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Kenneth Wayne Mears 1925–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Sep 1925

Birth Location: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA

Death Date: 1991

Death Location: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA

Father: Elmer Mears

Mother: Nora Howze

Spouse(s): Martha Mangrum

Children(s):

In 1925, Kenneth Wayne Mears entered the world in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA, born to Elmer Wade Mears And Nora Elizabeth Howze. In 1930, Kenneth Wayne Mears resided in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA. In 1935, Kenneth Wayne Mears resided in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA. Kenneth Wayne Mears married Martha Ann Mangrum, and had children including Kenneth Randall Meares. Kenneth Wayne Mears passed away in 1991 in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1925, Kenneth Wayne Mears entered the world in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA, born to Elmer Wade Mears And Nora Elizabeth Howze.
  • In 1930, Kenneth Wayne Mears resided in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA.
  • In 1935, Kenneth Wayne Mears resided in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA.
  • Kenneth Wayne Mears married Martha Ann Mangrum, and had children including Kenneth Randall Meares.
  • Kenneth Wayne Mears passed away in 1991 in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elmer Mears
1891–1965
Birth Location: Falls County, Texas, USA
EM
Nora Howze
1893–1958
Birth Location: Burnet, Fannin County, Texas, USA
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Spouses(s)

Martha Mangrum
1928–1999
Birth Location: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
MM

Children(s)

Kenneth Mears's Ancestors

Self
Kenneth Mears
1925–1991
Birth Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
Parents
Elmer Wade Mears
1891–1965
Falls County, Texas, USA
Nora (Elizabeth) Howze
1893–1958
Burnet, Fannin County, Texas, USA
Grandparents
John (Calvin) Mears
1840–1910
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Jane) Harris
1858–1943
Tishomingo, Tishomingo, Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
Moses Mears
1805–1855
Lucy Taylor
1812–1898
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jesse Mears
1775–1810
Lucretia Tyson
1778–

Kenneth Mears's Timeline

9 Records

1925
17 Sep 1925
Birth of Kenneth Wayne Mears in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 5
Kenneth Wayne Mears resided here in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 10
Kenneth Wayne Mears resided here in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 15
Kenneth Wayne Mears resided here in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
1943
1943
Age 18
Kenneth Wayne Mears resided here in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
1947
26 Oct 1947
Age 22
Kenneth Wayne Mears resided here in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 25
Kenneth Wayne Mears resided here in McLennan County, Texas, USA
McLennan County, Texas, USA
1991
1 Mar 1991
Age 66
Death of Kenneth Wayne Mears in Erath County, Texas, USA
Erath County, Texas, USA
1991
1991
Age 66
Burial of Kenneth Wayne Mears in Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1925
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [3] Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04099; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 155-1
    [6] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [8] Texas, Birth Index
    [9] National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Abilene Reporter-News; Publication Date: 3 Mar 1991; Publication Place: Abilene, Texas, USA; ,0.81149626,0.53000385,0.9458438&xid=3355
    [13] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: McLennan, Texas; Roll: 1501; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 155-40

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04099; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 155-1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04099; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 155-1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1947
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Waco Tribune-Herald; Publication Date: 26 Oct 1947; Publication Place: Waco, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: McLennan County, Texas, 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: McLennan, Texas; Roll: 1501; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 155-40

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1991
    Event Place: Erath County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Abilene Reporter-News; Publication Date: 3 Mar 1991; Publication Place: Abilene, Texas, USA; ,0.81149626,0.53000385,0.9458438&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1991
    Event Place: Waco, McLennan, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Abilene Reporter-News; Publication Date: 3 Mar 1991; Publication Place: Abilene, Texas, USA; ,0.81149626,0.53000385,0.9458438&xid=3355
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