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Orville Sears 1886–1949

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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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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Orville Sears in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 17 Jun 1886 · Indiana, USA
Died 9 Jun 1949 · New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA
Father Josephus T Sears
Mother Malissa D Breckenridge Sears
Spouse Opal Mae Mellinger
Children Carl Sears, Cecil E Sears, Duane Sears, Randall Sears, Wanda Ray, Waunetta J Sears, Welmar Court Tim Sears
Siblings Ethel Sears, Frank Sears, Harley J Sears, Herbert Sears, Roy Sears
Records
1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census Family Data Collection - Individual … Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944 Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017 Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001 U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 U.S., World War I Draft … U.S., World War II Draft … Indiana, Marriage Index AncestryDNA Matches from Franny Meritt Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005 Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920 Newspapers.com - Tri-County Banner - …
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Researchers connected through Orville Sears 1886–1949

Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Orville Sears began in 1886 in Indiana, USA. In 1900, Orville Sears resided in Spiceland, Henry, Indiana, USA. Orville Sears married opal mae mellinger, and had children including carl sears, cecil e sears, duane sears, randall sears, wanda ray, waunetta j sears, welmar court tim sears. Orville Sears passed away in 1949 in New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA.

Sources

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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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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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

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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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    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

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    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

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    Military U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

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    Marriage Records Indiana, Marriage Index

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    Record AncestryDNA Matches from Franny Meritt

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    Record Indiana, Marriage Certificates, 1917-2005

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    Record Indiana, WPA Birth Index, 1880-1920

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

Life Timeline

1886
Birth of Orville Sears in Indiana, USA
Birth
1900
Orville Sears resided here in Spiceland, Henry, Indiana, USA
Residence
1909
Orville Sears was married in Henry
Marriage
1910
Orville Sears resided here in Henry, Henry, Indiana, USA
Residence
1920
Orville Sears resided here in Henry, Henry, Indiana, USA
Residence
1930
Orville Sears resided here in Henry, Henry, Henry, Indiana, USA
Residence
1932
Orville Sears resided here in New Castle, Indiana, USA
Residence
1935
Orville Sears resided here in Rural, Henry, Indiana
Residence
1940
Orville Sears resided here in Spiceland, Henry, Indiana, USA
Residence
1942
Orville Sears resided here in Henry, Indiana, USA
Residence
1949
Death of Orville Sears in New Castle, Henry, Indiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Orville Sears

This ancestor line traces from Tyrone or Ulster, Ireland (1720) to Indiana, USA (1886) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Orville Sears (1886–1949) was born in Indiana, USA and died in New Castle, 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.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Orville 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 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Josephus T Sears
Father
Malissa D Breckenridge Sears
Mother

Orville Sears's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Orville Sears PTP
1886–1949
Indiana, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Orville Sears's Descendants

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Orville Sears PTP 1886–1949