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Jack Philbert Mears 1925–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Sep 1925

Birth Location: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1992

Death Location: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Father: James Mears

Mother: Sarah Miller

Spouse(s): Helen Gorman

Children(s):

In 1925, Jack Philbert Mears entered the world in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA, born to James Mark Mears And Sarah Jemima Miller. In 1930, Jack Philbert Mears resided in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1935, Jack Philbert Mears resided in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. Jack Philbert Mears married Helen Jeanette Gorman, and had children including Jack Phileets Mears, James Gorman Mears, Jeffery Phillip Mears, Jerry David Mears, Linda Lee Mears. Jack Philbert Mears passed away in 1992 in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1925, Jack Philbert Mears entered the world in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA, born to James Mark Mears And Sarah Jemima Miller.
  • In 1930, Jack Philbert Mears resided in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Jack Philbert Mears resided in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Jack Philbert Mears married Helen Jeanette Gorman, and had children including Jack Phileets Mears, James Gorman Mears, Jeffery Phillip Mears, Jerry David Mears, Linda Lee Mears.
  • Jack Philbert Mears passed away in 1992 in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Mears
1882–1941
Birth Location: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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Sarah Miller
1890–1978
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Helen Gorman
1930–2021
Birth Location: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
HG

Children(s)

Jack Mears's Ancestors

Self
Jack Mears
1925–1992
Birth Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Parents
James Mark Mears
1882–1941
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Jemima) Miller
1890–1978
Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (Henry) Mears
1846–1919
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Katherine (C) Sluder
1847–1936
Leicester, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Mears
1807–1883
Margaret Penland
1805–1890
James Sluder
1812–1812
Margaret Ensley
1822–1822
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1770–1849
Elizabeth Stephens
1784–1830

Jack Mears's Timeline

10 Records

1925
14 Sep 1925
Birth of Jack Philbert Mears in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 5
Jack Philbert Mears resided here in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 10
Jack Philbert Mears resided here in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 15
Jack Philbert Mears resided here in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1943
1943
Age 18
Jack Philbert Mears resided here in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 25
Jack Philbert Mears resided here in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1960
1960
Age 35
Jack Philbert Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1963
25 Feb 1963
Age 38
Jack Philbert Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1992
18 Jul 1992
Age 67
Death of Jack Philbert Mears in Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
1992
1992
Age 67
Burial of Jack Philbert Mears in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1925
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 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: 251
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02879; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 11-72
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 2341410
    [6] North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C013_66002
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 2341410

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02879; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 11-72

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02879; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 11-72

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, 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: 251

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Feb 1963
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Asheville Citizen-Times; Publication Date: 25 Feb 1963; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA; &terms=Jack_P._Mears

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1992
    Event Place: Buncombe County, North Carolina, 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] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1992
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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