YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Grace Mears 1921–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Dec 1921

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

Death Date: 1984

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

Father: Byron Mears

Mother: Ella Mears

Spouse(s): James Simms

Children(s):

Grace Mears was born in 1921 in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA, the child of Byron Mears And Ella M Mears. In 1930, Grace Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1935, Grace Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Grace Mears married James Franklin Simms. Grace Mears passed away in 1984 in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.

Find more search results for Grace Mears
GM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Grace Mears was born in 1921 in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA, the child of Byron Mears And Ella M Mears.
  • In 1930, Grace Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Grace Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Grace Mears married James Franklin Simms.
  • Grace Mears passed away in 1984 in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Byron Mears
1892–1954
Birth Location: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
BM
Ella Mears
1890–1955
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
EM

Spouses(s)

James Simms
1924–1990
Birth Location: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
JS

Children(s)

Grace Mears's Ancestors

Self
Grace Mears
1921–1984
Birth Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Byron Mears
1892–1954
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Ella (M) Mears
1890–1955
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Alexander (James) Mears
1831–1902
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (A) Strickland
1870–1906
Springfield, North Carolina, USA
Colvin (Deans) Mears
1864–1924
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Isabell (Patsy) Floyd
1867–1949
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Alfred Mears
1807–1872
Eliza Nance
1811–1900
Mary Mears
1840–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joab Mears
1780–1880
Mary Coleman
1778–1863
Alfred Mears
1807–1872
Eliza Nance
1811–1900

Grace Mears's Timeline

8 Records

1921
20 Dec 1921
Birth of Grace Mears in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 9
Grace Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 14
Grace Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 19
Grace Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1945
1945
Age 24
Grace Mears resided here in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 29
Grace Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1984
11 Sep 1984
Age 63
Death of Grace Mears in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1984
1984
Age 63
Burial of Grace Mears in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1921
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C027_66004
    [5] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Charlotte Observer; Publication Date: 12 Sep 1984; Publication Place: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; ,0.56572974,0.20699377,0.63171506&xid=3
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Sep 1984
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, 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] North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C027_66004
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Charlotte Observer; Publication Date: 12 Sep 1984; Publication Place: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; ,0.56572974,0.20699377,0.63171506&xid=3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1984
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Grace Mears

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE