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Charles Dozier Mears 1873–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 July 1873

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 1 December 1950

Death Location: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Oswald Mears

Mother: Sarepta Dozier

Spouse(s): Lina Mears, Paulene Mears

Children(s): Elvegin Mears, Lena Mears, Louise Mears, Herbert Mears, Janett Mears, Eva Mears, Pauline Mews

Charles Dozier Mears was born in 1873 in Virginia, the child of Oswald Mears And Sarepta Ann Dozier. In 1880, Charles Dozier Mears resided in Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA. In 1900, Charles Dozier Mears resided in Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA. Charles Dozier Mears married Lina Dupuy Mears, Paulene Mears, and had children including Elvegin Mears, Eva Mears, Herbert Mears, Janett Mears, Lena Mears, Louise Mears, Pauline Mews. Charles Dozier Mears passed away in 1950 in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Charles Dozier Mears was born in 1873 in Virginia, the child of Oswald Mears And Sarepta Ann Dozier.
  • In 1880, Charles Dozier Mears resided in Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Charles Dozier Mears resided in Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA.
  • Charles Dozier Mears married Lina Dupuy Mears, Paulene Mears, and had children including Elvegin Mears, Eva Mears, Herbert Mears, Janett Mears, Lena Mears, Louise Mears, Pauline Mews.
  • Charles Dozier Mears passed away in 1950 in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Oswald Mears
1844–1921
Birth Location: Virginia
OM
Sarepta Dozier
1856–
Birth Location: Princess Anne Co., VA.
SD

Spouses(s)

Lina Mears
1872–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
LM
Paulene Mears
1870–
Birth Location: Virginia
PM

Children(s)

Elvegin Mears
1908–
Birth Location: Virginia
EM
Lena Mears
1903–
Birth Location: Virginia
LM
Louise Mears
1908–
Birth Location: Virginia
LM
Herbert Mears
1898–
Birth Location: Virginia
HM
Janett Mears
1905–
Birth Location: Virginia
JM
Eva Mears
1911–
Birth Location: Virginia
EM
Pauline Mews
1903–
Birth Location: Virginia
PM

Charles Mears's Ancestors

Self
Charles Mears
1873–1950
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Oswald Mears
1844–1921
Virginia
Sarepta (Ann) Dozier
1856–
Princess Anne Co., VA.
Grandparents
Lorenzo (D. Mears) Sr
1809–1891
Maryland, Maryland, USA
Sophia (A.B.) Kellam
1818–1885
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1780–1824
Elizabeth Arlington
1787–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Mears
–1796
Adah Savage
1735–1796
John Arlington
1760–1818
Rose Bagwell
1764–1791

Charles Mears's Descendants

1.
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Charles (Dozier) Mears (9 July 1873–1 December 1950) m. Lina (Dupuy) Mears (Apr 1872–) m. Paulene Mears (1870–)
  1. 1. Elvegin Mears 1908–
  2. 2. Lena Mears 1903–
  3. 3. Louise Mears 1908–
  4. 4. Herbert Mears 1898–
  5. 5. Janett Mears 1905–
  6. 6. Eva Mears 1911–
  7. 7. Pauline Mews 1903–

Charles Mears's Timeline

8 Records

1873
9 July 1873
Birth of Charles Dozier Mears in Virginia
Virginia
1880
1880
Age 7
Charles Dozier Mears resided here in Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
Charles Dozier Mears resided here in Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Charles Dozier Mears resided here in Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 44
Charles Dozier Mears resided here in Princess Anne County, Virginia, USA
Princess Anne County, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Charles Dozier Mears resided here in Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
Charles Dozier Mears resided here in Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
1950
1 December 1950
Age 77
Death of Charles Dozier Mears in Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
Princess Anne, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 July 1873
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia; Roll: T625_1906; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 197
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342190
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Princess Anne County
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia; Roll: 1386; Page: 116B; Enumeration District: 093
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia; Roll: 1724; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0050
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia; Roll: T624_1643; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1375656
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Birth Registers, 1853-1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia; Roll: 1386; Page: 116B; Enumeration District: 093

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia; Roll: 1724; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0050

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia; Roll: T624_1643; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1375656
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Ledger-Dispatch; Publication Date: 25 Jul 1910; Publication Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Princess Anne County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Princess Anne County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia; Roll: T625_1906; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 197

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kempsville, Princess Anne, Virginia; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342190

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 December 1950
    Event Place: Princess Anne, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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