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Opal Mae Mellinger 1891–1985

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: A
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Opal Mellinger in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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 25 Jul 1891 · marian, Grant County, Indiana, USA
Died 2 Sep 1985 · New Castle, Henry County, Indiana, United States of America
Father Schuyler Colfax Mellinger
Mother Catherine Forbes
Spouse Orville Sears
Children Carl Sears, Cecil E Sears, Duane Sears, Randall Sears, Wanda Ray, Welmar Court Tim Sears
Records
1920 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944 Newspapers.com - The Star Press …
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Researchers connected through Opal Mellinger 1891–1985

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
Orville Sears

Biography

The story of Opal Mae Mellinger began in 1891 in marian, Grant County, Indiana, USA. In 1920, Opal Mae Mellinger resided in Henry, Henry, Indiana, USA. In 1935, Opal Mae Mellinger resided in Rural, Henry, Indiana. Opal Mae Mellinger married orville sears, and had children including carl sears, cecil e sears, duane sears, randall sears, wanda ray, welmar court tim sears. Opal Mae Mellinger passed away in 1985 in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Birth Records Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944

  4. 4
    Record Newspapers.com - The Star Press - 4 Sep 1985 - Page 8

Life Timeline

1891
Birth of Opal Mae Mellinger in marian, Grant County, Indiana, USA
Birth
1920
Opal Mae Mellinger resided here in Henry, Henry, Indiana, USA
Residence
1935
Opal Mae Mellinger resided here in Rural, Henry, Indiana
Residence
1940
Opal Mae Mellinger resided here in Spiceland, Henry, Indiana, USA
Residence
1985
Death of Opal Mae Mellinger in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Opal Mellinger

This ancestor line traces from Virginia, Virginia, USA (1683) to marian, Grant County, Indiana, USA (1891) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Opal Mellinger (1891–1985) was born in marian, Grant County, Indiana, USA and died in New Castle, Henry County, Indiana, United States of America. 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.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Opal in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Schuyler Colfax Mellinger
Father
Catherine Forbes
Mother

Opal Mellinger's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Opal Mae Mellinger PTP
1891–1985
marian, Grant County, Indiana, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Opal Mellinger's Descendants

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Opal Mae Mellinger PTP 1891–1985