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James Spears 1835–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Sep 1835

Birth Location: Guysborough, , Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 5 Dec 1916

Death Location: Passage, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France

Father: William Spears

Mother: Mary Munro

Spouse(s): Jane Livingstone

Children(s): William Spears, John Spears, Florence Spears, Robert Spears, Alfred Spears, Malcolm Spears, Isaac Spears, Flora Spears, Mary Spears, John Spears, Walter Spears, Gordon Spears

The story of James Spears began in 1835 in Guysborough, , Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1871, James Spears resided in Halifax East, Nova Scotia, 'canada'. In 1891, James Spears resided in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. James Spears married Jane Livingstone, and had children including Alfred James Spears, Flora Spears, Florence Maude Spears, Gordon Alexander Spears, Isaac Spears, John Hugh Spears, John Spears, Malcolm Livingston Spears, Mary Theresa Spears, Robert Bruce Spears, Walter Spears, William Wallace Spears. James Spears passed away in 1916 in Passage, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France.

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Biography

  • The story of James Spears began in 1835 in Guysborough, , Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1871, James Spears resided in Halifax East, Nova Scotia, 'canada'.
  • In 1891, James Spears resided in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • James Spears married Jane Livingstone, and had children including Alfred James Spears, Flora Spears, Florence Maude Spears, Gordon Alexander Spears, Isaac Spears, John Hugh Spears, John Spears, Malcolm Livingston Spears, Mary Theresa Spears, Robert Bruce Spears, Walter Spears, William Wallace Spears.
  • James Spears passed away in 1916 in Passage, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Spears's Ancestors

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James Spears
1835–1916
Birth Place: Guysborough, , Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
William Spears
1796–1879
Shelburne, , Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary Munro
1797–1874
Shelburne, , Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Robert Spears
1773–
, , , Scotland
Naomi Nickerson
1770–
Shelburne, , Nova Scotia, Canada
John Munroe
1775–1827
Albany, New York, United States
Elizabeth Perry
1775–1845
Church, Wetzel, West Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Hugh Spears
1735–
Agnes Spreuel
1737–
Eldad Nickerson
1723–1770
Mary Cahoon
1723–1782
Daniel Munroe
1738–1806
Mary Boyle
1745–1827
Samuel Perry
1735–1827
Thankful Bourne
1742–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Nickerson
1668–1742
Anna Atwood
1688–1764
James Cahoon
1699–1743
Mary Rich
1700–1743
Solomon Boyle
1694–1771
Susannah Pelletreau
1702–1761
Samuel Perry
1688–1730
Sarah Leonard
1688–1788
Job Bourne
1717–1790
Lydia Swift
1718–1807

James Spears's Descendants

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James Spears (10 Sep 1835–5 Dec 1916) m. Jane Livingstone (1851–1901)
  1. 1. William (Wallace) Spears 1872–
  2. 2. John (Hugh) Spears 1881–1938
  3. 3. Florence (Maude) Spears 1876–1921
  4. 4. Robert (Bruce) Spears 1871–1879
  5. 5. Alfred (James) Spears 1867–1871
  6. 6. Malcolm (Livingston) Spears 1879–1964
  7. 7. Isaac Spears 1882–1932
  8. 8. Flora Spears 1876–
  9. 9. Mary (Theresa) Spears 1874–
  10. 10. John Spears 1873–
  11. 11. Walter Spears 1869–1920
  12. 12. Gordon (Alexander) Spears 1887–1959 m. Bessie (Jane) Helpard 1893–1952
    1. 1. Herman (Ernest) Spears 1923–1995
    2. 2. Arnold (Richardson) Spears 1921–1994
    3. 3. Douglas (Everett) Spears 1919–
    4. 4. Howard (Alexander) Spears 1917–1985
    5. 5. Basil (Gordon) Spears 1916–1992
    6. 6. Elsie (Hazel) Spears 1914–
    7. 7. Edith (Emma) Spears 1913–1992
    8. 8. Nora (Mae) Spears 1912–
    9. 9. Harold (Manuel) Spears 1910–1976 m. Jeanetta (Roberta) Logan 1924–

James Spears's Timeline

5 Records

1835
10 Sep 1835
Birth of James Spears in Guysborough, , Nova Scotia, Canada
Guysborough, , Nova Scotia, Canada
1871
1871
Age 36
James Spears resided here in Halifax East, Nova Scotia, 'canada'
Halifax East, Nova Scotia, 'canada'
1891
1891
Age 56
James Spears resided here in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 66
James Spears resided here in Sheet Harbour, Halifax (County/Comté), Nova Scotia, Canada
Sheet Harbour, Halifax (County/Comté), Nova Scotia, Canada
1916
5 Dec 1916
Age 81
Death of James Spears in Passage, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France
Passage, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Sep 1835
    Event Place: Guysborough, , Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada
    [2] 1871 Census of Canada
    [3] 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Halifax East, Nova Scotia, 'canada'
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Sheet Harbour, Halifax (County/Comté), Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Dec 1916
    Event Place: Passage, Lot-et-Garonne, Aquitaine, France

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