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Alvin James Mears 1903–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Sep 1903

Birth Location: Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 1983

Death Location: Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Isaac Mears

Mother: Flora Farley

Spouse(s): Rosa Swanner

Children(s):

In 1903, Alvin James Mears entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to Isaac Ike Jacob Mears And Flora Farley. In 1920, Alvin James Mears resided in Whitwell, Marion, Tennessee, USA. In 1925, Alvin James Mears resided in Marion County, Tennessee, USA. Alvin James Mears married Rosa Lee Swanner, and had children including James C Mears. Alvin James Mears passed away in 1983 in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Alvin James Mears entered the world in Tennessee, USA, born to Isaac Ike Jacob Mears And Flora Farley.
  • In 1920, Alvin James Mears resided in Whitwell, Marion, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1925, Alvin James Mears resided in Marion County, Tennessee, USA.
  • Alvin James Mears married Rosa Lee Swanner, and had children including James C Mears.
  • Alvin James Mears passed away in 1983 in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Isaac Mears
1878–1940
Birth Location: Warren County, Tennessee, USA
IM
Flora Farley
1884–1946
Birth Location: Sequatchie County, Tennessee, USA
FF

Spouses(s)

Rosa Swanner
1907–1977
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
RS

Children(s)

Alvin Mears's Ancestors

Self
Alvin Mears
1903–1983
Birth Place: Tennessee, USA
Parents
Isaac Ike Jacob Mears
1878–1940
Warren County, Tennessee, USA
Flora Farley
1884–1946
Sequatchie County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Marcus Mears
1845–1910
Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Mandy Youngblood
1861–1928
Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joel Mears
1811–1860
Eliza Dycus
1817–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1770–1849
Elizabeth Stephens
1784–1830

Alvin Mears's Timeline

9 Records

1903
26 Sep 1903
Birth of Alvin James Mears in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Alvin James Mears resided here in Whitwell, Marion, Tennessee, USA
Whitwell, Marion, Tennessee, USA
1925
4 Sep 1925
Age 22
Alvin James Mears resided here in Marion County, Tennessee, USA
Marion County, Tennessee, USA
1929
17 Mar 1929
Age 26
Alvin James Mears resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Alvin James Mears resided here in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 47
Alvin James Mears resided here in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
1955
1955
Age 52
Alvin James Mears resided here in Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1983
24 Apr 1983
Age 80
Death of Alvin James Mears
None
1983
1983
Age 80
Burial of Alvin James Mears in Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1903
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Bledsoe, Tennessee; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341968
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Whitwell, Marion, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Sep 1925
    Event Place: Marion County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Mining Accidents, Western History/Genealogy Central Library; Denver, Colorado

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1929
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Tennessean; Publication Date: 17 Mar 1929; Publication Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 1, Bledsoe, Tennessee; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341968

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Chattanooga, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1983
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1983
    Event Place: Bledsoe County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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