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Jesse Mears 1797–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1797

Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1854

Death Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA

Father: Hillary Mears

Mother: Euphemia Bell

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Wyatt

Children(s): Lorenzo Mears, George Mears, James Mears

In 1797, Jesse Mears entered the world in Accomack County, Virginia, USA, born to Hillary Mears And Euphemia Famey Bell. In 1820, Jesse Mears resided in Drummond, Accomack County, Virginia, USA. In 1830, Jesse Mears resided in St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA. Jesse Mears married Elizabeth Wyatt, and had children including George W Mears, James Mears, Lorenzo Don Mears. Jesse Mears passed away in 1854 in Accomack County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1797, Jesse Mears entered the world in Accomack County, Virginia, USA, born to Hillary Mears And Euphemia Famey Bell.
  • In 1820, Jesse Mears resided in Drummond, Accomack County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1830, Jesse Mears resided in St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • Jesse Mears married Elizabeth Wyatt, and had children including George W Mears, James Mears, Lorenzo Don Mears.
  • Jesse Mears passed away in 1854 in Accomack County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hillary Mears
1756–1836
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
HM
Euphemia Bell
1765–1833
Birth Location: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA
EB

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Wyatt
1790–
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
EW

Children(s)

Lorenzo Mears
1835–1888
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
LM
George Mears
1830–1912
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
GM
James Mears
1815–1884
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Jesse Mears's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Mears
1797–1854
Birth Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Hillary Mears
1756–1836
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Euphemia (Famey) Bell
1765–1833
Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Levin Mears
1736–1808
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Sally (Cropper) Cole
1740–
Great-Grandparents
John Mears
1703–1762
Sabrah Armitrader
1702–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Meares
1675–1745
Margaret Garrison
1680–1745

Jesse Mears's Descendants

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Jesse Mears (abt 1797–1854) m. Elizabeth Wyatt (abt 1790–)
  1. 1. Lorenzo (Don) Mears 1835–1888 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Kellam 1828–1895
    1. 1. Benjamin (J) Mears 1861–1929 m. Bettie (Sarah) Fitzgerald 1885–1923
      1. 1. Robert (Lee) Mears 1894–1965 m. Beulah (Jane) Mears 1890–1970
        1. 1. Charles (Scott) Mears 1923–1974 m. Madeline (Etta) Walker 1926–2012
        2. 2. Edward (Lee) Mears 1917–1998 m. Mary (Avalyn) Young 1919–2003
      2. 2. Judson (Kellam) Mears 1886–1951 m. Louise (E) Fitzgerald 1890–1986
        1. 1. Bertie (Elizabeth) Mears 1908–1994 m. Marvin (Franklin) Jones 1907–1983
        2. 2. Judson (E) Mears 1911–
      3. 3. Fayette (Faye G) Mears 1892– m. James (Garrison) Downing 1871–1937
      4. 4. Carey (Barton) Mears 1892–1973 m. Mary (Rita) Mears –1987 m. Augusta Pfeifer 1886–1951
      5. 5. Henry (Battle) Mears 1899–1957 m. Bessie (M) Mears 1900–1974
      6. 6. Adelaide (May) Mears 1901–1969 m. Irving (S) Wheatley 1894–1974 m. William (H) Thomas 1905–1970
      7. 7. Thelma (C) Mears 1908–1940 m. Louis (Coulbourn) Smith 1906–1989
        1. 1. Ruth (Joyce) Smith 1932–2002 m. Woodrow (Wilson) Mears 1915–1986
      8. 8. Leona (Elizabeth) Mears 1909–1999 m. John (Syrel) Cugler 1905–1972
      9. 9. Evelyn (R) Mears 1915–
    2. 2. Betty (Elizabeth P) Mears 1856–1928
    3. 3. John (Augusta) Mears 1865– m. Clarissa (M A) Birch 1882–1937
      1. 1. Sallie (Anne) Mears 1903–1979 m. Miles (Burt) Thornton 1907–1967
      2. 2. Lorenzo (George) Mears 1908–1971
    4. 4. Cardinal (S) Mears 1868–1902
    5. 5. Emma (T) Mears 1870–
    6. 6. Edward (Thomas) Mears 1875–1923 m. Sarah (Isabelle) Thornton 1882–1941
      1. 1. Oscar (Sawyer) Mears 1921–2009 m. Dorothy (Elaine) Smith 1922–1982
      2. 2. William (Thomas) Mears 1900–1993 m. Beulah (Elizabeth) Tyndall 1904–1993
        1. 1. Albert (William) Mears 1922–1994 m. Gloria Jester 1923–2004
        2. 2. Warren (Lee) Mears 1926–2018 m. Eva (Mae) Gray 1929–2012
        3. 3. Roy (Edward) Mears 1928–2010 m. Mildred (Virginia) Andrews 1928–2004 m. Leona (Linda) English 1941–2003
      3. 3. Cardinal (Lambertin) Mears 1906–1964 m. Mollie (Clara) Clark 1908–1982
        1. 1. Charles (Edward) Mears 1927–1956
      4. 4. Lillian (Russell) Rew 1902–1997 m. Randall (Kent) Rew 1899–1961
      5. 5. Edna (May) Mears 1904–2000 m. Everett (Thomas) Daisey 1905–1984
      6. 6. George (Leroy) Mears 1910–1942
    7. 7. Arinthia (Susan) Mears 1858–1935 m. Clayton (R) Peters 1852–
    8. 8. Ella Mears 1874–1947 m. William (James) Kellam 1877–1950
      1. 1. Mazie Kellam 1901–1969 m. Spencer (Rogers) Mears 1900–1950
        1. 1. Spencer (Rogers) Mears 1921–1981
        2. 2. Warren (Kellam) Mears 1922–2011
  2. 2. George (W) Mears 1830–1912 m. Elizabeth (S) Turlington 1841–1927
    1. 1. Andrew (Herbert Gordon) Mears 1861–1944 m. Elizabeth (Savage) Fosque 1874–1963
      1. 1. Ruth (Lungrew) Mears 1899–1985 m. Herbert (Savage) Powell 1897–1977
  3. 3. James Mears 1815–1884 m. Nancy Elkins 1822– m. Mary (K) Church 1815–
    1. 1. Dillard (Edward) Mears 1858–1944 m. Melissa (Tennesee Lissie) Summers 1871–1942
      1. 1. Thomas (Jefferson) Mears 1898–1986 m. Ollie (Pauline) Durham 1925–1998 m. Hallie (Mae) Moore 1898–1937
        1. 1. Aubrey (Lee) Mears 1945–1945
        2. 2. Carmon (Ray) Mears 1924–2002 m. Lucille (Mai) Dennis 1925–1989
        3. 3. Edna (Mae) Mears 1940–2018 m. J (B) Young 1923–1964
        4. 4. Daisy (High) Mears 1926–2014 m. Ernest (T) Bailey 1922–1978
        5. 5. June (Mai) Mears 1931–1941
        6. 6. Ovie Mears 1922–1922
        7. 7. James (Clifford) Mears 1934–1969 m. Louvenia (Agnes) Arrington 1926–2009
        8. 8. Thomas (Ray) Mears 1943–2018 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Cox 1945–2017 m. Dorothy (Jean) Lafever 1933–2021
      2. 2. Hallie (Olean) Mears 1904–1996 m. Omar (Johnson) Phillips 1899–1979
      3. 3. Early (Charles) Mears 1886–1930 m. Sallie (Belle) Ferrell 1887–1970
        1. 1. William (Bill Jefferson) Mears 1916–1988 m. Seaple (Inez) Durham 1929–2013 m. Mamie (Frances) Merritt 1921–1942
        2. 2. Hallie (Arine) Mears 1922–2003 m. John (Morgan) Manus 1906–1976
        3. 3. Minnie (Lou) Mears 1912–1963 m. Monroe Bynum 1886–1965 m. Wiley (Lassiter) Ferrell 1910–1985
        4. 4. Vera Mears 1910–1949 m. Richard (B) Murphy 1900–1987
        5. 5. Octa Mears 1913–1991 m. Robert (Ernest) Mathis 1913–1980
        6. 6. Lissie (Beth Elizabeth) Mears 1916–1987 m. Jesse (B) Thomas 1897–1973
        7. 7. Charlie (Paul) Mears 1925–2006 m. Minnie (Frances) Merritt 1923–2001
        8. 8. Nettie (Macon) Mears 1928–2014 m. Herman Lowery 1906–1994
        9. 9. Josephine Mears 1929–1998 m. Edward (Carmack) Cummings 1905–1972
        10. 10. Jimmie (Hall) Mears 1920–1963 m. Bulah (Esther) Merriman 1919–1976
      4. 4. Mary (Frances) Mears 1890–1932 m. William (Willie Charles) Miller 1887–1939
      5. 5. Samuel (Hall) Mears 1901–1959 m. Lucille (V) Foster 1898–1983
        1. 1. Fannie (Mae) Mears 1929–1992 m. Lonnie (Hershel) Goff 1926–1976
        2. 2. Walter (Arthur) Mears 1930–1987 m. Mary (Rue) Rodgers 1923–2005 m. Rosanell Bullard 1934–1996
        3. 3. Mildred (Olean) Mears 1925–2017 m. Lonnie (C) Carroll 1914–1996
        4. 4. Shellie (Hillman) Mears 1932–1967
    2. 2. William (Thomas) Mears 1848– m. Emily (Saphronie Nancy) Bryson 1850–1913
      1. 1. Thomas (Jefferson) Mears 1872–1942 m. Zellon (Gustafson) Fite 1878–1967 m. Etta (Mai Tunney) Turney 1873–1902
        1. 1. Elmus (Candelia) Mears 1908–1982 m. Charles (Clombau) Gilbert 1899– m. Edward (Tinsley) Conatser 1905–1975
        2. 2. Hillman (Rex) Mears 1899–1989 m. Hollye (Marie) Burns 1902–1988 m. Lillian (Claris) Meadors 1898–1959
        3. 3. William (Gustavus) Mears 1910–1968 m. Edna (Andrena) Jackson 1914–2009
        4. 4. Vesper (Louise) Mears 1906–1996 m. James (Beverly) Drake 1899–1947
      2. 2. John (Dee) Mears 1875–1945 m. Lauvada (Clemintine) Tedder 1883–1967
        1. 1. Lenzie (Lee) Mears 1921–1989 m. John (Ruby) Brown 1927–1994
        2. 2. Vestle (Ray) Mears 1910–1980 m. Susie (Mae) Francis 1916–1996
        3. 3. Mattie (Odell) Mears 1908–2001 m. Ricie (Enos) Duggin 1907–1972
        4. 4. Kura (Gladys) Mears 1904–1977 m. Zack Bryson 1884– m. James (A) Morris 1911–1991
        5. 5. Addie (Kathleen) Mears 1913–1989 m. Franklin (Parker) Morris 1913–1996
        6. 6. Johnny (Rucker) Mears 1919–1993
        7. 7. Allie (White) Mears 1916–1986 m. Hoyte (Steward) Duggin 1913–1993
      3. 3. William (Billy Snow) Mears 1877–1943 m. Mattie (Haul) Sauls 1884–1960
        1. 1. Allie (Jane) Mears 1900–1985 m. Clyde (Oran) Vance 1898–1976
      4. 4. Alta (Jemima) Mears 1878–1957 m. Robert (Martin Bobby) Alexander 1878–1951
      5. 5. Walter (Ashbury) Mears 1880–1946 m. Nettie (Lucinda) Milligan 1894–1981 m. Myrtle Evans 1887–1925
        1. 1. Jessie (White) Mears 1911–1988 m. Oder (Roosevelt) Smith 1905–1981
        2. 2. Lourie Mears 1931–1995 m. William (Edward) Johnson 1931–1995
        3. 3. William (Hubert) Mears 1920–1977 m. Lillian (Maxine) Hall 1923–2016
        4. 4. Wendall (Lloyd Pete) Mears 1927–2003 m. Betty (Jean) Joines 1930–1930
        5. 5. Meredith (Givans) Mears 1925–1925
        6. 6. Walter (Grady) Mears 1914– m. Robbye (Massey) Sawyer 1919–2001
      6. 6. Mary (Della Delia) Mears 1887–1952 m. Chester (Dement) Davenport 1892–1958
      7. 7. Minerva (Minnie Mae) Mears 1881–1932 m. Dillard (Hall) Duggin 1878–1952
    3. 3. James Mears 1852–
    4. 4. Margaret (A) Mears 1855–

Jesse Mears's Timeline

10 Records

1797
abt 1797
Birth of Jesse Mears in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 23
Jesse Mears resided here in Drummond, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Drummond, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 33
Jesse Mears resided here in St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 43
Jesse Mears resided here in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 53
Jesse Mears resided here in St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1852
Abt 1852
Age 55
Jesse Mears resided here in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1852
20 Aug 1852
Age 55
Jesse Mears - Probate in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1854
Oct 1854
Age 57
Death of Jesse Mears in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1854
1854
Age 57
Burial of Jesse Mears in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1854
30 Oct 1854
Age 57
Jesse Mears - Probate in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1797
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Drummond, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Drummond, Accomack, Virginia; Page: 47; NARA Roll: M33_129; Image: 60

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Series: M19; Roll: 192; Page: 299; Family History Library Film: 0029671

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 549; Page: 68; Family History Library Film: 0029683

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1852
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1854
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917
    [2] Administrator and Executor Bonds, 1784-1962; Author: Virginia. County Court (Accomack County)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1854
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1852
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1854
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Administrator and Executor Bonds, 1784-1962; Author: Virginia. County Court (Accomack County)
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