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Elijah Mears 1784–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1784

Birth Location: Caroline County, Maryland, USA

Death Date: 1840

Death Location: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Zadock Mears

Mother: Elizabeth Sharpe

Spouse(s): Martha Montgomery

Children(s):

In 1784, Elijah Mears entered the world in Caroline County, Maryland, USA, born to Zadock Mears And Elizabeth Betty Sharpe. In 1810, Elijah Mears resided in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA. In 1830, Elijah Mears resided in Warren County, Tennessee, USA. Elijah Mears married Martha Montgomery. Elijah Mears passed away in 1840 in Cannon County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1784, Elijah Mears entered the world in Caroline County, Maryland, USA, born to Zadock Mears And Elizabeth Betty Sharpe.
  • In 1810, Elijah Mears resided in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1830, Elijah Mears resided in Warren County, Tennessee, USA.
  • Elijah Mears married Martha Montgomery.
  • Elijah Mears passed away in 1840 in Cannon County, Tennessee, USA.

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Elijah Mears's Ancestors

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Elijah Mears
1784–1840
Birth Place: Caroline County, Maryland, USA
Parents
Zadock Mears
1745–1790
Caroline County, Maryland, USA
Elizabeth (Betty) Sharpe
1754–1816
Caroline County, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
William Mears
1725–1785
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Mears
1703–1762
Sabrah Armitrader
1702–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Meares
1675–1745
Margaret Garrison
1680–1745

Elijah Mears's Timeline

6 Records

1784
1784
Birth of Elijah Mears in Caroline County, Maryland, USA
Caroline County, Maryland, USA
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 26
Elijah Mears resided here in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 46
Elijah Mears resided here in Warren County, Tennessee, USA
Warren County, Tennessee, USA
1836
1836
Age 52
Elijah Mears resided here in Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 56
Elijah Mears resided here in Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 56
Death of Elijah Mears in Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Cannon County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Caroline County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 963; Image: Ncm252_40-0329; FHL Roll: 0337913

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Warren County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Warren, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 181; Page: 315; Family History Library Film: 0024539

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: The Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Early Tax Lists of Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: 519; Page: 124; Family History Library Film: 0024543

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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