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Geneva Mears 1917–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Oct 1917

Birth Location: Whites Creek, Bladen, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1955

Death Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Bethel Mears

Mother: Annie Guyton

Spouse(s): Rossie Ransom

Children(s):

In 1917, Geneva Mears entered the world in Whites Creek, Bladen, North Carolina, USA, born to Bethel Mark Mears And Annie Flora Guyton. In 1920, Geneva Mears resided in Whites Creek, Bladen, North Carolina, USA. In 1922, Geneva Mears resided in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA. Geneva Mears married Rossie Jackson Ransom. Geneva Mears passed away in 1955 in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Geneva Mears entered the world in Whites Creek, Bladen, North Carolina, USA, born to Bethel Mark Mears And Annie Flora Guyton.
  • In 1920, Geneva Mears resided in Whites Creek, Bladen, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1922, Geneva Mears resided in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA.
  • Geneva Mears married Rossie Jackson Ransom.
  • Geneva Mears passed away in 1955 in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bethel Mears
1889–1983
Birth Location: Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
BM
Annie Guyton
1887–1964
Birth Location: Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
AG

Spouses(s)

Rossie Ransom
1917–1970
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
RR

Children(s)

Geneva Mears's Ancestors

Self
Geneva Mears
1917–1955
Birth Place: Whites Creek, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Bethel Mark Mears
1889–1983
Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
Annie (Flora) Guyton
1887–1964
Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Bethel (Mark) Mears
1864–1934
Canning, Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Newkirk) Wayne
1861–1997
Lake Roscommon Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Bethaniel Mears
1803–1884
Margaret Perry
1829–1906
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Mears
1760–1806
Naomi Tyson
1765–1815
Daniel Perry
1797–1873
Margaret Clark
1807–1889

Geneva Mears's Timeline

13 Records

1917
29 Oct 1917
Birth of Geneva Mears in Whites Creek, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
Whites Creek, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
Geneva Mears resided here in Whites Creek, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
Whites Creek, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
1922
11 Jun 1922
Age 5
Geneva Mears resided here in Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Geneva Mears resided here in Brown Marsh, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
Brown Marsh, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Geneva Mears resided here in Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 23
Geneva Mears resided here in Clarkton, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Clarkton, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 23
Geneva Mears resided here in Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1945
1945
Age 28
Geneva Mears resided here in Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 33
Geneva Mears resided here in Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1954
20 Sep 1954
Age 37
Geneva Mears - Probate in Brunswick, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Brunswick, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1955
2 Jan 1955
Age 38
Death of Geneva Mears in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1955
1955
Age 38
Burial of Geneva Mears in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1958
1958
Age 41
Geneva Mears resided here in Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USA
Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1917
    Event Place: Whites Creek, Bladen, 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] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02893; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 24-26
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Whites Creek, Bladen, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1283; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 15
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brown Marsh, Bladen, North Carolina; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2341408
    [5] North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C011_66002
    [6] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [7] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
    [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: Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 2583; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 24-42

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Whites Creek, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Whites Creek, Bladen, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1283; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 15

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1922
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Hanover, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Wilmington Morning Star; Publication Date: 11 Jun 1922; Publication Place: Wilmington, North Carolina, USA; &terms=Miss_Geneva_Meares

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brown Marsh, Bladen, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brown Marsh, Bladen, North Carolina; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2341408

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02893; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 24-26

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Clarkton, Columbus County, 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: 304

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02893; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 24-26

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina, 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: Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 2583; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 24-42

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina, 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: Western Prong, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 2583; Page: 21; Enumeration District: 24-42

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1955
    Event Place: Whiteville, 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, Wills, 1868-1963; Cross Index to Wills, 1763-1963; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Brunswick County)
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1954
    Event Place: Brunswick, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1868-1963; Cross Index to Wills, 1763-1963; Author: North Carolina. Superior Court (Brunswick County)
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