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Earl Ertle Dewey Mears 1936–2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Apr 1936

Birth Location: Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 2008

Death Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Ertle Mears

Mother: Lillian Smith

Spouse(s): Audrey Philpott, Betty Hill

Children(s):

The story of Earl Ertle Dewey Mears began in 1936 in Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA. In 1940, Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. In 1945, Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA. Earl Ertle Dewey Mears married Audrey Ann Philpott, Betty Ann Hill, and had children including Elizabeth Patricia Mears, Eugene Mears, John Johnny Mears, Jonathan Earl Mears. Earl Ertle Dewey Mears passed away in 2008 in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Earl Ertle Dewey Mears began in 1936 in Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1940, Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1945, Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA.
  • Earl Ertle Dewey Mears married Audrey Ann Philpott, Betty Ann Hill, and had children including Elizabeth Patricia Mears, Eugene Mears, John Johnny Mears, Jonathan Earl Mears.
  • Earl Ertle Dewey Mears passed away in 2008 in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ertle Mears
1911–1998
Birth Location: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
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Lillian Smith
1907–1943
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
LS

Spouses(s)

Audrey Philpott
1936–2007
Birth Location: Arapauhoe, Pamlico, North Carolina, USA
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Betty Hill
1944–2007
Birth Location: Marion County, West Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Earl Mears's Ancestors

Self
Earl Mears
1936–2008
Birth Place: Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Ertle Earl Braxton Mears
1911–1998
Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Lillian (Mae) Smith
1907–1943
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Oliver (Ansey) Mears
1874–1949
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth (Jane Lizzie) Mercer
1877–1936
Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Mears
1851–1938
Gatsey Branch
1851–1925
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel Mears
1809–1894
Anna Haynes
1816–

Earl Mears's Timeline

16 Records

1936
4 Apr 1936
Birth of Earl Ertle Dewey Mears in Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 4
Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided here in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1945
1945
Age 9
Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided here in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 14
Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided here in St Pauls, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
St Pauls, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1956
1956
Age 20
Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided here in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1959
1959
Age 23
Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided here in Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Virginia, USA
1962
15 Dec 1962
Age 26
Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided here in Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Virginia, USA
1991
1991-2020
Age 55
Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided here in Castle Hayne, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Castle Hayne, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1992
1992
Age 56
Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided here in Castle Hayne, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Castle Hayne, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1995
1995-1997
Age 59
Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided here in Castle Hayne, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Castle Hayne, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1997
1997
Age 61
Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided here in Rocky Point, Pender, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Point, Pender, North Carolina, USA
1998
1998
Age 62
Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided here in Rocky Point, Pender, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Point, Pender, North Carolina, USA
1998
1998-2005
Age 62
Earl Ertle Dewey Mears resided here in Rocky Point, Pender, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Point, Pender, North Carolina, USA
2008
5 Sep 2008
Age 72
Death of Earl Ertle Dewey Mears
None
2008
4 Sep 2008
Age 72
Death of Earl Ertle Dewey Mears
None
2008
2008
Age 72
Burial of Earl Ertle Dewey Mears in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1936
    Event Place: Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Andrews Mortuary; Publication Place: Wilmington, NC, USA
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02965; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 78-62
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C083_66004
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101168443
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101144372
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia Divorce Records, 1918-2014
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: St Pauls, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 1020; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 78-88
    [12] North Carolina, U.S., Voter Registration Records, North Carolina State Board of Elections; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Voter Registration Records 1872-2023

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02965; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 78-62

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Robeson County, North Carolina, 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: St Pauls, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 1020; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 78-88

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: St Pauls, Robeson, North Carolina, 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: St Pauls, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 1020; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 78-88

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: North Carolina, 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 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1962
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Daily Press; Publication Date: 15 Dec 1962; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1991-2020
    Event Place: Castle Hayne, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1992
    Event Place: Castle Hayne, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995-1997
    Event Place: Castle Hayne, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Castle Hayne; State: North Carolina; Year(s): 1995-1997

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1997
    Event Place: Rocky Point, Pender, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1998
    Event Place: Rocky Point, Pender, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1998-2005
    Event Place: Rocky Point, Pender, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Sep 2008
    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., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Sep 2008
    Record Source: U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Andrews Mortuary; Publication Place: Wilmington, NC, USA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2008
    Event Place: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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