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Elizabeth Mears 1821–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Mar 1821

Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1908

Death Location: Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Father: William Mears

Mother: Elizabeth Ashby

Spouse(s): James Bell

Children(s): Emma Mears, George Bell

Elizabeth Mears was born in 1821 in Accomack County, Virginia, USA, the child of William Mears And Elizabeth Ashby. In 1830, Elizabeth Mears resided in St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA. In 1850, Elizabeth Mears resided in St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA. Elizabeth Mears married James S Bell, and had children including Emma G Mears, George William Bell. Elizabeth Mears passed away in 1908 in Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Elizabeth Mears was born in 1821 in Accomack County, Virginia, USA, the child of William Mears And Elizabeth Ashby.
  • In 1830, Elizabeth Mears resided in St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Mears resided in St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • Elizabeth Mears married James S Bell, and had children including Emma G Mears, George William Bell.
  • Elizabeth Mears passed away in 1908 in Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Mears
1772–1834
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Ashby
1767–1831
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

James Bell
1816–1886
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
JB

Children(s)

Emma Mears
1854–1896
Birth Location: St. Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
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George Bell
1859–1926
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
GB

Elizabeth Mears's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Mears
1821–1908
Birth Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Mears
1772–1834
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Ashby
1767–1831
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Elisha Mears
–1798
Comfort West
1745–1804
Accomack Co., VA
Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1712–1755
Mary Stringer
1715–1755
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1677–1745
Mary Fosque
1680–1747

Elizabeth Mears's Descendants

1.
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Elizabeth Mears (21 Mar 1821–1908) m. James (S) Bell (4 Aug 1816–1886)
  1. 1. Emma (G) Mears 1854–1896 m. Columbus (Bonepart) Mears 1847–1919
    1. 1. Tully (Fisher) Mears 1883–1968 m. Agatha (Nona) Davis 1899–1949 m. Elsie (Nock) Mears 1899–1991 m. Lydia (Mae) Cutler 1884–1942
      1. 1. Tullie (Edward Orion) Mears 1911–2003 m. Carrie (Edna) Mears 1913–2009
        1. 1. Edward (Bruce) Mears 1935–1989 m. Jolena Hopkins 1936–2003
      2. 2. Delmas (Jerome) Mears 1907–1985 m. Pearl (Nock) Mears 1905–1986
      3. 3. Eloise (Helen) Mears 1914–1996 m. William (Paul) Cowger 1916–2001
      4. 4. Mary (Emma) Mears 1906–1984 m. Charles (Wesley) Hall 1904–1949
      5. 5. Bruce (E) Mears 1909–
    2. 2. Kendall (Joshua) Mears 1890–1965 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Burton 1897–1971
      1. 1. Orville (Burton) Mears 1917–1917
    3. 3. Priscilla (Anderson) Mears 1893–1980 m. Leonard (Thomas) Mears 1890–1890
      1. 1. Gladys (Maggie) Mears 1917–1996 m. Clifton (Warrick) Stevens 1913–1970
      2. 2. India (Marie) Mears 1923–2002 m. Raymond (Carson) Budd 1921–1978
      3. 3. Mary Mears 1925–
      4. 4. Garnett (Cosby) Mears 1915–1991 m. Lillian (Katheline) Wolf 1920–1959
    4. 4. Noah (Columbus) Mears 1874–1961 m. Marcelline (Pearl) Gardener 1888–1959 m. Capitola Evans 1882–1906
      1. 1. Vernon (Vinal) Mears 1919–1996
      2. 2. William (James C) Mears 1909–1983 m. Sadie (Foskey) Baker 1907–1969
      3. 3. Isaac (Innman) Mears 1924–2005 m. Hattie (Christine) Barrack 1928–1988
      4. 4. Percy (Preston\Prentice) Mears 1911–1992
      5. 5. Woodrow (Wilson) Mears 1915–1986 m. Ruth (Joyce) Smith 1932–2002
      6. 6. Samuel (Smith) Mears 1931–1985
      7. 7. Eddie (Ernest) Mears 1927–1995
      8. 8. Fairy (White) Mears 1922–1988
      9. 9. Ruth (Dennis) Mears 1917–1965 m. John (Douglas) Rew 1906–1968
      10. 10. Margaret (T W) Mears 1913–1914
      11. 11. Helen (E D) Mears 1908–1908
    5. 5. Julia (E) Mears 1875–1952 m. Abel (Thomas) Mears 1851–1932
      1. 1. Julius (F) Mears 1900–1962
      2. 2. Annie (Thelma) Mears 1898–1978 m. George (Grover Cleveland) Isdell 1887–1980
      3. 3. Emma (E) Mears 1902–1969 m. Burlain (Berlin Henwood) Evans 1897–1977
      4. 4. Calvin (T) Mears 1907–1908
    6. 6. Margaret (Thomas) Mears 1877–1965 m. Jefferson (Davis H) Mears 1862–1935 m. John (William) Rew 1860–
      1. 1. John (Douglas) Rew 1906–1968 m. Ruth (Dennis) Mears 1917–1965
    7. 7. Mary (Catherine) Mears 1879–1938 m. George (Washington) Richardson 1875–1939
    8. 8. Charlie (Elliot) Mears 1894–1972 m. Mae (Ann) Davis 1901–1978
      1. 1. Mildred (Mae) Mears 1922–1999 m. Leslie (George) Gillespie 1913–1970
      2. 2. Juanita (Rosemon) Mears 1937–2017 m. Merritt (William) Shrieves 1937–2017
      3. 3. Carlton (William) Mears 1926–1961
    9. 9. David (Daniel) Mears 1881–1948 m. Adelia (Attie V) Garriss 1891–1973
      1. 1. Agnes (M) Mears 1921–2001
      2. 2. John (David) Mears 1930–2006 m. Mary (Frances) Lofton 1927–2002
      3. 3. Ruth (Myrtle) Mears 1914–1982 m. Thomas (Jefferson) Stroud 1908–1973
    10. 10. Infant (Daughter) Mears 1872–1872
    11. 11. Annie (M) Mears 1887–1887
  2. 2. George (William) Bell 1859–1926 m. Bertie (Grace) Mears 1879–1947 m. Ida (J) Davis 1863–1901

Elizabeth Mears's Timeline

9 Records

1821
21 Mar 1821
Birth of Elizabeth Mears in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 9
Elizabeth Mears resided here in St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 29
Elizabeth Mears resided here in St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 39
Elizabeth Mears resided here in St Georges Parish, Locust Mount, Accomack, Virginia, USA
St Georges Parish, Locust Mount, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 49
Elizabeth Mears resided here in St Georges Parish, Locust Mount, Accomack, Virginia, USA
St Georges Parish, Locust Mount, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 59
Elizabeth Mears resided here in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 79
Elizabeth Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1908
13 Apr 1908
Age 87
Death of Elizabeth Mears in Trower, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Trower, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1908
1908
Age 87
Burial of Elizabeth Mears in Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1821
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 1697; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0013
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: M653_1330; Page: 284; Family History
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 192; Page: 298; Family History Library Film: 0029671

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: St Georges Parish, Locust Mount, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: M653_1330; Page: 284; Family History

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: St Georges Parish, Locust Mount, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    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 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1908
    Event Place: Trower, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1908
    Event Place: Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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