William Reed Kear 1817–1891
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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William Reed Kear began in 1817 in Licking, Licking, Ohio, United States. In 1880, William Reed Kear resided in Syracuse, Otoe, Nebraska, United States. William Reed Kear married anne johnson, and had children including andrew kear, susan kear, william kear. William Reed Kear passed away in 1891 in Weeping Water, Cass, Nebraska, United States.
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1Census 1880 United States Federal Census
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Kear
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Kear (1817–1891) was born in Licking, Licking, Ohio, United States and died in Weeping Water, Cass, Nebraska, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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William Kear's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record