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Ella Mears 1874–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Nov 1874

Birth Location: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1947

Death Location: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Father: Betty Mears

Mother: Lorenzo Mears

Spouse(s): William Kellam

Children(s): Mazie Kellam

The story of Ella Mears began in 1874 in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA. In 1880, Ella Mears resided in Accomack County, Virginia, USA. In 1900, Ella Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA. Ella Mears married William James Kellam, and had children including Mazie Kellam. Ella Mears passed away in 1947 in Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Ella Mears began in 1874 in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, Ella Mears resided in Accomack County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Ella Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • Ella Mears married William James Kellam, and had children including Mazie Kellam.
  • Ella Mears passed away in 1947 in Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Betty Mears
1856–1928
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Lorenzo Mears
1835–1888
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

William Kellam
1877–1950
Birth Location: Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA
WK

Children(s)

Mazie Kellam
1901–1969
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
MK

Ella Mears's Ancestors

Self
Ella Mears
1874–1947
Birth Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Parents
Betty Elizabeth P Mears
1856–1928
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Lorenzo (Don) Mears
1835–1888
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Lorenzo (Don) Mears
1835–1888
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth) Kellam
1828–1895
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Jesse Mears
1797–1854
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Wyatt
1790–
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Mears
1797–1854
Elizabeth Wyatt
1790–
Hillary Mears
1756–1836
Euphemia Bell
1765–1833
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hillary Mears
1756–1836
Euphemia Bell
1765–1833
Levin Mears
1736–1808
Sally Cole
1740–

Ella Mears's Descendants

1.
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Ella Mears (19 Nov 1874–1947) m. William (James) Kellam (20 Apr 1877–1950)
  1. 1. Mazie Kellam 1901–1969 m. Spencer (Rogers) Mears 1900–1950
    1. 1. Spencer (Rogers) Mears 1921–1981
    2. 2. Warren (Kellam) Mears 1922–2011

Ella Mears's Timeline

9 Records

1874
19 Nov 1874
Birth of Ella Mears in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
Ella Mears resided here in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Ella Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Ella Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Ella Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 61
Ella Mears resided here in Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 66
Ella Mears resided here in Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1947
23 Nov 1947
Age 73
Death of Ella Mears in Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1947
1947
Age 73
Burial of Ella Mears in Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1874
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Onancock, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 1-11
    [2] Accomack County, Virginia Births, 1874-1877
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T625_1877; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 14
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 1351; Page: 223d; Enumeration District: 008
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 1697; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 0012
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T624_1619; Page: 22a; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1375632
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Va, Usa; Virginia, Birth Registers, 1853-1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 1351; Page: 223d; Enumeration District: 008

    Genealogy Event 3
    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: 22; Enumeration District: 0012

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T624_1619; Page: 22a; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1375632

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T625_1877; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 14

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Onancock, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 1-11

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Onancock, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 1-11

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Nov 1947
    Event Place: Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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