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James Sears 1812–1897

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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Sears in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 20 Oct 1812 · Ontario Canada
Died 10 Oct 1897 · Knightstown, Rush, Indiana, USA
Father James Sears
Mother Eleanor Wilson
Spouse Sarah Ann Sally Cooper
Children Josephus T Sears
Records
1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001 U.S., Quaker Meeting Records Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index Henry County, past and present … Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005 U.S., Family History Books
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Immediate Family

Biography

James Sears was born in 1812 in Ontario Canada, the child of james sears and eleanor wilson. In 1860, James Sears resided in Center, 0, Rush, Indiana, USA. In 1868, James Sears resided in Henry, Indiana. James Sears married sarah ann sally cooper, and had children including josephus t sears. James Sears passed away in 1897 in Knightstown, Rush, Indiana, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Marriage Records Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

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    Record U.S., Quaker Meeting Records

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    Marriage Records Indiana, U.S., Marriage Index

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    Record Henry County, past and present : a brief history of the county from 1821 to 1871

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    Record Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005

  9. 9
    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1812
Birth of James Sears in Ontario Canada
Birth
1860
James Sears resided here in Center, 0, Rush, Indiana, USA
Residence
1868
James Sears resided here in Henry, Indiana
Residence
1870
James Sears resided here in Center, Carthage, Rush, Indiana, USA
Residence
1880
James Sears resided here in Center, Rush, Indiana, USA
Residence
1897
Death of James Sears in Knightstown, Rush, Indiana, USA
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Frequently Asked Questions

James Sears (1812–1897) was born in Ontario Canada and died in Knightstown, Rush, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records

James Sears
Father
Eleanor Wilson
Mother

James Sears's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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James Sears PTP
1812–1897
Ontario Canada
Parents
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Grandparents
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James Sears's Descendants

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James Sears PTP 1812–1897