NZ

belynb43 — 2009-06-23 09:16:38Z

When & where did Richard die. Aust/NZ?
Married Adele Maud BRIDGES 1885 Thames NZ.
Residence Auck. 1936-1939. Wife died 1939 & may have gone to Australia & died there. Occupation / miner.
Father: Thomas WREN bc1822 Middlesex, England
d ?? New Zealand
Mother Johanah POWER bc1816 Nth Ireland
d 1894 NZ

Re: WREN, Richard Benjamin - b 16 Feb 1863 Auck. NZ./ d ??

belynb43 — 2009-06-14 11:12:04Z

Hi,
Siblings are:-
Richard Benjamin 16/2/1863 - 17/10/1946 Auckland
Thomas 28/05/1855 - 8 May 1908 Auckland
Mary 28/11/1853 - died before 1891

Regards, Lynette

Re: Shadrack Elizabeth

danielwren18 — 2009-07-30 09:48:36Z

Shadrach Wren was not, to the best of my research knowledge, born in Liverpool. His ancestors may have been James and Sarah Wren who came to Rutherford Co. NC from Northampton Co. NC. I am finding Shadrach difficult to find in a will or earlier than 1790 records. Any ideas?
Dan Wren dwren@ou.edu

WREN Verna Fay 1970-1970

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-24 18:38:36Z

WREN Verna Fay 1970-1970

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Michael WREN - Ireland>Indiana

kgjudy1 — 2009-06-07 02:48:19Z

Looking for a Michael WREN, imigrated from Ireland in 1850 through New York. Lived in Marion, Boone, Indiana where 7 children were born: Thomas, John, Nellie (Elnoria) Catherine (Katherine) Edward, Margaret, James.

Michael b in Ireland 1833-1834-1837? We don't know where.

Married Catherine Graney in Indiana ??
Thank you.

Judy WREN Kuiper
judykuiper@hotmail.com
or 13212 Shady Slope
Mead, WA 99021

Re: WREN, Richard Benjamin - b 16 Feb 1863 Auck. NZ./ d ??

fuzzbuilder — 2009-06-22 02:46:44Z

Thanks for that info,which line are you looking at,is there any way i could help you.
Dennise McLeod

WREN, Richard Benjamin - b 16 Feb 1863 Auck. Aust/NZ

fuzzbuilder — 2009-06-23 09:17:57Z

Your Richard Wren seems to be the brother of my ggrandfather Thomas b 1855 m to Elizabeth Ann Parker.Were there any other siblings please?
Thanks Dennise

WREN, Richard Benjamin - b 16 Feb 1863 Auck. Aust/NZ

fuzzbuilder — 2009-06-23 09:20:38Z

All I have on William Wren b 1795 m Dinah 1820.Anthing I have is anecdotal.Williams brothers and sisters may be Benjamin,Mary Curtis,Cloard Dewey,Henry,Ellen Harrington.
They poss lived in Brashfield near Romney,County of Hampshire.
William and Dinahs chn poss were Charles b 1818,went abroad 1835 as a soldier;William Wren Junior;Mary;Thomas b 1822 d 1823: and our Thomas.
Hope this helps.Where are you from?
Dennise

Re: Jefferson GA Wren Family - John 1786

vincehoward — 2009-06-14 18:00:06Z

Hello Wren,
Is your family connected to the Wren family in Jefferson County GA for which Wrens, GA is named?

My wife, Wren, descends from the VA line of Nicholas Wren of Lancaster Co., VA...thru William Carter Wren (b.1782) of Fluvanna Co., VA...to Charles Carter Wren (b.1811) of Bedford Co., VA.

When we moved to Georgia I became interested in the Wrens of Jefferson Co., GA but have not linked them with documentation to any VA Wrens. Can you help?

Below is what I have from a Presbyterian graveyard in Wrens, GA and other sources.
Best wishes,
Vince Howard

Gravestone Found at Wrens, GA
A. R. Presbyterian Church

"John
son of
Francis & Elizabeth Wren
Born Dec 18, 1798
Died Oct 24, 1869

There shall be no night there"

(Stone observed by R. Vince Howard on 7 March 2005)

http://www.genealogy.com/cgi-bin/ifa_image.cgi?IN=001230&...

Index to the 1820 Census of Georgia, Surnames, W-X, Page 165

Wren, Francis Jefferson County
Wren, John Jefferson County
Wren, William Jefferson County

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Francis Wren found in:

US - Census Index (1820)
Township: Not Stated
County: Jefferson
State: Georgia
Page: 42
Roll: 10
Image Number: 32.00
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Subject: Re: [WREN] Wrens of Jefferson County Ga
Date: 2/20/2006 11:21:16 A.M. Eastern Standard Time
From: bwren@erols.com
Reply To:
To: Rvince@aol.com

This was sent to me by the Chamber of Commerce Wrens, GA a number of years
ago.

92 years ago in 1883 the Augusta Southern Railroad was built from
Augusta to Tennille, Georgia. A station in the part of Jefferson County
was given the name of Wrens. In a published book by the late Dr. W. L.
Kilpatrick covering the period of 100 years from 1794 to 1894. He stated
"The town was named for John Wren, a worthy and venerable man, a member of
Ways Baptist Church" who was born Dec. 18, 1798 died Oct. 24 1869 and is
buried in the Wren family cemetery at Wrens ARP Presbyterian Church. John
Wren owned the land that comprises the town of Wrens and surrounding area,
having obtained this part of it from the Indians for two horses. This fact
is verified by Robert Ripley's book "Believe It or NOt".

With the coming of the railroad people moved nearer the station, and in
1884 the first public building was erected, a school was built on the lot
where the Baptixt Church Annex now stands. At that time, the late W. J.
Wren, a nephew of John Wren built a home and a general merchandise store,
and promoted the development of the town by giving building lots to school,
churches and worthy citizens.

In March 1901, the town received its charter.

A William Wren was living in Jefferson Co. and left 2 orphans, James and
Mary, guardian Nathaniel Holton, Daniel Kennedy sur., 9/2/1833.

Betty Wren

WREN Mildred Fae 1919-2003

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-21 01:12:28Z

WREN Mildred Fae 1919-2003

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WREN Cornelius Verle 1920-1975

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-21 01:12:01Z

WREN Cornelius Verle 1920-1975

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WREN Louise and Allen

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-23 16:54:59Z

WREN Louise and Allen

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WREN Jerald Denis 1939-1988

t42RoseHill — 2009-07-22 14:47:15Z

WREN Jerald Denis 1939-1988

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Re: Joseph Wren & Elizabeth Anderson of SC

TreeWren49 — 2009-07-29 09:55:27Z

Included in the Joseph Wren probate records are documents pertaining to the settlement of the estate of Mark Allen. He was Elizabeth Anderson's first husband. The records document the children of Mark and Elizabeth. The probate records of John Allen, Mark's father, also contain documentation of the relationships.

The will of Ann Anderson documents Elizabeth's marriage to a Wren and children Francis and Jeremiah Wren.

Joseph was the guardian of these children at the time of his death. Joseph Wren was Elizabeth Anderson Allen's second husband.

Descendants of Elizabeth B. Anderson

ELIZABETH B. ANDERSON was born Abt. 1794 in Lancaster Co, South Carolina, and died Mar 19, 1879 in York Co, South Carolina. She married (1) MARK E. ALLEN Abt. 1816 in most likely South Carolina, son of JOHN ALLEN and MIDDLETON MYRICK. He was born Bet. 1775 - 1794, and died Bet. Mar 03 - Oct 20, 1821 in most likely Chester Co, South Carolina. She married (2) JOSEPH WREN Bet. 1827 - 1830 in most likely York Co, South Carolina. He was born Bet. 1781 - 1790, and died Bef. Feb 20, 1837 in York Co, South Carolina.

Children of ELIZABETH ANDERSON and MARK ALLEN are:
i. MARY ANN ALLEN, b. Aug 31, 1817, Kershaw Co, South Carolina; d. Aug 17, 1889, York Co, South Carolina; m. SAMUEL WYLIE, Aft. 1841; b. Feb 23, 1817, Chester Co, South Carolina; d. May 27, 1890, York Co, South Carolina.
ii. ISSAC A. ALLEN, b. May 15, 1819, York Co, South Carolina; d. Sep 20, 1895, York Co, South Carolina; m. ARTHEMESIA ?; b. Jan 18, 1809, Chester Co, South Carolina; d. Dec 22, 1884, York Co, South Carolina.
iii. MIDDLETON M. ALLEN, b. Bef. Oct 20, 1821.

Children of ELIZABETH ANDERSON and JOSEPH WREN are:
iv. FRANCIS T. WREN, b. Abt. 1830, most likely York Co, South Carolina; d. Mar 10, 1862, Indianapolis, Marion Co, Indiana.
v. JEREMIAH ALONZO WREN, b. Nov 1832, York Co, South Carolina; d. Aft. 1913, Tishomingo Co, Mississippi; m. MARTHA R. FARRIS; b. Nov 21, 1831, Chester Co, South Carolina; d. Oct 06, 1903, most likely Tishomingo Co, Mississippi.

Re: Joseph Wren & Elizabeth Anderson of SC

TreeWren49 — 2009-07-29 09:53:21Z

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