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Alva George Mears 1921–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Sep 1921

Birth Location: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1986

Death Location: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Father: George Meares

Mother: Beulah Barnes

Spouse(s): Grace Ellis

Children(s): Alma Mears

Alva George Mears was born in 1921 in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA, the child of George Meares And Beulah Barnes. In 1930, Alva George Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1935, Alva George Mears resided in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Alva George Mears married Grace Ellis, and had children including Alma Gene Mears, Brenda Jane Mears, Martha Mears. Alva George Mears passed away in 1986 in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Alva George Mears was born in 1921 in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA, the child of George Meares And Beulah Barnes.
  • In 1930, Alva George Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Alva George Mears resided in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Alva George Mears married Grace Ellis, and had children including Alma Gene Mears, Brenda Jane Mears, Martha Mears.
  • Alva George Mears passed away in 1986 in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Meares
1887–1963
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Beulah Barnes
1886–1953
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Grace Ellis
1920–1987
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
GE

Children(s)

Alma Mears
1947–1948
Birth Location: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
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Alva Mears's Ancestors

Self
Alva Mears
1921–1986
Birth Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Parents
George Meares
1887–1963
North Carolina, USA
Beulah Barnes
1886–1953
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John (Colvin) Mears
1857–1941
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Candy (Jane) Branch
1854–
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Mears
1809–1894
Anna Haynes
1816–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joab Mears
1780–1880
Mary Coleman
1778–1863

Alva Mears's Descendants

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Alva (George) Mears (2 Sep 1921–1986) m. Grace Ellis (14 Feb 1920–1987)
  1. 1. Alma (Gene) Mears 1947–1948

Alva Mears's Timeline

9 Records

1921
2 Sep 1921
Birth of Alva George Mears in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 9
Alva George Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Alva George Mears resided here in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1938
1938
Age 17
Alva George Mears resided here in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 19
Alva George Mears resided here in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1942
1942
Age 21
Alva George Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 29
Alva George Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1986
13 Jul 1986
Age 65
Death of Alva George Mears in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
1986
1986
Age 65
Burial of Alva George Mears in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Sep 1921
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 250
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02892; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 24-7B
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C027_66001
    [8] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [9] National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 2582; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 24-19

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02892; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 24-7B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02892; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 24-7B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 250

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 2582; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 24-19

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1986
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1986
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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