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Elizabeth Mears 1830–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1830

Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 9 Apr 1897

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Henry Mears

Mother: Sarah Taylor

Spouse(s): Robert Broadwater

Children(s): Mary Chase, Sarah Chase, Isabella Chase, Peter Chase

In 1830, Elizabeth Mears entered the world in Accomack County, Virginia, USA, born to Henry Mears And Sarah Ann Taylor. In 1860, Elizabeth Mears resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1867, Elizabeth Mears resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Elizabeth Mears married Chase, Robert J Broadwater, and had children including Isabella Chase, Mary Chase, Peter Chase, Sarah Jane Chase. Elizabeth Mears passed away in 1897 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1830, Elizabeth Mears entered the world in Accomack County, Virginia, USA, born to Henry Mears And Sarah Ann Taylor.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Mears resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1867, Elizabeth Mears resided in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Elizabeth Mears married Chase, Robert J Broadwater, and had children including Isabella Chase, Mary Chase, Peter Chase, Sarah Jane Chase.
  • Elizabeth Mears passed away in 1897 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Mears
1809–1882
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Sarah Taylor
1808–1849
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Robert Broadwater
1829–1890
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
RB

Children(s)

Mary Chase
1859–1943
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Sarah Chase
1849–1897
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
SC
Isabella Chase
1853–1860
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Peter Chase
1856–1860
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
PC

Elizabeth Mears's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Mears
1830–1897
Birth Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Henry Mears
1809–1882
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Ann) Taylor
1808–1849
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Bartholomew Mears
1757–1823
Guilford, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Betsy Maria) Copes
1769–1843
Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Mears
1725–1796
Joyce Walker
1725–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Bartholomew Mears
1693–1761
Rachel Kellam
1705–1779

Elizabeth Mears's Descendants

1.
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Elizabeth Mears (1830–9 Apr 1897) m. Robert (J) Broadwater (1829–18 Oct 1890)
  1. 1. Mary Chase 1859–1943 m. Harry (H) Barnett 1858–1932
  2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Chase 1849–1897 m. Aaron (R) Tomlin 1840–1893
  3. 3. Isabella Chase 1853–1860
  4. 4. Peter Chase 1856–1860

Elizabeth Mears's Timeline

8 Records

1830
1830
Birth of Elizabeth Mears in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 30
Elizabeth Mears resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1867
1867
Age 37
Elizabeth Mears resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 40
Elizabeth Mears resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 50
Elizabeth Mears resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1897
4 Apr 1897
Age 67
Death of Elizabeth Mears in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1897
9 Apr 1897
Age 67
Burial of Elizabeth Mears in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1897
16 Oct 1897
Age 67
Elizabeth Mears - Probate in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates Index
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1971, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 031851-034250
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1971, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 074101-076650
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1166; Page: 5c; Enumeration District: 001
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 4 Dist 11 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1418; Page: 483A
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 4 District 11, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1390; Page: 58A
    [7] 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: Philadelphia Ward 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1153; Page: 42; Famil
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Publication Date: 8 Apr 1897; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.5686314,0.27488992,0.59524477&xid=

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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: Philadelphia Ward 3, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1153; Page: 42; Famil

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1867
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 4 Dist 11 (2nd Enum), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1418; Page: 483A
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 4 District 11, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1390; Page: 58A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1166; Page: 5c; Enumeration District: 001

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1897
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates Index
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1784-1973; Author: Montgomery County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Philadelphia Inquirer; Publication Date: 8 Apr 1897; Publication Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.5686314,0.27488992,0.59524477&xid=

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1897
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 16 Oct 1897
    Event Place: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1784-1973; Author: Montgomery County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills
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