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Frank James Mears 1916–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Nov 1916

Birth Location: Lea County, New Mexico, USA

Death Date: 1981

Death Location: Dimmitt, Castro, Texas, USA

Father: Frank Mears

Mother: Mary Petree

Spouse(s): Laura Stokes

Children(s):

The story of Frank James Mears began in 1916 in Lea County, New Mexico, USA. In 1918, Frank James Mears resided in Tucumcari, Quay, New Mexico, USA. In 1920, Frank James Mears resided in Dawson County, Texas, USA. Frank James Mears married Laura Louise Stokes, and had children including Charlotte Lanell Mears. Frank James Mears passed away in 1981 in Dimmitt, Castro, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Frank James Mears began in 1916 in Lea County, New Mexico, USA.
  • In 1918, Frank James Mears resided in Tucumcari, Quay, New Mexico, USA.
  • In 1920, Frank James Mears resided in Dawson County, Texas, USA.
  • Frank James Mears married Laura Louise Stokes, and had children including Charlotte Lanell Mears.
  • Frank James Mears passed away in 1981 in Dimmitt, Castro, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Mears
1884–1972
Birth Location: Floresville, Wilson, Texas, USA
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Mary Petree
1886–1949
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Laura Stokes
1916–2012
Birth Location: Dawson County, Texas, USA
LS

Children(s)

Frank Mears's Ancestors

Self
Frank Mears
1916–1981
Birth Place: Lea County, New Mexico, USA
Parents
Frank James Mears
1884–1972
Floresville, Wilson, Texas, USA
Mary (Katherine) Petree
1886–1949
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Haynes (Wellington) Mears
1856–1947
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Lenora (Nora Lavina) Wooley
1860–1933
Lee County, Texas, USA
Great-Grandparents
Alva Mears
1829–1863
Matitia Mercer
1829–1908
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Moses Mears
1805–1855
Lucy Taylor
1812–1898

Frank Mears's Timeline

10 Records

1916
11 Nov 1916
Birth of Frank James Mears in Lea County, New Mexico, USA
Lea County, New Mexico, USA
1918
31 Oct 1918
Age 2
Frank James Mears resided here in Tucumcari, Quay, New Mexico, USA
Tucumcari, Quay, New Mexico, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Frank James Mears resided here in Dawson County, Texas, USA
Dawson County, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Frank James Mears resided here in Lamesa, Dawson, Texas, USA
Lamesa, Dawson, Texas, USA
1930
18 Dec 1930
Age 14
Frank James Mears resided here in Welch, Dawson, Texas, USA
Welch, Dawson, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Frank James Mears resided here in Rural, Dawson County, Texas, USA
Rural, Dawson County, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 24
Frank James Mears resided here in Welch, Dawson, Texas, USA
Welch, Dawson, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 34
Frank James Mears resided here in Castro County, Texas, USA
Castro County, Texas, USA
1981
28 Nov 1981
Age 65
Death of Frank James Mears in Dimmitt, Castro, Texas, USA
Dimmitt, Castro, Texas, USA
1981
1981
Age 65
Burial of Frank James Mears in Dimmitt, Castro, Texas, USA
Dimmitt, Castro, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1916
    Event Place: Lea County, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1008
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dawson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04018; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 58-15
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Castro, Texas; Roll: 4172; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 35-6

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1918
    Event Place: Tucumcari, Quay, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: New Mexico, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Tucumcari News and Tucumcari Times; Publication Date: 31 Oct 1918; Publication Place: Tucumcari, New Mexico, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dawson County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lamesa, Dawson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1930
    Event Place: Welch, Dawson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 122

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Dawson County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dawson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04018; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 58-15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Welch, Dawson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1008
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dawson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04018; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 58-15

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Castro County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Castro, Texas; Roll: 4172; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 35-6

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1981
    Event Place: Dimmitt, Castro, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1981
    Event Place: Dimmitt, Castro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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