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Austin William Mears 1913–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1913

Birth Location: Gargatha, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1984

Death Location: Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Father: William Mears

Mother: Minerva Bloxom

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Austin William Mears began in 1913 in Gargatha, Accomack, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Austin William Mears resided in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Austin William Mears resided in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA. Austin William Mears passed away in 1984 in Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Austin William Mears began in 1913 in Gargatha, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Austin William Mears resided in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Austin William Mears resided in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • Austin William Mears passed away in 1984 in Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Mears
1878–1950
Birth Location: Gargatha, Accomack, Virginia, USA
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Minerva Bloxom
1880–1968
Birth Location: Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Austin Mears's Ancestors

Self
Austin Mears
1913–1984
Birth Place: Gargatha, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Solomon Mears
1878–1950
Gargatha, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Minerva (Minnie Kate) Bloxom
1880–1968
Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Meshack Mears
1823–1897
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Betsy (Elizabeth A) West
1845–
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Meshack Mears
1775–1841
Margaret Baker
1790–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Meshack Mears
1745–1790
Susannah Northam
1748–1796

Austin Mears's Timeline

11 Records

1913
12 May 1913
Birth of Austin William Mears in Gargatha, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Gargatha, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 7
Austin William Mears resided here in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 17
Austin William Mears resided here in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1932
1 Feb 1932
Age 19
Austin William Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
Austin William Mears resided here in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1936
1936
Age 23
Austin William Mears resided here in Norfolk; Portsmouth; South Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk; Portsmouth; South Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 27
Austin William Mears resided here in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 37
Austin William Mears resided here in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1984
Oct 1984
Age 71
Death of Austin William Mears in Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1984
27 Sep 1984
Age 71
Death of Austin William Mears in Nassawadox, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Nassawadox, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1984
1984
Age 71
Burial of Austin William Mears in Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1913
    Event Place: Gargatha, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 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: 251
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 1-20
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T625_1877; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 12
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2342167
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Births, 1912-1923
    [7] Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Times; Publication Date: 30 Sep 1984; Publication Place: Salisbury, Maryland, USA; ,0.27784386,0.83173025,0.38869002&xid=3355
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 2668; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 1-29

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T625_1877; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 12

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 2342167

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1932
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Asheville Citizen-Times; Publication Date: 1 Feb 1932; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA; &terms=Mrs._Oaston_Mears

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 1-20

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Norfolk; Portsmouth; South Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 1-20

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Metompkin, 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: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 2668; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 1-29

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1984
    Event Place: Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, 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] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Times; Publication Date: 30 Sep 1984; Publication Place: Salisbury, Maryland, USA; ,0.27784386,0.83173025,0.38869002&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1984
    Event Place: Nassawadox, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1984
    Event Place: Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
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