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Asa Lee Mears 1868–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 1868

Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1921

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

Father:

Mother: Mary Mears

Spouse(s): Caladonia Blackwell

Children(s): Minnie Mears, Keenon Mears, Infant Mears, Jesse Mears, Keiver Mears

In 1868, Asa Lee Mears entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA, born to Nathan Ligetunat And Mary Elizabeth Mears. In 1870, Asa Lee Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina,. In 1880, Asa Lee Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Asa Lee Mears married Caladonia Blackwell, and had children including Infant Daughter Mears, Jesse Enos Mears, Keenon Elgus Mears, Keiver Lee Mears, Minnie Thelma Mears. Asa Lee Mears passed away in 1921 in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1868, Asa Lee Mears entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA, born to Nathan Ligetunat And Mary Elizabeth Mears.
  • In 1870, Asa Lee Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina,.
  • In 1880, Asa Lee Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Asa Lee Mears married Caladonia Blackwell, and had children including Infant Daughter Mears, Jesse Enos Mears, Keenon Elgus Mears, Keiver Lee Mears, Minnie Thelma Mears.
  • Asa Lee Mears passed away in 1921 in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mary Mears
1840–1921
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Caladonia Blackwell
1872–1957
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
CB

Children(s)

Minnie Mears
1908–1961
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
MM
Keenon Mears
1912–1973
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
KM
Infant Mears
1908–1908
Birth Location: –
IM
Jesse Mears
1914–1943
Birth Location: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
JM
Keiver Mears
1910–1993
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
KM

Asa Mears's Ancestors

Self
Asa Mears
1868–1921
Birth Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Mary (Elizabeth) Mears
1840–1921
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Alfred Mears
1807–1872
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Eliza Nance
1811–1900
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joab Mears
1780–1880
Mary Coleman
1778–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mark Mears
1710–1779
Elizabeth Pelt
1735–

Asa Mears's Descendants

1.
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Asa (Lee) Mears (Mar 1868–1921) m. Caladonia Blackwell (Jun 1872–1957)
  1. 1. Minnie (Thelma) Mears 1908–1961 m. Curtis (Green) Strickland 1906–1968
  2. 2. Keenon (Elgus) Mears 1912–1973 m. Luola Brown 1917–2002
    1. 1. Mitchell (Elgus) Mears 1946–2016
    2. 2. Linda (Yvonne) Mears 1939–2010
  3. 3. Infant (Daughter) Mears 1908–1908
  4. 4. Jesse (Enos) Mears 1914–1943 m. Janie (Allene) Bullard 1921–1999
    1. 1. Billy (Thomas) Mears 1941–1998
  5. 5. Keiver (Lee) Mears 1910–1993 m. Mary Thompson 1919–2009

Asa Mears's Timeline

8 Records

1868
Mar 1868
Birth of Asa Lee Mears in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 2
Asa Lee Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
Asa Lee Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
Asa Lee Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
Asa Lee Mears resided here in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
Asa Lee Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1921
1921
Age 53
Death of Asa Lee Mears
None
1921
1921
Age 53
Burial of Asa Lee Mears in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1868
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 32
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 197B
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1131; Page: 197B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 32

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1921
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
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