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James Jay Mears 1868–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Dec 1868

Birth Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1 Apr 1928

Death Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Father: George Mears

Mother: Nancy Roberts

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1868, James Jay Mears entered the world in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA, born to George Augustus Mears And Nancy M Roberts. In 1870, James Jay Mears resided in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, James Jay Mears resided in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. James Jay Mears passed away in 1928 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1868, James Jay Mears entered the world in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA, born to George Augustus Mears And Nancy M Roberts.
  • In 1870, James Jay Mears resided in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, James Jay Mears resided in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • James Jay Mears passed away in 1928 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Mears
1838–1913
Birth Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
GM
Nancy Roberts
1844–1916
Birth Location: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
NR

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Mears's Ancestors

Self
James Mears
1868–1928
Birth Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Parents
George Augustus Mears
1838–1913
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Nancy (M) Roberts
1844–1916
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (Barnes) Mears
1807–1883
Mississippi State, Oktibbeha, Mississippi, USA
Margaret (Elvira) Penland
1805–1890
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1770–1849
Elizabeth Stephens
1784–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joel Mears
1754–1835
Mary Barnes
1756–1837

James Mears's Timeline

9 Records

1868
17 Dec 1868
Birth of James Jay Mears in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 2
James Jay Mears resided here in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
James Jay Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1900
5 Mar 1900
Age 32
James Jay Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1909
1909
Age 41
James Jay Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
James Jay Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
James Jay Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1928
1 Apr 1928
Age 60
Death of James Jay Mears in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1928
1 Apr 1928
Age 60
Burial of James Jay Mears in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1868
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Asheville Ward 4, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1286; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 15
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1900
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Asheville Citizen-Times; Publication Date: 5 Mar 1900; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA; &terms=Jay_Mears

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Asheville Ward 4, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1286; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 15

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1928
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1928
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Historical Records Survey, Cemetery Inscription Card Index
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