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Edgar Howard Mears 1895–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Oct 1895

Birth Location: Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1966

Death Location: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA

Father: Alfred Mears

Mother: Julia Taylor

Spouse(s): Beatrice Drummond

Children(s): Jean Mears

The story of Edgar Howard Mears began in 1895 in Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA. In 1900, Edgar Howard Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA. In 1910, Edgar Howard Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA. Edgar Howard Mears married Beatrice Jeannette Drummond, and had children including Jean Marie Mears. Edgar Howard Mears passed away in 1966 in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Edgar Howard Mears began in 1895 in Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Edgar Howard Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Edgar Howard Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • Edgar Howard Mears married Beatrice Jeannette Drummond, and had children including Jean Marie Mears.
  • Edgar Howard Mears passed away in 1966 in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edgar Mears's Ancestors

Self
Edgar Mears
1895–1966
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

Edgar Mears's Descendants

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Edgar (Howard) Mears (14 Oct 1895–1966) m. Beatrice (Jeannette) Drummond (24 Nov 1897–1981)
  1. 1. Jean (Marie) Mears 1920–2013 m. Cornelius (Charles) McLaughlin 1925–2021

Edgar Mears's Timeline

19 Records

1895
14 Oct 1895
Birth of Edgar Howard Mears in Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Quinby, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 5
Edgar Howard Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Edgar Howard Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 22
Edgar Howard Mears resided here in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1918
1918
Age 23
Edgar Howard Mears resided here in Quimby, Virginia, USA
Quimby, Virginia, USA
1929
1929
Age 34
Edgar Howard Mears resided here in Danville, Virginia, USA
Danville, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Edgar Howard Mears resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Edgar Howard Mears resided here in Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia, USA
1933
1933
Age 38
Edgar Howard Mears resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 40
Edgar Howard Mears resided here in Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia, USA
1937
21 Aug 1937
Age 42
Edgar Howard Mears resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1938
1938
Age 43
Edgar Howard Mears resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 45
Edgar Howard Mears resided here in Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia, USA
Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 47
Edgar Howard Mears resided here in Henrico County, Virginia, USA
Henrico County, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 55
Edgar Howard Mears resided here in Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, USA
1955
1955
Age 60
Edgar Howard Mears resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1966
2 Oct 1966
Age 71
Death of Edgar Howard Mears in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1966
2 Oct 1966
Age 71
Death of Edgar Howard Mears in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1966
1966
Age 71
Burial of Edgar Howard Mears in Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1895
    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: Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04269; Page: 31A; Enumeration District: 44-31A
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] Accomack County, Virginia, U.S., Births, 1893-1896
    [5] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 3100228
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2342180
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Accomack County
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 1697; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0013
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T624_1619; Page: 27b; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1375632
    [10] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [11] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Richmond Times-Dispatch; Publication Date: 3 Oct 1966; Publication Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA; ,0.035247076,0.61185,0.40012628&xid=3355
    [14] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index
    [15] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Richmond, Richmond, Virginia; Roll: 745; Page: 75; Enumeration District: 119-219
    [16] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

    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: 1918
    Event Place: Quimby, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 427

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 May 1918
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 427

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1919-1920
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 90

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1919-1920
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 90

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Danville, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 2342180

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04269; Page: 31A; Enumeration District: 44-31A

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1937
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Richmond Times-Dispatch; Publication Date: 21 Aug 1937; Publication Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tuckahoe, Henrico, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04269; Page: 31A; Enumeration District: 44-31A

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Henrico 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 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Richmond, Richmond, Virginia, 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: Richmond, Richmond, Virginia; Roll: 745; Page: 75; Enumeration District: 119-219

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1966
    Event Place: Richmond, 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] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 3100228
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Richmond Times-Dispatch; Publication Date: 3 Oct 1966; Publication Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA; ,0.035247076,0.61185,0.40012628&xid=3355
    [6] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Oct 1966
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1966
    Event Place: Richmond, Richmond City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1607-2012

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