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James Sears 1773–1844 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1773

Birth Location: Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 19 February 1844

Death Location: Whitley, Kentucky, United States

Father: John Sears

Mother: Judith Wheeler

Spouse(s): Orpha Corder

Children(s): John Sears

In 1773, James Sears entered the world in Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States, born to John Sears And Judith Ann Wheeler. In 1810, James Sears resided in 110001-20001, Stewart County, TN. In 1830, James Sears resided in Whitley, Kentucky, USA. James Sears married Orpha Corder, and had children including John Sears. James Sears passed away in 1844 in Whitley, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1773, James Sears entered the world in Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States, born to John Sears And Judith Ann Wheeler.
  • In 1810, James Sears resided in 110001-20001, Stewart County, TN.
  • In 1830, James Sears resided in Whitley, Kentucky, USA.
  • James Sears married Orpha Corder, and had children including John Sears.
  • James Sears passed away in 1844 in Whitley, Kentucky, United States.

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James Sears's Ancestors

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James Sears
1773–1844
Birth Place: Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Parents
John Sears
1750–1821
Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, USA
Judith (Ann) Wheeler
1759–1821
Virginia, U.S.A.
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Sears's Descendants

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James Sears (1773–19 February 1844) m. Orpha Corder (1775–1804)
  1. 1. John Sears 1797–1881 m. Elizabeth Wheeler 1796–1853
    1. 1. Ellen Sears 1832–1902 m. John Mackey 1828–1901
      1. 1. Betsy Johnson 1856–1930 m. James Johnson 1853–1928
        1. 1. Georgianna Johnson 1878–1962 m. Henry (Jackson) Tye 1877–1951

James Sears's Timeline

5 Records

1773
1773
Birth of James Sears in Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States
1810
1810
Age 37
James Sears resided here in 110001-20001, Stewart County, TN
110001-20001, Stewart County, TN
1830
1830
Age 57
James Sears resided here in Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1840
1840
Age 67
James Sears resided here in Whitley, Kentucky, USA
Whitley, Kentucky, USA
1844
19 February 1844
Age 71
Death of James Sears in Whitley, Kentucky, United States
Whitley, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1773
    Event Place: Hardy, Bedford, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: 110001-20001, Stewart County, TN
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1810-1891
    [2] 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Barbourville, Knox, Kentucky; Roll: 7; Page: 91; Image: 00100; Family History Library Film: 0181352

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Whitley, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 42; Page: 269; Family History Library Film: 0007821

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Whitley, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Whitley, Kentucky; Roll: 126; Page: 190; Family History Library Film: 0007832

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 February 1844
    Event Place: Whitley, Kentucky, United States

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