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Floyd Mears 1904–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Oct 1904

Birth Location: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1943

Death Location: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Father: Alexander Mears

Mother: Sarah Strickland

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Strickland

Children(s): Cecil Mears

In 1904, Floyd Mears entered the world in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA, born to Alexander James Mears And Sarah A Strickland. In 1910, Floyd Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1920, Floyd Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Floyd Mears married Elizabeth Ann Strickland, and had children including Cecil Devon Mears. Floyd Mears passed away in 1943 in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1904, Floyd Mears entered the world in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA, born to Alexander James Mears And Sarah A Strickland.
  • In 1910, Floyd Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Floyd Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Floyd Mears married Elizabeth Ann Strickland, and had children including Cecil Devon Mears.
  • Floyd Mears passed away in 1943 in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Mears
1831–1902
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
AM
Sarah Strickland
1870–1906
Birth Location: Springfield, North Carolina, USA
SS

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Strickland
1909–1979
Birth Location: Tabor City, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
ES

Children(s)

Cecil Mears
1926–2007
Birth Location: Tabor City, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
CM

Floyd Mears's Ancestors

Self
Floyd Mears
1904–1943
Birth Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Alexander James Mears
1831–1902
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (A) Strickland
1870–1906
Springfield, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Alfred Mears
1807–1872
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Eliza Nance
1811–1900
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joab Mears
1780–1880
Mary Coleman
1778–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mark Mears
1710–1779
Elizabeth Pelt
1735–

Floyd Mears's Descendants

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Floyd Mears (7 Oct 1904–1943) m. Elizabeth (Ann) Strickland (2 Aug 1909–1979)
  1. 1. Cecil (Devon) Mears 1926–2007 m. Dorthy (Myrtle) Suggs 1930–2012

Floyd Mears's Timeline

10 Records

1904
7 Oct 1904
Birth of Floyd Mears in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 6
Floyd Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 16
Floyd Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 26
Floyd Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 31
Floyd Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 36
Floyd Mears resided here in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1942
1942
Age 38
Floyd Mears resided here in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1943
7 Sep 1943
Age 39
Death of Floyd Mears in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1943
1943
Age 39
Burial of Floyd Mears in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1944
1944
Age 40
Floyd Mears - Probate in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1904
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 250
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02893; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 24-31A
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 33
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2341417
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News & Observer; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1943; Publication Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; ,0.15743983,0.8573454,0.24313219&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 33

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2341417

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02893; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 24-31A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02893; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 24-31A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 250

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Sep 1943
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, North Carolina, Columbus County, Estate Records; Author: Columbus County (North Carolina). Clerk of the Superior Court
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News & Observer; Publication Date: 11 Sep 1943; Publication Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; ,0.15743983,0.8573454,0.24313219&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, North Carolina, Columbus County, Estate Records; Author: Columbus County (North Carolina). Clerk of the Superior Court
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