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Josephine Mears 1896–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1896

Birth Location: Michigan

Death Date: 3 Feb 1926

Death Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

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Spouse(s): Thomas Mears

Children(s): Mary Williams, Evelyn Marr, Bessie Marr, Betty Deegan

In 1896, Josephine Mears entered the world in Michigan, born to Thomas Mearo And Mares Mearo. In 1915, Josephine Mears resided in Detroit, Michigan, USA. In 1920, Josephine Mears resided in Detroit Ward 4, Wayne, Michigan, USA. Josephine Mears married Thomas Mears, and had children including Bessie Marr, Betty Deegan, Evelyn Marr, Mary Della Williams. Josephine Mears passed away in 1926 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Josephine Mears entered the world in Michigan, born to Thomas Mearo And Mares Mearo.
  • In 1915, Josephine Mears resided in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1920, Josephine Mears resided in Detroit Ward 4, Wayne, Michigan, USA.
  • Josephine Mears married Thomas Mears, and had children including Bessie Marr, Betty Deegan, Evelyn Marr, Mary Della Williams.
  • Josephine Mears passed away in 1926 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

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Josephine Mears's Ancestors

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Josephine Mears
1896–1926
Birth Place: Michigan
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Josephine Mears's Descendants

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Josephine Mears (abt 1896–3 Feb 1926) m. Thomas Mears (abt 1895–Aug 1967)
  1. 1. Mary (Della) Williams 1915–2005
  2. 2. Evelyn Marr 1916–2005 m. Leo (R) Williams 1915–
  3. 3. Bessie Marr 1919–
  4. 4. Betty Deegan 1919– m. William (J.) Deegan 1919–
    1. 1. Hope (Dolores) Yurgalits 1938–1938

Josephine Mears's Timeline

5 Records

1896
abt 1896
Birth of Josephine Mears in Michigan
Michigan
1915
1915
Age 19
Josephine Mears resided here in Detroit, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Josephine Mears resided here in Detroit Ward 4, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Ward 4, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1926
3 Feb 1926
Age 30
Death of Josephine Mears in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Josephine Mears resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1896
    Event Place: Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Births and Christenings Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 4, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_805; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 127
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 2340770
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 136; Film Description: 1917 St Clair-1917 Wayne
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 126; Film Description: 1915 Wayne
    [6] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Detroit Ward 4, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Detroit Ward 4, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: T625_805; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 127

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 2340770

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 136; Film Description: 1917 St Clair-1917 Wayne
    [2] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 126; Film Description: 1915 Wayne

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Feb 1926
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

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