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Francis Spears 1874–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1874

Birth Location: Virginia, USA

Death Date: aft 1900

Death Location: based on Census Data

Father: Andrew Spears

Mother: Cena Hill

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Woodie Brooks

In 1874, Francis Spears entered the world in Virginia, USA, born to Andrew Spears And Cena Hill. In 1870, Francis Spears resided in Elk Creek, Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA. Francis Spears had children including Woodie Leona Spears Brooks. Francis Spears passed away in 1900 in based on Census Data.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Francis Spears entered the world in Virginia, USA, born to Andrew Spears And Cena Hill.
  • In 1870, Francis Spears resided in Elk Creek, Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA.
  • Francis Spears had children including Woodie Leona Spears Brooks.
  • Francis Spears passed away in 1900 in based on Census Data.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew Spears
1834–
Birth Location: North Carolina
AS
Cena Hill
1829–1905
Birth Location: Grayson, Virginia, United States
CH

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Woodie Brooks
1895–1984
Birth Location: Virginia
WB

Francis Spears's Ancestors

Self
Francis Spears
1874–1900
Birth Place: Virginia, USA
Parents
Andrew Spears
1834–
North Carolina
Cena Hill
1829–1905
Grayson, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John Spears
1804–1870
Surry, Yadkin, North Carolina, United States
Jane ((Jennie)(Virginia?)) Head
1809–1870
Surry County, NC, USA
Arthur Hill
1797–1881
Grayson County, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Patton) Hill
1799–1889
Grayson, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Col. Speer
1778–1868
RUTH Speer)
1775–1847
William Head
1740–1836
Sarah Currey
1768–1850
Thomas Sr.
1775–1832
Isabelle Hill
1776–1854
John Sr
1774–1856
Nancy Patton
1775–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. Speer
1750–1798
Rachel Hudspeth
1750–1810
THOMAS CAIN
1724–1799
CELIA (CAIN)
1747–1827
George Head
1723–1781
Elizabeth DEARING
1723–1781
Joseph Curry
1748–1800
Mary May
1744–1824
David Fulton
1751–1822
Nancy Fulton
1756–1822
Aaron Johnson
1758–1785
Ann Wheeler
1762–1800

Francis Spears's Descendants

1.
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Francis Spears (May 1874–aft 1900)
  1. 1. Woodie (Leona Spears) Brooks 1895–1984 m. Walter (H) Brooks 1891–1941
    1. 1. Walter (Harden) Brooks 1921–2012 m. Margaret (Ethleen Brinkley) Stump 1925–
    2. 2. Francis Brooks 1926–1926
    3. 3. Hubert Brooks 1918–2011
    4. 4. Roy Brooks 1918–1988 m. Claudine (Marie Brooks) Heath 1921–2004
    5. 5. Berlin Brooks 1923–1978
    6. 6. Louise Bailey 1927–2013 m. William (Martin) Bailey 1928–1970
    7. 7. Phyllis (Gray Brooks) Laprad 1933–2009

Francis Spears's Timeline

8 Records

1862
Abt 1862
Birth of Francis Spears in Virginia
Virginia
1864
May 1864
Birth of Francis Spears in Virginia
Virginia
1870
1870
Francis Spears resided here in Elk Creek, Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Elk Creek, Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA
1874
May 1874
Birth of Francis Spears in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
Francis Spears resided here in Old Town, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Old Town, Grayson, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
Francis Spears resided here in Old Town, Grayson, Virginia, USA
Old Town, Grayson, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Francis Spears resided here in Grahams Forge, Wythe, Virginia, USA
Grahams Forge, Wythe, Virginia, USA
1900
aft 1900
Age 26
Death of Francis Spears in based on Census Data
based on Census Data

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1864
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Elk Creek, Grayson, Virginia; Roll: M593_1649; Page: 165A
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grahams Forge, Wythe, Virginia; Roll: 1732; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1241732
    [4] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1862
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grahams Forge, Wythe, Virginia; Roll: 1732; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1241732

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1874
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grahams Forge, Wythe, Virginia; Roll: 1732; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1241732

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Elk Creek, Independence, Grayson, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Elk Creek, Grayson, Virginia; Roll: M593_1649; Page: 165A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Old Town, Grayson, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Old Town, Grayson, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grahams Forge, Wythe, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grahams Forge, Wythe, Virginia; Roll: 1732; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0134; FHL microfilm: 1241732

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: aft 1900
    Event Place: based on Census Data
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