Rob's Genealogy

This database is an ongoing effort to collect and disseminate information on the Bauer, Cobb, Reyes, and Woodson families and their relations. I’ve made every effort to document and cite the information in the database; however, as any experienced genealogist knows, the reliability of the citations can vary greatly, so consideration should be given to any source of information you choose to use. If you have better source material than I have cited and would like to share it, I would happily include it in the next updated iteration of the database; please send it to the e-mail link at the bottom of this page.

This website is divided into multiple sections that can be accessed using the buttons along the top of this page. The “Surname Index” page lists all the surnames associated with the database; from it a person can navigate to the pages containing facts and, if available, photos of the individual family members associated with the genealogy. The “Notable People” page shows a growing list of the more remarkable people in the database and their achievements; do not despair if your notable ancestor is not listed, as this list focuses primarily on the main family lines I am researching. The “Brickwalls” page provides a list of the genealogical brick walls and dead ends associated with the database; I would greatly appreciate any documentary evidence you might be able to provide to help break down these brick walls and dead ends, and I highly encourage researchers—especially Cobb family researchers—to read this page before researching the site. The “Stories” page provides oral histories passed from generation to generation. The “Cemeteries” tab provides a list of the cemeteries associated with many, but not all, of the people in this database and can be used to see which people are buried near one another. The “Charts” page contains descendant and pedigree charts for selected individuals in the database, and the “Calendar” page provides a calendar view of the genealogical events within a particular month. The “Search” page allows users to enter certain criteria to search the database for specific individuals.

In August 2023, I created a video called “The Ancestral Tapestry of Robert Singleton Woodson” for a Woodson family reunion. It is a compilation of stories relating to the notable ancestors of the participants and was designed to inform them and their children about their proud heritage. Because the video focuses on the ancestors of Robert Singleton Woodson (the 7th great-grandson of Dr. John Woodson and Sarah Winston), it is most relevant to his and his siblings’ descendants. However, other Woodson descendants may also find it interesting. Its relevancy increases for those Woodson descendants more closely related to Robert Singleton Woodson and his parents, Albert Robertson Woodson and Mary S. Singleton, since they will have more ancestors in common. Individuals mentioned in the video include Dr. John Woodson and Sarah Winston, Francis Albert, William Robert Duncan, Lewis Isbell, Seth and Middleton Glaise Singleton, William Cowper Woodson, Robert Steele Barr, John Dabney Strother, Obadiah Woodson, John Morton, William Duncan, Jacob Woodson, Robertson Woodson, Dolley Madison, Zachary Taylor, Jesse and Frank James, Meriwether Lewis, and Robert Singleton Woodson.

I have posted most of the information I have collected to this website. However, in some cases, I might have additional information available, so feel free to send an e-mail to robsgenealogy if you have any questions.

Good luck and happy ancestor hunting!

Rob