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Benjamin William Mears 1929–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Feb 1929

Birth Location: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1986

Death Location: Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA

Father: Benjamin Mears

Mother: Amanda Nottingham

Spouse(s): Sarah Turner

Children(s):

In 1929, Benjamin William Mears entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, born to Benjamin William Mears And Amanda Mannie Willis Nottingham. In 1930, Benjamin William Mears resided in Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA. In 1935, Benjamin William Mears resided in Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA. Benjamin William Mears married Sarah Katherine Turner, and had children including Benjamin William Mears, Maria Mariah Nottingham Mears, Wilson Price Mears. Benjamin William Mears passed away in 1986 in Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1929, Benjamin William Mears entered the world in Norfolk, Virginia, USA, born to Benjamin William Mears And Amanda Mannie Willis Nottingham.
  • In 1930, Benjamin William Mears resided in Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, Benjamin William Mears resided in Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA.
  • Benjamin William Mears married Sarah Katherine Turner, and had children including Benjamin William Mears, Maria Mariah Nottingham Mears, Wilson Price Mears.
  • Benjamin William Mears passed away in 1986 in Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Mears
1894–1961
Birth Location: Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
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Amanda Nottingham
1897–1987
Birth Location: Northampton County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Turner
1931–2023
Birth Location: Reidsville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Benjamin Mears's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Mears
1929–1986
Birth Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Parents
Benjamin William Mears
1894–1961
Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Amanda (Mannie Willis) Nottingham
1897–1987
Northampton County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Otho (Frederick) Mears
1862–1931
Locust Grove, Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Florence (Florie Rowena) Holland
1870–1923
Northampton County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Mears
1833–1896
Emma Mapp
1840–1914
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Mears
1808–1851
Sarah Ames
1813–1899

Benjamin Mears's Timeline

9 Records

1929
20 Feb 1929
Birth of Benjamin William Mears in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 1
Benjamin William Mears resided here in Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 6
Benjamin William Mears resided here in Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 11
Benjamin William Mears resided here in Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1947
1947
Age 18
Benjamin William Mears resided here in Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1948
1948
Age 19
Benjamin William Mears resided here in Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
1956
1956
Age 27
Benjamin William Mears resided here in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1986
23 Sep 1986
Age 57
Death of Benjamin William Mears in Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1986
1986
Age 57
Burial of Benjamin William Mears in Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1929
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: University of Virginia; Year: 1948
    [2] 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
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Eastville, Northampton, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04280; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 66-13
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eastville, Northampton, Virginia; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342187
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Births, 1912-1923
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] U.S., Korean War Era Draft Cards, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926–1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series: Post-WWII through Vietnam Era Selective Service Records, Virginia; Series Number: 147-76-29

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Eastville, Northampton, Virginia; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342187

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Eastville, Northampton, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04280; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 66-13

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Eastville, Northampton, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04280; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 66-13

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Eastville, Northampton, 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] Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Norfolk Ledger-Dispatch; Publication Date: 18 Oct 1947; Publication Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: University of Virginia; Year: 1948

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1986
    Event Place: Eastville, Northampton, 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] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1986
    Event Place: Eastville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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