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Elmer Goodman Mears 1922–2009 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Dec 1922

Birth Location: Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 15 Feb 2009

Death Location: Barrington

Father: Wellington Meares

Mother: Rosa Branch

Spouse(s): Genevieve Sylvester

Children(s):

In 1922, Elmer Goodman Mears entered the world in Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA, born to Wellington Woody Meares And Rosa Ann Branch. In 1930, Elmer Goodman Mears resided in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. In 1935, Elmer Goodman Mears resided in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. Elmer Goodman Mears married Genevieve June Sylvester, and had children including Deborah Mears, Jeffrey Mears, Jimmy Cassandra. Elmer Goodman Mears passed away in 2009 in Barrington.

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Biography

  • In 1922, Elmer Goodman Mears entered the world in Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA, born to Wellington Woody Meares And Rosa Ann Branch.
  • In 1930, Elmer Goodman Mears resided in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Elmer Goodman Mears resided in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Elmer Goodman Mears married Genevieve June Sylvester, and had children including Deborah Mears, Jeffrey Mears, Jimmy Cassandra.
  • Elmer Goodman Mears passed away in 2009 in Barrington.

Immediate Family

Parents

Wellington Meares
1884–1928
Birth Location: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
WM
Rosa Branch
1890–1962
Birth Location: Orrum, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
RB

Spouses(s)

Genevieve Sylvester
1923–2007
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
GS

Children(s)

Elmer Mears's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Mears
1922–2009
Birth Place: Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Wellington Woody Meares
1884–1928
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Rosa (Ann) Branch
1890–1962
Orrum, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (Paywell) Mears
1857–1908
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Margaret (Anne) Stogner
1859–1928
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Alva Mears
1829–1863
Matitia Mercer
1829–1908
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Moses Mears
1805–1855
Lucy Taylor
1812–1898

Elmer Mears's Timeline

11 Records

1922
26 Dec 1922
Birth of Elmer Goodman Mears in Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 8
Elmer Goodman Mears resided here in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Elmer Goodman Mears resided here in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1938
1938
Age 16
Elmer Goodman Mears resided here in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 18
Elmer Goodman Mears resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1940
1940
Age 18
Elmer Goodman Mears resided here in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1943
1943
Age 21
Elmer Goodman Mears was married
None
1963
19 Dec 1963
Age 41
Elmer Goodman Mears resided here in Arlington Heights, Cook, Illinois, USA
Arlington Heights, Cook, Illinois, USA
1974
1974
Age 52
Elmer Goodman Mears resided here in Rolling Meadows, Cook, Illinois, USA
Rolling Meadows, Cook, Illinois, USA
1993
1993-1996
Age 71
Elmer Goodman Mears resided here in Rolling Meadows, Cook, Illinois, USA
Rolling Meadows, Cook, Illinois, USA
2009
15 Feb 2009
Age 87
Death of Elmer Goodman Mears in Barrington
Barrington

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1922
    Event Place: Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1190
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Chicago Suburban Daily Herald; Publication Date: 18 Feb 2009; Publication Place: Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA; PersonID=124283539
    [8] North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C083_66004
    [9] 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 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1943
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Chicago Suburban Daily Herald; Publication Date: 18 Feb 2009; Publication Place: Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA; PersonID=124283539

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1938
    Event Place: Robeson County, North Carolina, 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 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, 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 Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1190

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1963
    Event Place: Arlington Heights, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Arlington Heights Herald; Publication Date: 19 Dec 1963; Publication Place: Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1974
    Event Place: Rolling Meadows, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993-1996
    Event Place: Rolling Meadows, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Rolling Meadows; State: Illinois; Year(s): 1993-1996

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 2009
    Event Place: Barrington
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Chicago Suburban Daily Herald; Publication Date: 18 Feb 2009; Publication Place: Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA; PersonID=124283539
    [4] North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C083_66004
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Chicago Tribune; Publication Date: 19 Feb 2009; Publication Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA; ,0.81764895,0.13698882,0.9313074&xid=3355
    [6] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016
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