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Josie Francis Mears 1869–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 May 1869

Birth Location: Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1940

Death Location: LaRue County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Joshua Mears

Mother: Elizabeth Loyall

Spouse(s): Warren McCandless

Children(s):

In 1869, Josie Francis Mears entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to Joshua R Mears And Elizabeth Margaret Loyall. In 1870, Josie Francis Mears resided in Upton, Uptonville, Larue, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Josie Francis Mears resided in Uptons, Larue, Kentucky, USA. Josie Francis Mears married Warren T Mccandless. Josie Francis Mears passed away in 1940 in LaRue County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1869, Josie Francis Mears entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to Joshua R Mears And Elizabeth Margaret Loyall.
  • In 1870, Josie Francis Mears resided in Upton, Uptonville, Larue, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Josie Francis Mears resided in Uptons, Larue, Kentucky, USA.
  • Josie Francis Mears married Warren T Mccandless.
  • Josie Francis Mears passed away in 1940 in LaRue County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joshua Mears
1823–1899
Birth Location: Brush Creek, Green County, Kentucky, USA
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Elizabeth Loyall
1829–1904
Birth Location: Green County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Warren McCandless
1863–1942
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
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Children(s)

Josie Mears's Ancestors

Self
Josie Mears
1869–1940
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Parents
Joshua R Mears
1823–1899
Brush Creek, Green County, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (Margaret) Loyall
1829–1904
Green County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
James Mears
1781–1867
Surrey, North Carolina, USA
Ruth Parish
1784–1859
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Moses Mears
1762–1841
Elizabeth Forrester
1762–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Mears
1708–1800
Amy Stafford
1735–1785

Josie Mears's Timeline

12 Records

1869
26 May 1869
Birth of Josie Francis Mears in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 1
Josie Francis Mears resided here in Upton, Uptonville, Larue, Kentucky, USA
Upton, Uptonville, Larue, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 11
Josie Francis Mears resided here in Uptons, Larue, Kentucky, USA
Uptons, Larue, Kentucky, USA
1895
1 Mar 1895
Age 26
Josie Francis Mears resided here in South Haven, Sumner, Kansas, USA
South Haven, Sumner, Kansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
Josie Francis Mears resided here in Upton, LaRue, Kentucky, USA
Upton, LaRue, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 41
Josie Francis Mears resided here in LaRue County, Kentucky, USA
LaRue County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
Josie Francis Mears resided here in Upton, LaRue, Kentucky, USA
Upton, LaRue, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 61
Josie Francis Mears resided here in Magnolia, LaRue, Kentucky, USA
Magnolia, LaRue, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 66
Josie Francis Mears resided here in LaRue County, Kentucky, USA
LaRue County, Kentucky, USA
1940
1940
Age 71
Josie Francis Mears resided here in Magnolia, LaRue, Kentucky, USA
Magnolia, LaRue, Kentucky, USA
1940
17 Jun 1940
Age 71
Death of Josie Francis Mears in LaRue County, Kentucky, USA
LaRue County, Kentucky, USA
1940
1940
Age 71
Burial of Josie Francis Mears in LaRue County, Kentucky, USA
LaRue County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1869
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1895 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: v115_154; Line: 15
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Larue, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01327; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 62-12
    [4] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upton, Larue, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 88
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Magnolia, Larue, Kentucky; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340498
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Uptons, Larue, Kentucky; Roll: 427; Page: 176b; Enumeration District: 158
    [8] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Upton, Larue, Kentucky; Roll: M593_480; Page: 101A
    [9] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Upton, Larue, Kentucky; Roll: 536; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0070
    [10] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 4, Larue, Kentucky; Roll: T624_490; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1374503
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Upton, Uptonville, Larue, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Upton, Larue, Kentucky; Roll: M593_480; Page: 101A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Uptons, Larue, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Uptons, Larue, Kentucky; Roll: 427; Page: 176b; Enumeration District: 158

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1895
    Event Place: South Haven, Sumner, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1895 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: v115_154; Line: 15

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Upton, LaRue, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Upton, Larue, Kentucky; Roll: 536; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0070

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: LaRue County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: District 4, Larue, Kentucky; Roll: T624_490; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1374503

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Upton, LaRue, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Upton, Larue, Kentucky; Roll: T625_585; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 88

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Magnolia, LaRue, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Magnolia, Larue, Kentucky; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340498

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: LaRue County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Larue, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01327; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 62-12

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Magnolia, LaRue, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Larue, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01327; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 62-12

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1940
    Event Place: LaRue County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: LaRue County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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