YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Alvin Denard Mears 1917–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jul 1917

Birth Location: Wattsville, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1974

Death Location: Oak Hall, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Father: Columbus Mears

Mother: Ida Elliott

Spouse(s): Mary Walker

Children(s): Alvah Mears

The story of Alvin Denard Mears began in 1917 in Wattsville, Accomack, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Alvin Denard Mears resided in Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Alvin Denard Mears resided in Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA. Alvin Denard Mears married Mary Jeanette Walker, and had children including Alvah Denard Mears. Alvin Denard Mears passed away in 1974 in Oak Hall, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Alvin Mears
AM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Alvin Denard Mears began in 1917 in Wattsville, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Alvin Denard Mears resided in Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Alvin Denard Mears resided in Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • Alvin Denard Mears married Mary Jeanette Walker, and had children including Alvah Denard Mears.
  • Alvin Denard Mears passed away in 1974 in Oak Hall, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Columbus Mears
1847–1919
Birth Location: Powellton, Accomack, Virginia, USA
CM
Ida Elliott
1880–1958
Birth Location: Jamesville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
IE

Spouses(s)

Mary Walker
1920–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
MW

Children(s)

Alvah Mears
1944–1944
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
AM

Alvin Mears's Ancestors

Self
Alvin Mears
1917–1974
Birth Place: Wattsville, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Parents
Columbus Bonepart Mears
1847–1919
Powellton, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Ida (Lee) Elliott
1880–1958
Jamesville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
James (Wallace) Mears
1817–1884
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Mollie) Mears
1814–1888
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Mears
1780–1837
Sally Wallace
1785–1852
Kendall Mears
1764–1820
Catharine Chandler
1775–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Mears
1730–1785
Mary Beach
1740–1814
Littleton Mears
1725–
Comfort Richardson
1735–

Alvin Mears's Descendants

1.
AM
Alvin (Denard) Mears (27 Jul 1917–1974) m. Mary (Jeanette) Walker (abt 1920–)
  1. 1. Alvah (Denard) Mears 1944–1944

Alvin Mears's Timeline

9 Records

1917
27 Jul 1917
Birth of Alvin Denard Mears in Wattsville, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Wattsville, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
Alvin Denard Mears resided here in Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Alvin Denard Mears resided here in Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Alvin Denard Mears resided here in Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 23
Alvin Denard Mears resided here in Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 25
Alvin Denard Mears resided here in Chincoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Chincoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 33
Alvin Denard Mears resided here in Chincoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Chincoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1974
28 Apr 1974
Age 57
Death of Alvin Denard Mears in Chincoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Chincoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1974
1974
Age 57
Burial of Alvin Denard Mears in Oak Hall, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Oak Hall, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1917
    Event Place: Wattsville, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 498
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1-1
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T625_1877; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 2
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342167
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Births, 1864-2015
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [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: Chincoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 2669; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 1-41

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T625_1877; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342167

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1-1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Atlantic, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1-1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Chincoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 498

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Chincoteague, Accomack, Virginia, 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: Chincoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 2669; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 1-41

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1974
    Event Place: Chincoteague, Accomack, Virginia, 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] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1974
    Event Place: Oak Hall, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Alvin Mears

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE