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Sign up freeFranklin Frank Ray Mears 1911–1987 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 13 Apr 1911
Birth Location: Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Death Date: 1987
Death Location: Woodbury, Cumberland, Illinois, USA
Father: Bill Mears
Mother: Florence Cooper
Spouse(s): Winnie Simpson
Children(s): E Mears
In 1911, Franklin Frank Ray Mears entered the world in Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA, born to Bill Riley Mears And Florence Lilly Melissa Cooper. In 1920, Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided in Cannon County, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided in Cannon County, Tennessee, USA. Franklin Frank Ray Mears married Winnie Lee Simpson, and had children including E Juanita Lynn Mears. Franklin Frank Ray Mears passed away in 1987 in Woodbury, Cumberland, Illinois, USA.
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Biography
- In 1911, Franklin Frank Ray Mears entered the world in Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA, born to Bill Riley Mears And Florence Lilly Melissa Cooper.
- In 1920, Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided in Cannon County, Tennessee, USA.
- In 1930, Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided in Cannon County, Tennessee, USA.
- Franklin Frank Ray Mears married Winnie Lee Simpson, and had children including E Juanita Lynn Mears.
- Franklin Frank Ray Mears passed away in 1987 in Woodbury, Cumberland, Illinois, USA.
Immediate Family
Parents
Bill Mears
1869–1940
Birth Location: Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Florence Cooper
1878–1965
Birth Location: Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)
Winnie Simpson
1905–1993
Birth Location: Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
WS
Children(s)
E Mears
1937–1998
Birth Location: Bradyville, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
EM
Franklin Mears's Ancestors
Self
Franklin Mears
1911–1987
Birth Place: Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Bill Riley Mears
1869–1940
Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America
Florence (Lilly Melissa) Cooper
1878–1965
Rutherford County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Robert (Riley) Mears
1822–1870
Warren County, Tennessee, USA
Rebecca (Jane) Waters
1846–1904
Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1770–1849
Elizabeth Stephens
1784–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joel Mears
1754–1835
Mary Barnes
1756–1837
Franklin Mears's Descendants
1.
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Franklin (Frank Ray) Mears
(13 Apr 1911–1987)
m. Winnie (Lee) Simpson (18 Jun 1905–1993)
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1. E (Juanita Lynn) Mears 1937–1998 m. Richard (Lee) Booker 1930–1989
Franklin Mears's Timeline
10 Records
1911
13 Apr 1911
Birth of Franklin Frank Ray Mears in Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided here in Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided here in Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided here in Rural, Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Rural, Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
1936
1936
Age 25
Franklin Frank Ray Mears was married
None
1940
1940
Age 29
Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided here in Bradyville, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Bradyville, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
1945
1945
Age 34
Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided here in Rural, Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Rural, Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 39
Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided here in Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
1987
17 Jan 1987
Age 76
Death of Franklin Frank Ray Mears in Paris, Edgar, Illinois, USA
Paris, Edgar, Illinois, USA
1987
1987
Age 76
Burial of Franklin Frank Ray Mears in Woodbury, Cumberland, Illinois, USA
Woodbury, Cumberland, Illinois, USA
1911
13 Apr 1911
Birth of Franklin Frank Ray Mears in Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided here in Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided here in Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided here in Rural, Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Rural, Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
1936
1936
Age 25
Franklin Frank Ray Mears was married
None
1940
1940
Age 29
Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided here in Bradyville, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Bradyville, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
1945
1945
Age 34
Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided here in Rural, Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Rural, Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 39
Franklin Frank Ray Mears resided here in Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
1987
17 Jan 1987
Age 76
Death of Franklin Frank Ray Mears in Paris, Edgar, Illinois, USA
Paris, Edgar, Illinois, USA
1987
1987
Age 76
Burial of Franklin Frank Ray Mears in Woodbury, Cumberland, Illinois, USA
Woodbury, Cumberland, Illinois, USA
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 13 Apr 1911
Event Place: Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Record Source:
[1] Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002
[2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 199
[3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03877; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 8-13
[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, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 8, Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1730; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 31
[6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Cannon, Tennessee; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341969
[7] Florida, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives At Washington, D.c.; Washington, D.c.; Series Title: Passenger Manifests of Airplanes Arriving At West Palm Beach, Florida; NAI Number: 2983379; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; R
[8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Herald and Review; Publication Date: 19 Jan 1987; Publication Place: Decatur, Illinois, USA; ,0.2906158,0.49756894,0.43425867&xid=3355
[10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: 3617; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 8-3
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 1936
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Herald and Review; Publication Date: 19 Jan 1987; Publication Place: Decatur, Illinois, USA; ,0.2906158,0.49756894,0.43425867&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 8, Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1730; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 31
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Cannon, Tennessee; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341969
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Rural, Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03877; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 8-13
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Bradyville, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 199
[2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03877; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 8-13
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 8 Jul 1943
Event Place: West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Record Source: Florida, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives At Washington, D.c.; Washington, D.c.; Series Title: Passenger Manifests of Airplanes Arriving At West Palm Beach, Florida; NAI Number: 2983379; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; R
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1945
Event Place: Rural, Cannon County, Tennessee, 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: Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: 3617; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 8-3
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1950
Event Place: Cannon County, Tennessee, 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: Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: 3617; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 8-3
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 17 Jan 1987
Event Place: Paris, Edgar, Illinois, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Herald and Review; Publication Date: 19 Jan 1987; Publication Place: Decatur, Illinois, USA; ,0.2906158,0.49756894,0.43425867&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Burial
Event Date: 1987
Event Place: Woodbury, Cumberland, Illinois, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Herald and Review; Publication Date: 19 Jan 1987; Publication Place: Decatur, Illinois, USA; ,0.2906158,0.49756894,0.43425867&xid=3355
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 13 Apr 1911
Event Place: Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Record Source:
[1] Tennessee, U.S., Marriage Records, 1780-2002, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee State Marriages, 1780-2002
[2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 199
[3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03877; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 8-13
[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, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 8, Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1730; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 31
[6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Cannon, Tennessee; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341969
[7] Florida, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives At Washington, D.c.; Washington, D.c.; Series Title: Passenger Manifests of Airplanes Arriving At West Palm Beach, Florida; NAI Number: 2983379; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; R
[8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Herald and Review; Publication Date: 19 Jan 1987; Publication Place: Decatur, Illinois, USA; ,0.2906158,0.49756894,0.43425867&xid=3355
[10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: 3617; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 8-3
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 1936
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Herald and Review; Publication Date: 19 Jan 1987; Publication Place: Decatur, Illinois, USA; ,0.2906158,0.49756894,0.43425867&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 8, Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1730; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 31
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Cannon, Tennessee; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2341969
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Rural, Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03877; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 8-13
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Bradyville, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 199
[2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03877; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 8-13
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 8 Jul 1943
Event Place: West Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Florida, USA
Record Source: Florida, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives At Washington, D.c.; Washington, D.c.; Series Title: Passenger Manifests of Airplanes Arriving At West Palm Beach, Florida; NAI Number: 2983379; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; R
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1945
Event Place: Rural, Cannon County, Tennessee, 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: Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: 3617; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 8-3
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1950
Event Place: Cannon County, Tennessee, 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: Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: 3617; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 8-3
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 17 Jan 1987
Event Place: Paris, Edgar, Illinois, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Herald and Review; Publication Date: 19 Jan 1987; Publication Place: Decatur, Illinois, USA; ,0.2906158,0.49756894,0.43425867&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Burial
Event Date: 1987
Event Place: Woodbury, Cumberland, Illinois, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Herald and Review; Publication Date: 19 Jan 1987; Publication Place: Decatur, Illinois, USA; ,0.2906158,0.49756894,0.43425867&xid=3355