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Harold Arthur Mears 1902–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Aug 1902

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1991

Death Location: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA

Father: Frank Mears

Mother: Annie Smtih

Spouse(s): Rowena Castle

Children(s): Ramon Mears, Rowena Mears, Carolyn Mears

In 1902, Harold Arthur Mears entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Frank Arthur Mears And Annie Smtih. In 1910, Harold Arthur Mears resided in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1920, Harold Arthur Mears resided in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. Harold Arthur Mears married Rowena M Castle, and had children including Carolyn Louise Mears, Ramon Asa Mears, Rowena Marchand Mears. Harold Arthur Mears passed away in 1991 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Harold Arthur Mears entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Frank Arthur Mears And Annie Smtih.
  • In 1910, Harold Arthur Mears resided in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Harold Arthur Mears resided in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Harold Arthur Mears married Rowena M Castle, and had children including Carolyn Louise Mears, Ramon Asa Mears, Rowena Marchand Mears.
  • Harold Arthur Mears passed away in 1991 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Mears
1879–1946
Birth Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
FM
Annie Smtih
1882–1964
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
AS

Spouses(s)

Rowena Castle
1906–1991
Birth Location: Elk Park, Avery, North Carolina, USA
RC

Children(s)

Ramon Mears
1926–2007
Birth Location: Dover, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA
RM
Rowena Mears
1935–1985
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
RM
Carolyn Mears
1931–1967
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
CM

Harold Mears's Ancestors

Self
Harold Mears
1902–1991
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Frank Arthur Mears
1879–1946
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Annie Smtih
1882–1964
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
George (Augustus) Mears
1838–1913
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Nancy (M) Roberts
1844–1916
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Mears
1807–1883
Margaret Penland
1805–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1770–1849
Elizabeth Stephens
1784–1830

Harold Mears's Descendants

1.
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Harold (Arthur) Mears (1 Aug 1902–1991) m. Rowena (M) Castle (21 Nov 1906–1991)
  1. 1. Ramon (Asa) Mears 1926–2007
  2. 2. Rowena (Marchand) Mears 1935–1985
  3. 3. Carolyn (Louise) Mears 1931–1967 m. Ralph (Wallace) Hunter 1925–2010

Harold Mears's Timeline

12 Records

1902
1 Aug 1902
Birth of Harold Arthur Mears in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Harold Arthur Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1920
12 Sep 1920
Age 18
Harold Arthur Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Harold Arthur Mears resided here in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Harold Arthur Mears resided here in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1940
1940
Age 38
Harold Arthur Mears resided here in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1942
1942
Age 40
Harold Arthur Mears resided here in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1950
1950
Age 48
Harold Arthur Mears resided here in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1956
22 Jun 1956
Age 54
Harold Arthur Mears resided here in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1991
14 May 1991
Age 89
Death of Harold Arthur Mears in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1991
1991
Age 89
Burial of Harold Arthur Mears in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1993
1993
Age 91
Harold Arthur Mears resided here in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1902
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03959; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 97-122
    [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, Year: 1930; Census Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 2341992
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] Florida, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives At Washington, D.c.; Washington, D.c.; Series Title: U.s. Citizen Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At Key West, Florida; NAI Number: 2790482; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; R
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 642; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 97-164

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1920
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Asheville Citizen-Times; Publication Date: 12 Sep 1920; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA; &terms=Mr._Harold_Arthur_Mears

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1927
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe, 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: U.s. Citizen Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving At Key West, Florida; NAI Number: 2790482; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; R

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 2341992

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03959; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 97-122

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03959; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 97-122

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, 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: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 642; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 97-164

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1956
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Knoxville Journal; Publication Date: 22 Jun 1956; Publication Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1991
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1991
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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