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Josephus T Sears 1847–1931

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Josephus Sears in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 3 Dec 1847 · Indiana
Died 5 Sep 1931 · Harrison, Henry, Indiana, USA
Father James Sears
Mother Sarah Ann Sally Cooper
Spouse Malissa D Breckenridge Sears
Children Ethel Sears, Frank Sears, Harley J Sears, Herbert Sears, Orville Sears, Roy Sears
Records
1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017 Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001 U.S., Social Security Applications and … Indiana, Marriage Index Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005 Newspapers.com - Tri-County Banner - … U.S., Family History Books
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Researchers connected through Josephus Sears 1847–1931

Immediate Family

Biography

In 1847, Josephus T Sears entered the world in Indiana, born to james sears and sarah ann sally cooper. In 1850, Josephus T Sears resided in Center, Rush, Indiana, USA. In 1860, Josephus T Sears resided in Center, Rush, Indiana, USA. Josephus T Sears married malissa d breckenridge sears, and had children including ethel sears, frank sears, harley j sears, herbert sears, orville sears, roy sears. Josephus T Sears passed away in 1931 in Harrison, Henry, Indiana, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Death Records Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017

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

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Marriage Records Indiana, Marriage Index

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    Record Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005

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    Record Newspapers.com - Tri-County Banner - 28 Jul 1911 - 5

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    Record U.S., Family History Books

Life Timeline

1847
Birth of Josephus T Sears in Indiana
Birth
1850
Josephus T Sears resided here in Center, Rush, Indiana, USA
Residence
1860
Josephus T Sears resided here in Center, Rush, Indiana, USA
Residence
1880
Josephus T Sears resided here in Jackson, Hancock, Indiana, USA
Residence
1900
Josephus T Sears resided here in Spiceland, Henry, Indiana, USA
Residence
1910
Josephus T Sears resided here in Spiceland, Henry, Indiana, USA
Residence
1920
Josephus T Sears resided here in Spiceland, Henry, Indiana, USA
Residence
1931
Death of Josephus T Sears in Harrison, Henry, Indiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Josephus Sears

This ancestor line traces from Yarmouth, Barnstable, Massachusetts, United States (1747) to Indiana (1847) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Josephus Sears (1847–1931) was born in Indiana and died in Harrison, Henry, 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
Sarah Ann Sally Cooper
Mother

Josephus Sears's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Josephus T Sears PTP
1847–1931
Indiana
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Grandparents
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Josephus Sears's Descendants

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Josephus T Sears PTP 1847–1931