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John William Mears 1864–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 January 1864

Birth Location: Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America

Death Date: 22 January 1918

Death Location: Yellville, Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Marquis Mears

Mother: Catherine Ingram

Spouse(s): Polly Manuel

Children(s): Della Mears, Ollie Mears, Bonnie Mears, Nelly Mears, Shelby Mears, Mary Mears, Oakley Mears, Lois Mears

The story of John William Mears began in 1864 in Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America. In 1870, John William Mears resided in Tomahawk, Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA. In 1880, John William Mears resided in Water Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA. John William Mears married Polly Mary Ann Manuel, and had children including Bonnie Josephine Mears, Della Catherine Mears, Lois Eliza Lizzie Mears, Mary Beulah Mears, Nelly Melinda Mears, Oakley Isabelle Mears, Ollie Myrtle Mears, Shelby Ray Mears. John William Mears passed away in 1918 in Yellville, Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John William Mears began in 1864 in Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America.
  • In 1870, John William Mears resided in Tomahawk, Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1880, John William Mears resided in Water Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA.
  • John William Mears married Polly Mary Ann Manuel, and had children including Bonnie Josephine Mears, Della Catherine Mears, Lois Eliza Lizzie Mears, Mary Beulah Mears, Nelly Melinda Mears, Oakley Isabelle Mears, Ollie Myrtle Mears, Shelby Ray Mears.
  • John William Mears passed away in 1918 in Yellville, Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Mears's Ancestors

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John Mears
1864–1918
Birth Place: Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America
Parents
Marquis Lafayette Mears
1841–1916
Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Catherine Ingram
1830–1905
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William (Franklin) Mears
1805–1870
Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Francis (Elizabeth) Young
1807–1889
Anderson County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1770–
Christina Melton
1776–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zadock Mears
1745–1790
Elizabeth Sharpe
1754–1816

John Mears's Descendants

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John (William) Mears (14 January 1864–22 January 1918) m. Polly (Mary Ann) Manuel (7 Jan 1871–1953)
  1. 1. Della (Catherine) Mears 1897–1985 m. Otto (Oliver) Bratton 1892–1958
  2. 2. Ollie (Myrtle) Mears 1910–2002 m. William (Henry) Whitson 1907–1991
  3. 3. Bonnie (Josephine) Mears 1895–1987 m. Benjamin (Lafayette) Seaton 1882–1966
  4. 4. Nelly (Melinda) Mears 1899–1900
  5. 5. Shelby (Ray) Mears 1902–1977 m. Ruth (Lucille) Reeves 1913–1987
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Mears 1944–2013 m. Donald (Edward) Dilldine 1937–2012 m. Maynard (Paul) Madden 1912–
    2. 2. Lois (Lavada) Mears 1939–2010 m. James (Marvin) Smith 1938–2022
    3. 3. Wanda (Lea) Mears 1936–2012 m. John (Allen) Manning 1934–2006
  6. 6. Mary (Beulah) Mears 1903–1981 m. Jeffrey (Ray Gilbert) Still 1900–1979
  7. 7. Oakley (Isabelle) Mears 1908–1982 m. Donald (Alfred) Shipman 1902–1966
  8. 8. Lois (Eliza Lizzie) Mears 1912–1980 m. Clarence (E) Fletcher 1907–1990

John Mears's Timeline

6 Records

1864
14 January 1864
Birth of John William Mears in Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America
Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 6
John William Mears resided here in Tomahawk, Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Tomahawk, Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 16
John William Mears resided here in Water Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Water Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 36
John William Mears resided here in Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 46
John William Mears resided here in Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1918
22 January 1918
Age 54
Death of John William Mears in Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America
Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 January 1864
    Event Place: Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: 76; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0120
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Liberty, Marion, Arkansas; Roll: T624_57; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1374070
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1866
    [8] Arkansas, Birth Certificates
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Tomahawk, Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Water Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: 76; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0120

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Liberty, Marion, Arkansas; Roll: T624_57; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1374070
    [2] Arkansas, Birth Certificates

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 January 1918
    Event Place: Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Yellville, Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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