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Edward S Mears 1805–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1805

Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1855

Death Location: Virginia, USA

Father: Kendall Mears

Mother: Catharine Chandler

Spouse(s): Fanny Folio

Children(s): Christopher Mears, Bernetta Mears, Joyce Mears, Benjamin Mears, Laura Mears

The story of Edward S Mears began in 1805 in Accomack County, Virginia, USA. In 1840, Edward S Mears resided in Accomack County, Virginia, USA. In 1850, Edward S Mears resided in St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA. Edward S Mears married Fanny W Fowler Folio, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Mears, Bernetta Susan Mears, Christopher Carlton Mears, Joyce M Mears, Laura J Mears. Edward S Mears passed away in 1855 in Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward S Mears began in 1805 in Accomack County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1840, Edward S Mears resided in Accomack County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Edward S Mears resided in St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • Edward S Mears married Fanny W Fowler Folio, and had children including Benjamin Franklin Mears, Bernetta Susan Mears, Christopher Carlton Mears, Joyce M Mears, Laura J Mears.
  • Edward S Mears passed away in 1855 in Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Kendall Mears
1764–1820
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Catharine Chandler
1775–1830
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Fanny Folio
1822–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Christopher Mears
1853–1895
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Bernetta Mears
1843–1912
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Joyce Mears
1849–1921
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Benjamin Mears
1854–1927
Birth Location: Northampton County, Virginia, USA
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Laura Mears
1839–
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Edward Mears's Ancestors

Self
Edward Mears
1805–1855
Birth Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Kendall Mears
1764–1820
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Catharine (Katy McCord) Chandler
1775–1830
Grandparents
Littleton (C) Mears
1725–
Accomack, Virginia, United States
Comfort Richardson
1735–
Great-Grandparents
John Mears
1703–1762
Sabrah Armitrader
1702–1784
William Richardson
1700–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Meares
1675–1745
Margaret Garrison
1680–1745

Edward Mears's Descendants

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Edward (S) Mears (abt 1805–1855) m. Fanny (W Fowler) Folio (abt 1822–)
  1. 1. Christopher (Carlton) Mears 1853–1895 m. Margaret (Sara) Ward 1853–1939
    1. 1. Sheppard (Kellam) Mears 1884–1958 m. Emily (Cordelia Dink) Roberts 1892–1948 m. Esther (Hazel) Hall 1895–1976
      1. 1. Fannie (Upshur) Mears 1926–2005 m. George (McNeal) Lewis 1923–1979 m. Richard (James) Whiteman 1926–1984 m. William (Johnson) Godsey 1924–1963 m. Clifford (Francis) Proctor 1924–2000
      2. 2. Helen (Richard) Mears 1917–1991 m. Francis (Willard) Belote 1910–1985
      3. 3. Sheppard (Kellam) Mears 1919–1986 m. Constance (Marie) Mignosa 1916–2008
      4. 4. Harold (Brooks) Mears 1920–1958 m. Beryl (Maurine) Horton 1923–1988
    2. 2. Roger (Edward) Mears 1880–1957 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Nottingham 1859–1941
      1. 1. Mary Mears 1898–
    3. 3. Lambertine (Bunting) Mears 1878–1943 m. Catherine (Sarah) Stewart 1877– m. Polly (Sally Susan) Lewis 1891–1963 m. Ellen (Sarah) Roberts 1878–1917
      1. 1. Margaret (Lee) Mears 1913–1994 m. John (Salisbury Shivers) Goldsmith 1917–1969 m. Carl (Cline) Byers 1909–1994
      2. 2. Lamertine (Bunting) Mears 1927–1987 m. Helen (Mae) Taylor 1925–2015
      3. 3. Joseph (Randolph) Mears 1929–1993 m. Lois (Fay) Bradford 1941–1986 m. Thelma (Louise) Haynie 1930–1990
      4. 4. Lillian (Custis) Mears 1936–2010 m. Ralph (Randolph) Miller 1927–1987
    4. 4. Mildred (Lee) Mears 1873–1947 m. Nathaniel (T) Fosque 1834–1902 m. Bernard (Clinton) Buswell 1876–1935
    5. 5. Fannie (Upshur) Mears 1888–1956 m. Hugh (Nathaniel) Mears 1881–1947
      1. 1. Hugh (Nathaniel) Mears 1908–1970 m. Lillian Parks 1915–1998
        1. 1. Fred (Allen) Mears 1950–2008
        2. 2. George (Alfred) Mears 1945–2018
    6. 6. Christopher (Carlton) Mears 1895–1962 m. Lucy (Ann) Hardiman 1889–1938 m. Lucille Brown 1921–
      1. 1. Mary (Upshur) Mears 1924–2012 m. William (Francis) Barber 1926–2020
      2. 2. Lucille (Bolling) Mears 1931–1984 m. Dallas (Wilson) Butler 1922–2003 m. Robert (Hinkley) Johnson 1927–1996
      3. 3. Christopher (Carlton Mears) . 1922–1922 m. Nedra (Lorraine Sleeper) Newell 1918–1997
        1. 1. Christopher (Carlton) Mears 1947–2012
  2. 2. Bernetta (Susan) Mears 1843–1912 m. William (A) Warrington 1849–
  3. 3. Joyce (M) Mears 1849–1921 m. John (William) Belote 1847–1893 m. George (William) Hargis 1855–1924
  4. 4. Benjamin (Franklin) Mears 1854–1927 m. Burdie (S) Kellam 1866–1904 m. Patience (Lovey) Belote 1862–1943
    1. 1. Drucilla (Virginia) Mears 1894–1979 m. Wesley (B) Watkinson 1891–1914 m. Edward (Littleton) Bell 1888–1963
    2. 2. Anna Mears 1889–1889
    3. 3. Sally (Wharton) Mears 1891–1975 m. Frederick (Harrison) Wimbrow 1885–1947
    4. 4. Blanche (Louise) Mears 1896–1985 m. Roy (Bernard) Jones 1885–1959
    5. 5. Harry (Cecil) Mears 1887–1963 m. Ella (Lillian) Duer 1888–1957
      1. 1. Francis (Duer) Mears 1919–1941
  5. 5. Laura (J) Mears 1839– m. James (F) Doughty 1839– m. Ebon (F) Stone 1837–

Edward Mears's Timeline

7 Records

1805
abt 1805
Birth of Edward S Mears in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 35
Edward S Mears resided here in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 45
Edward S Mears resided here in St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 45
Edward S Mears resided here in St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1850
11 Sep 1850
Age 45
Edward S Mears resided here in Saint George, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Saint George, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1855
Oct 1855
Age 50
Death of Edward S Mears in Northampton County, Virginia, USA
Northampton County, Virginia, USA
1855
1855
Age 50
Burial of Edward S Mears in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1805
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 932; Page: 131b
    [4] Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 549; Page: 67; Family History Library Film: 0029683

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 932; Page: 131b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington Dc; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census of the United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1850
    Event Place: Saint George, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Virginia, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1855
    Event Place: Northampton County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [3] Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia Deaths and Burials, 1853-1912

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
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