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Keith Lankford Mears 1914–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jul 1914

Birth Location: Bloxom, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1991

Death Location: Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Father: John Mears

Mother: Mary Lankford

Spouse(s): Annie Shreaves

Children(s):

In 1914, Keith Lankford Mears entered the world in Bloxom, Accomack, Virginia, USA, born to John Hundley Mears And Mary Gaskins Lankford. In 1920, Keith Lankford Mears resided in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Keith Lankford Mears resided in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA. Keith Lankford Mears married Annie Parker Shreaves, and had children including Gene Carter Mears. Keith Lankford Mears passed away in 1991 in Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1914, Keith Lankford Mears entered the world in Bloxom, Accomack, Virginia, USA, born to John Hundley Mears And Mary Gaskins Lankford.
  • In 1920, Keith Lankford Mears resided in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Keith Lankford Mears resided in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • Keith Lankford Mears married Annie Parker Shreaves, and had children including Gene Carter Mears.
  • Keith Lankford Mears passed away in 1991 in Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Mears
1891–1954
Birth Location: Mearsville, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Mary Lankford
1893–1962
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
ML

Spouses(s)

Annie Shreaves
1918–2002
Birth Location: Parksberg, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
AS

Children(s)

Keith Mears's Ancestors

Self
Keith Mears
1914–1991
Birth Place: Bloxom, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Hundley Mears
1891–1954
Mearsville, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Gaskins) Lankford
1893–1962
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Henry Clay) Mears
1854–1925
Mody Creek, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Margaret (Maggie Ellen) Tyler
1865–1961
Poulson, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Virginia Mears
1828–1900
John Mears
1822–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Mears
1802–1872
Catherine Justice
1790–1842
George Mears
1791–1869
Nancy Shay
1798–1883

Keith Mears's Timeline

13 Records

1914
12 Jul 1914
Birth of Keith Lankford Mears in Bloxom, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Bloxom, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 6
Keith Lankford Mears resided here in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Keith Lankford Mears resided here in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 21
Keith Lankford Mears resided here in Mears, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Mears, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 26
Keith Lankford Mears resided here in Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 26
Keith Lankford Mears resided here in Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1943
1943
Age 29
Keith Lankford Mears resided here in Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Virginia, USA
1944
1944
Age 30
Keith Lankford Mears resided here in Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 36
Keith Lankford Mears resided here in Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1955
11 Jun 1955
Age 41
Keith Lankford Mears resided here in Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Virginia, USA
1979
1979
Age 65
Keith Lankford Mears resided here in Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1991
10 Dec 1991
Age 77
Death of Keith Lankford Mears in Nassawadox, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Nassawadox, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1991
1991
Age 77
Burial of Keith Lankford Mears in Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1914
    Event Place: Bloxom, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 498
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1-20
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T625_1877; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 11
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2342167
    [6] Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Parksley, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 2668; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 1-23

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T625_1877; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 11

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2342167

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Mears, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1-20

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Metompkin, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 1-20

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 498

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1944
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Parksley, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 2668; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 1-23

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1955
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Daily Press; Publication Date: 11 Jun 1955; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1979
    Event Place: Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1991
    Event Place: Nassawadox, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1991
    Event Place: Parksley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
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