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John J Mears 1917–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1917

Birth Location: North Dakota

Death Date: 10 Apr 1940

Death Location: Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America

Father: Simon Mears

Mother: Marion Mears

Spouse(s): Alice Emery, Alice Mears

Children(s): Alexander Mears, Magie Mears, Walter Mears, Margaret Mears, Simon Mears, Anna Pluris, Tommy Mears, Alick Mears

The story of John J Mears began in 1917 in North Dakota. In 1861, John J Mears resided in Goulbourn, Carleton, Canada West, Canada. John J Mears married Alice Maria Emery, Alice Mears, Lizzie Ellis, and had children including Alexander James Mears, Alick Mears, Anna Nannie Mears Pluris, Magie Mears, Margaret Mary Mears, Simon E Mears, Tommy Mears, Walter Mears. John J Mears passed away in 1940 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John J Mears began in 1917 in North Dakota.
  • In 1861, John J Mears resided in Goulbourn, Carleton, Canada West, Canada.
  • John J Mears married Alice Maria Emery, Alice Mears, Lizzie Ellis, and had children including Alexander James Mears, Alick Mears, Anna Nannie Mears Pluris, Magie Mears, Margaret Mary Mears, Simon E Mears, Tommy Mears, Walter Mears.
  • John J Mears passed away in 1940 in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Simon Mears
1891–1977
Birth Location: North Dakota
SM
Marion Mears
1892–1966
Birth Location: Canada
MM

Spouses(s)

Alice Emery
1866–1899
Birth Location: Wisconsin, USA
AE
Alice Mears
–1929
Birth Location: –
AM

Children(s)

Alexander Mears
1894–1974
Birth Location: Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America
AM
Magie Mears
1896–1967
Birth Location: North Dakota
MM
Walter Mears
1893–1893
Birth Location: –
WM
Margaret Mears
1896–1967
Birth Location: Arvilla, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA
MM
Simon Mears
1891–1977
Birth Location: North Dakota
SM
Anna Pluris
1892–1934
Birth Location: Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, USA
AP
Tommy Mears
1891–1891
Birth Location: –
TM
Alick Mears
1895–
Birth Location: North Dakota
AM

John Mears's Ancestors

Self
John Mears
1917–1940
Birth Place: North Dakota
Parents
Simon E Mears
1891–1977
North Dakota
Marion (H) Mears
1892–1966
Canada
Grandparents
John (J) Mears
1917–1940
North Dakota
Alice (Maria) Emery
1866–1899
Wisconsin, USA
Albert (John Jacob (Jake)) Arnold
1865–1941
Ontario, Canada
Elizabeth Arnold
1866–
Canada
Great-Grandparents
Simon Mears
1891–1977
Marion Mears
1892–1966
Alexander Emery
1818–1910
Ann Kavanagh
1832–1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Mears
1917–1940
Alice Emery
1866–1899
Albert Arnold
1865–1941
Elizabeth Arnold
1866–
Peter Kavanagh
1785–1864
Elizabeth Cavanagh
1806–1871

John Mears's Descendants

1.
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John (J) Mears (abt 1917–10 Apr 1940) m. Alice (Maria) Emery (1866–10 Apr 1899) m. Alice Mears (–14 December 1929)
  1. 1. Alexander (James) Mears 1894–1974 m. Alida (Ulrikke) Larson 1890–1972 m. Lydia Larson 1895–
    1. 1. Tarris (Emery) Mears 1928–2003
    2. 2. Lucille (Adeline) Mears 1922–2005 m. Adam (J Miltenberger) Jr 1919–2013
    3. 3. Doris Mars 1926–2018 m. Gordon Witter 1921–1977
    4. 4. Raymond (Monroe) Mears 1923–2000 m. Irene (L.) Mears 1929–1990
  2. 2. Magie Mears 1896–1967 m. James (Joseph) Pender 1889–1956
    1. 1. Vincent (James) Pender 1916–1993 m. Beverly (Ruth) Herbig 1926–1986
    2. 2. Wilma (Maria) Pender 1919–2006
    3. 3. Eugene (Leo) Pender 1921–2009
  3. 3. Walter Mears 1893–1893
  4. 4. Margaret (Mary) Mears 1896–1967 m. James (Joseph) Pender 1889–1956
    1. 1. Vincent (James) Pender 1916–1993
    2. 2. Wilma (M) Duncan 1919–2006 m. Neal (E) Duncan 1918–
    3. 3. Eugene (Leo) Pender 1921–2009
  5. 5. Simon (E) Mears 1891–1977 m. Alice (Maria) Emery 1866–1899 m. Marion (H) Mears 1892–1966
    1. 1. Leonard Arnold 1903–2003
    2. 2. Peter (Alexander) Mears 1920–2002 m. Harriet (Beatrice) Avens 1921–2000
      1. 1. Diane (Harriet) Mears 1942–1998
    3. 3. James Mears 1913–1998
    4. 4. John (A "Johnnie") Mears 1920–2002
    5. 5. Harland (E) Mears 1926– m. Jeanette (E) Mears 1940–2010
    6. 6. Elizabeth Mears 1915–2001 m. Arthur (Clarence) Halvorson 1908–1958
    7. 7. Luella (E) Mears 1923– m. Edward (Chester) Avens 1917–1973
      1. 1. Dale (Edward) Avens 1945–1974
    8. 8. Thomas Mears 1911–1973 m. Marian Mears 1862–1948 m. Merton Wolf 1914–1948 m. Rozelda (Angeline) Mears 1919–
      1. 1. Julian Mears 1937–2010
      2. 2. Joyce Mears 1939–2015
      3. 3. Jane (Elizabeth) Mears 1940–2001
      4. 4. Leatha Marley 1942–1973 m. William (A Marley) Jr 1928–1973
      5. 5. Thomas Mears 1895–1967 m. Josephine Mears 1896–1926 m. Mary Mears 1905–
        1. 1. Louisa Maurs 1924–
        2. 2. Mary (Della) Williams 1915–2005
        3. 3. Evlyn Mears 1916–
        4. 4. Henry Ritz 1922–
        5. 5. Gertrude Ritz 1923–
        6. 6. Betty Mears 1919–
        7. 7. Evelyn Marr 1916–2005 m. Leo (R) Williams 1915–
        8. 8. Bessie Marr 1919–
        9. 9. Betty Deegan 1919– m. William (J.) Deegan 1919–
      6. 6. Mary Mcnamara 1885–
      7. 7. Anna (G) Mears 1888–
  6. 6. Anna ("Nannie" Mears -) Pluris 1892–1934 m. John (Frederick "Fred") Pluris 1884–1975 m. Eugene (Evert) Akin 1889–1939
    1. 1. Margaret Pluris 1913–1930
    2. 2. Louise Pluris 1926–1926
    3. 3. Merel Pluris 1917–
    4. 4. Lillian (Marie) Pluris 1911–1975 m. James (William) McManus 1910–1981
    5. 5. Mayvis (Maria) Pluris 1917–2001
    6. 6. Elizabeth (Fern "Bessie") Pluris 1913–1998 m. Arthur Ellingson 1916–
    7. 7. Murel (John) Pluris 1916–1947
    8. 8. Louise Pluris 1926–1926
    9. 9. Edith (Ann) Pluris 1922–2011
    10. 10. Infant (Daughter) Pluris 1926–1926
  7. 7. Tommy Mears 1891–1891
  8. 8. Alick Mears 1895–

John Mears's Timeline

14 Records

1851
30 May 1851
Birth of John J Mears in Stittsville, Carleton, Ontario, Canada
Stittsville, Carleton, Ontario, Canada
1853
26 Jun 1853
John J Mears was baptized in Ontario, Canada
Ontario, Canada
1861
1861
John J Mears resided here in Goulbourn, Carleton, Canada West, Canada
Goulbourn, Carleton, Canada West, Canada
1871
1871
John J Mears resided here in Goulburn, Carleton, Ontario, Canada
Goulburn, Carleton, Ontario, Canada
1880
1880
John J Mears resided here in Grand Forks, Grand Forks, Dakota Territory, USA
Grand Forks, Grand Forks, Dakota Territory, USA
1900
1900
John J Mears resided here in Grand Forks Ward 5, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA
Grand Forks Ward 5, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA
1910
1910
John J Mears resided here in Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
1917
abt 1917
Birth of John J Mears in North Dakota
North Dakota
1920
1920
Age 3
John J Mears resided here in Rush Lake, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
Rush Lake, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
John J Mears resided here in Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
1925
1925
Age 8
John J Mears resided here in Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
John J Mears resided here in Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
1940
10 April 1940
Age 23
Death of John J Mears in Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota
Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota
1940
10 Apr 1940
Age 23
Death of John J Mears in Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota
Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1851
    Event Place: Stittsville, Carleton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] North Dakota, Territorial and State Censuses, North Dakota State University Archives; Fargo, North Dakota
    [2] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1012-1013
    [3] 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Goulburn, Carleton, Ontario; Roll: C-10015; Page: 46; Family No: 150
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1338; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 201
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341474
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grand Forks, Grand Forks, Dakota Territory; Roll: 112; Page: 533D; Enumeration District: 070
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Forks Ward 5, Grand Forks, North Dakota; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1241228
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1146; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1375159
    [9] Ontario, Canada, Marriages, Archives of Ontario; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Registrations of Marriages, 1869-1928; Reel: 60
    [10] Pennsylvania, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the United States Customs Service, 1745-1997; Record Group Number: 36; Series: M425
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, Ottawa Roman Catholic Archdiocese; Ottawa, Ontario

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1917
    Event Place: North Dakota

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1853
    Event Place: Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Ontario, Canada, Roman Catholic Baptisms, Marriages, and Burials, Ottawa Roman Catholic Archdiocese; Ottawa, Ontario

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Goulbourn, Carleton, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1012-1013

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Goulburn, Carleton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1871 Census of Canada, Year: 1871; Census Place: Goulburn, Carleton, Ontario; Roll: C-10015; Page: 46; Family No: 150

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Jul 1879
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the United States Customs Service, 1745-1997; Record Group Number: 36; Series: M425

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1880
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341474
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Forks Ward 5, Grand Forks, North Dakota; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1241228
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1146; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1375159

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Grand Forks, Grand Forks, Dakota Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grand Forks, Grand Forks, Dakota Territory; Roll: 112; Page: 533D; Enumeration District: 070

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1895
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1338; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 201

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grand Forks Ward 5, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grand Forks Ward 5, Grand Forks, North Dakota; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1241228

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_97; Roll Number: 97
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota; Roll: T624_1146; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0147; FHL microfilm: 1375159

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rush Lake, Pierce, North Dakota, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota; Roll: T625_1338; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 201

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: North Dakota, Territorial and State Censuses, North Dakota State University Archives; Fargo, North Dakota

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Township 157, Pierce, North Dakota; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341474

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Liverpool, England
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the United States Customs Service, 1745-1997; Record Group Number: 36; Series: M425

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 April 1940
    Event Place: Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Rugby, Pierce, North Dakota

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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