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James John Mears 1884–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jun 1884

Birth Location: Lambeth, Surrey, England

Death Date: 12 Apr 1918

Death Location: France and Flanders

Father: George Mears

Mother: Sarah Woodman

Spouse(s): Sarah Hendle

Children(s): William Mears, John Mears, Alfred Mears, Henry Mears, Sarah Mears, James Mears, Thomas Mears

In 1884, James John Mears entered the world in Lambeth, Surrey, England, born to George Mears And Sarah Ann Elizabeth Woodman. In 1891, James John Mears resided in St John Divine, Camberwell, London, England. In 1911, James John Mears resided in Lambeth, Surrey, England. James John Mears married Sarah Ann Hendle, and had children including Alfred Mears, Henry Harry Mears, James Mears, John Christie Mears, Sarah Ann Mears, Thomas Mears, William Mears. James John Mears passed away in 1918 in France and Flanders.

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Biography

  • In 1884, James John Mears entered the world in Lambeth, Surrey, England, born to George Mears And Sarah Ann Elizabeth Woodman.
  • In 1891, James John Mears resided in St John Divine, Camberwell, London, England.
  • In 1911, James John Mears resided in Lambeth, Surrey, England.
  • James John Mears married Sarah Ann Hendle, and had children including Alfred Mears, Henry Harry Mears, James Mears, John Christie Mears, Sarah Ann Mears, Thomas Mears, William Mears.
  • James John Mears passed away in 1918 in France and Flanders.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Mears's Ancestors

Self
James Mears
1884–1918
Birth Place: Lambeth, Surrey, England
Parents
George Mears
1849–1931
St Saviour Southwark, London, England
Sarah (Ann Elizabeth) Woodman
1852–1933
Bethnal Green, Essex, England
Grandparents
John (Henry) Mears
1819–1899
London, Middlesex, England
Helen (Mary) Jenner
1819–
Lambeth, Surrey, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Mears's Descendants

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James (John) Mears (21 Jun 1884–12 Apr 1918) m. Sarah (Ann) Hendle (8 Aug 1888–Oct 1971)
  1. 1. William Mears 1912–1988 m. Katherine Gaddes 1915–
  2. 2. John (Christie) Mears 1914–1999 m. Louise (Rosina) Woolgar 1914–1989
  3. 3. Alfred Mears 1915–1944 m. Rosina (Lillian) Braithwaite 1920–1998
  4. 4. Henry (Harry) Mears 1917–1979 m. Lilian (Mary) Thew 1920–2008
  5. 5. Sarah (Ann) Mears 1907–2005 m. William (Louis) Hawkes 1902–1950
  6. 6. James Mears 1908–1971 m. Florence (Annie) Waite 1905–1986
    1. 1. Henry (Edward) Mears 1940–2022
    2. 2. James (J) Mears 1934–1971
  7. 7. Thomas Mears 1910– m. Ellen (Elizabeth) Leonard 1914–2001

James Mears's Timeline

5 Records

1884
21 Jun 1884
Birth of James John Mears in Lambeth, Surrey, England
Lambeth, Surrey, England
1891
1891
Age 7
James John Mears resided here in St John Divine, Camberwell, London, England
St John Divine, Camberwell, London, England
1911
1911
Age 27
James John Mears resided here in Lambeth, Surrey, England
Lambeth, Surrey, England
1915
1915
Age 31
James John Mears resided here in 28 Catherine Street, Vauxhall SE
28 Catherine Street, Vauxhall SE
1918
12 Apr 1918
Age 34
Death of James John Mears in France and Flanders
France and Flanders

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1884
    Event Place: Lambeth, Surrey, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, British Army World War I Service Records, 1914-1920, The National Archives; London, England, UK; War Office: Soldiers' Documents, First World War Wo363
    [2] UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War
    [3] London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P85PET1013
    [4] London, England, School Admissions and Discharges, 1840-1911, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; School Admission and Discharge Registers; Reference: LCCEODIV07COMAD008
    [5] 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911
    [6] 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 487; Folio: 91; Page: 30; GSU roll: 6095597

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: St John Divine, Camberwell, London, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 487; Folio: 91; Page: 30; GSU roll: 6095597

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Lambeth, Surrey, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: 28 Catherine Street, Vauxhall SE
    Record Source: UK, British Army World War I Service Records, 1914-1920, The National Archives; London, England, UK; War Office: Soldiers' Documents, First World War Wo363

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1918
    Event Place: France and Flanders
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War
    [2] UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, National Army Museum; Chelsea, London, England; Soldiers' Effects Records, 1901-60; NAM Accession Number: 1991-02-333; Record Number Ranges: 682001-683500; Reference: 406
    [3] UK, World War i Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, Western Front Association; London, England; WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers; Reference: 1340639/Mea-Med

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