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Elbert Allen Mears 1917–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Jul 1917

Birth Location: James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 1986

Death Location: Riverside, Riverside, California, USA

Father: Floyd Mears

Mother: Lora Ward

Spouse(s): Lily Overman

Children(s):

The story of Elbert Allen Mears began in 1917 in James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA. In 1920, Elbert Allen Mears resided in Big Creek, Taney, Missouri, USA. In 1930, Elbert Allen Mears resided in Boone, Douglas, Missouri, USA. Elbert Allen Mears married Lily Belle Overman, and had children including Ronald Thomas Mears. Elbert Allen Mears passed away in 1986 in Riverside, Riverside, California, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elbert Allen Mears began in 1917 in James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Elbert Allen Mears resided in Big Creek, Taney, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1930, Elbert Allen Mears resided in Boone, Douglas, Missouri, USA.
  • Elbert Allen Mears married Lily Belle Overman, and had children including Ronald Thomas Mears.
  • Elbert Allen Mears passed away in 1986 in Riverside, Riverside, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elbert Mears's Ancestors

Self
Elbert Mears
1917–1986
Birth Place: James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Floyd Washington Mears
1895–1976
Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Lora (Ethel) Ward
1898–1948
Lutie, Ozark County, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Adrian (Northcutt) Mears
1849–1919
Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Ellen) Hendon
1869–1910
Thayer, Oregon, Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
Gabriel Mears
1812–1866
Sarah Phillips
1817–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1770–1849
Elizabeth Stephens
1784–1830

Elbert Mears's Timeline

13 Records

1917
2 Jul 1917
Birth of Elbert Allen Mears in James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
Elbert Allen Mears resided here in Big Creek, Taney, Missouri, USA
Big Creek, Taney, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Elbert Allen Mears resided here in Boone, Douglas, Missouri, USA
Boone, Douglas, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Elbert Allen Mears resided here in Benton, Douglas, Missouri, USA
Benton, Douglas, Missouri, USA
1940
1940
Age 23
Elbert Allen Mears resided here in Benton, Douglas, Missouri, USA
Benton, Douglas, Missouri, USA
1940
1940
Age 23
Elbert Allen Mears resided here in Douglas County, Missouri, USA
Douglas County, Missouri, USA
1940
12 Sep 1940
Age 23
Elbert Allen Mears resided here in Ava, Douglas, Missouri, USA
Ava, Douglas, Missouri, USA
1945
1945
Age 28
Elbert Allen Mears resided here in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
1950
1950
Age 33
Elbert Allen Mears resided here in Downey, Los Angeles, California, USA
Downey, Los Angeles, California, USA
1955
1955
Age 38
Elbert Allen Mears resided here in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
1956
11 Apr 1956
Age 39
Elbert Allen Mears was married in Nevada, USA
Nevada, USA
1986
14 Nov 1986
Age 69
Death of Elbert Allen Mears in Riverside County, California, USA
Riverside County, California, USA
1986
1986
Age 69
Burial of Elbert Allen Mears in Riverside, Riverside, California, USA
Riverside, Riverside, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1917
    Event Place: James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1196
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] Place: Riverside; Date: 14 Nov 1986; Social Security: 539228509
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: 1917
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Downey, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 4638; Page: 29; Enumeration District: 19-499

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1956
    Event Place: Nevada, USA
    Record Source: Nevada, U.S., Marriage Index, 1956-2005

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Big Creek, Taney, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Boone, Douglas, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Benton, Douglas, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Benton, Douglas, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Douglas County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1940
    Event Place: Ava, Douglas, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Douglas County Herald; Publication Date: 12 Sep 1940; Publication Place: Ava, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1196

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Downey, Los Angeles, California, 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: Downey, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 4638; Page: 29; Enumeration District: 19-499

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1986
    Event Place: Riverside County, California, 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] Place: Riverside; Date: 14 Nov 1986; Social Security: 539228509
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1986
    Event Place: Riverside, Riverside, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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