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Daniel Pelt Mears 1870–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Nov 1870

Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 26 Sep 1920

Death Location: Wareamaw, Columbus, Polk, North Carolina, USA

Father: Bethaniel Mears

Mother: Margaret Perry

Spouse(s): Rosa Perry

Children(s): John Mears, Alma Mears, Nash Mears, Grace Mears, Gladys Mears, Avis Mears

In 1870, Daniel Pelt Mears entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA, born to Bethaniel Mark Mears And Margaret Ann Perry. In 1880, Daniel Pelt Mears resided in Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Daniel Pelt Mears resided in Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Daniel Pelt Mears married Rosa Lee Perry, and had children including Alma E Mears, Avis Mears, Gladys Mears, Grace Mears, John P Mears, Nash Eier Mears. Daniel Pelt Mears passed away in 1920 in Wareamaw, Columbus, Polk, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Daniel Pelt Mears entered the world in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA, born to Bethaniel Mark Mears And Margaret Ann Perry.
  • In 1880, Daniel Pelt Mears resided in Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Daniel Pelt Mears resided in Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Daniel Pelt Mears married Rosa Lee Perry, and had children including Alma E Mears, Avis Mears, Gladys Mears, Grace Mears, John P Mears, Nash Eier Mears.
  • Daniel Pelt Mears passed away in 1920 in Wareamaw, Columbus, Polk, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bethaniel Mears
1803–1884
Birth Location: Lake Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
BM
Margaret Perry
1829–1906
Birth Location: Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
MP

Spouses(s)

Rosa Perry
1882–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
RP

Children(s)

John Mears
1893–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
JM
Alma Mears
1895–1919
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
AM
Nash Mears
1897–1930
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
NM
Grace Mears
1905–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
GM
Gladys Mears
1908–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
GM
Avis Mears
1911–
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
AM

Daniel Mears's Ancestors

Self
Daniel Mears
1870–1920
Birth Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Bethaniel Mark Mears
1803–1884
Lake Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Margaret (Ann) Perry
1829–1906
Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (Bethel) Mears
1760–1806
Davie, North Carolina, Floyd, Georgia, USA
Naomi (Van Tice) Tyson
1765–1815
Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
Daniel (Andrew) Perry
1797–1873
Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
Margaret (Jane Peggy Campbell) Clark
1807–1889
Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Mark Mears
1710–1779
Elizabeth Pelt
1735–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Meares
1675–1745
Margaret Garrison
1680–1745

Daniel Mears's Descendants

1.
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Daniel (Pelt) Mears (Nov 1870–26 Sep 1920) m. Rosa (Lee) Perry (Feb 1882–)
  1. 1. John (P) Mears 1893–
  2. 2. Alma (E) Mears 1895–1919
  3. 3. Nash (Eier) Mears 1897–1930 m. Lula (Pearl) Padgett 1909–1972
    1. 1. Hazel (Nash) Mears 1929–2009 m. Arthur (Parks) Holt 1930–2006
  4. 4. Grace Mears 1905–
  5. 5. Gladys Mears 1908–
  6. 6. Avis Mears 1911– m. Harley Blackmon 1908–

Daniel Mears's Timeline

8 Records

1870
Nov 1870
Birth of Daniel Pelt Mears in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 10
Daniel Pelt Mears resided here in Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
Daniel Pelt Mears resided here in Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Daniel Pelt Mears resided here in Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
Daniel Pelt Mears resided here in Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
25 Sep 1920
Age 50
Death of Daniel Pelt Mears in Wareamaw, Columbus, Polk, North Carolina, USA
Wareamaw, Columbus, Polk, North Carolina, USA
1920
26 Sep 1920
Age 50
Burial of Daniel Pelt Mears
None
1920
7 Oct 1920
Age 50
Daniel Pelt Mears - Probate in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1870
    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: Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 39
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1375117
    [6] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [7] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives
    [8] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1375117

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waccamaw, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 39

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Sep 1920
    Event Place: Wareamaw, Columbus, Polk, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Records of Executors, Administrators and Guardians, 1857-1956; Index, 1869-1968; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Columbus County)
    [4] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 Sep 1920
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Deaths

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1920
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Records of Executors, Administrators and Guardians, 1857-1956; Index, 1869-1968; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Columbus County)
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