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Bernard Lee Mears 1891–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Mar 1891

Birth Location: Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1947

Death Location: Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Father: Alfred Mears

Mother: Julia Taylor

Spouse(s): Bertie Lawson

Children(s): Ruth Mears

In 1891, Bernard Lee Mears entered the world in Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA, born to Alfred James Mears And Julia Juliette Phillips Taylor. In 1900, Bernard Lee Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA. In 1910, Bernard Lee Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA. Bernard Lee Mears married Bertie Birdie May Lawson, and had children including Ruth Elizabeth Mears. Bernard Lee Mears passed away in 1947 in Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Bernard Lee Mears entered the world in Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA, born to Alfred James Mears And Julia Juliette Phillips Taylor.
  • In 1900, Bernard Lee Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Bernard Lee Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • Bernard Lee Mears married Bertie Birdie May Lawson, and had children including Ruth Elizabeth Mears.
  • Bernard Lee Mears passed away in 1947 in Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alfred Mears
1858–1921
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Julia Taylor
1860–1925
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Bertie Lawson
1895–1969
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Ruth Mears
1915–1997
Birth Location: Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA
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Bernard Mears's Ancestors

Self
Bernard Mears
1891–1947
Birth Place: Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Parents
Alfred James Mears
1858–1921
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Julia (Juliette Phillips) Taylor
1860–1925
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Luther (Justin) Mears
1828–
Accomack County, Virginia
Mary (Susan) Mears
1831–
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Turner
1794–1865
Nancy Mears
1804–1877
John Turner
1794–1865
Nancy Mears
1804–1877
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Levin Mears
1770–1829
John Mears
–1838
Levin Mears
1770–1829
John Mears
–1838

Bernard Mears's Descendants

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Bernard (Lee) Mears (14 Mar 1891–1947) m. Bertie (Birdie May) Lawson (27 Jun 1895–1969)
  1. 1. Ruth (Elizabeth) Mears 1915–1997 m. Joseph (Thomas) Evans 1910–2002

Bernard Mears's Timeline

10 Records

1891
14 Mar 1891
Birth of Bernard Lee Mears in Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Bernard Lee Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Bernard Lee Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 26
Bernard Lee Mears resided here in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Bernard Lee Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Bernard Lee Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 49
Bernard Lee Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 51
Bernard Lee Mears resided here in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1947
1 Mar 1947
Age 56
Death of Bernard Lee Mears in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1947
1947
Age 56
Burial of Bernard Lee Mears in Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1891
    Event Place: Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 1-26
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T625_1877; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 14
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Accomack County
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 1697; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0013
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T624_1619; Page: 27b; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1375632
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Va, Usa; Virginia, Birth Registers, 1853-1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 1697; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0013

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T624_1619; Page: 27b; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1375632

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Accomack County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T625_1877; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 1-26

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 1-26

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1947
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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