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Leonard Cecil Mears 1861–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Mar 1861

Birth Location: Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1935

Death Location: Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Father: Benjamin Mears

Mother: Emma Mapp

Spouse(s): Jane Custis

Children(s): John Mears, Leonard Mears, Frederick Mears, Page Mears

The story of Leonard Cecil Mears began in 1861 in Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA. In 1870, Leonard Cecil Mears resided in St Georges Parish, Locust Mount, Accomack, Virgini. In 1880, Leonard Cecil Mears resided in Accomack County, Virginia, USA. Leonard Cecil Mears married Jane Jennie Meredith Scarborough Custis, and had children including Frederick Cecil Mears, John Custis Mears, Leonard Cecil Mears, Page William Mears. Leonard Cecil Mears passed away in 1935 in Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Leonard Cecil Mears began in 1861 in Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, Leonard Cecil Mears resided in St Georges Parish, Locust Mount, Accomack, Virgini.
  • In 1880, Leonard Cecil Mears resided in Accomack County, Virginia, USA.
  • Leonard Cecil Mears married Jane Jennie Meredith Scarborough Custis, and had children including Frederick Cecil Mears, John Custis Mears, Leonard Cecil Mears, Page William Mears.
  • Leonard Cecil Mears passed away in 1935 in Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Mears
1833–1896
Birth Location: Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
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Emma Mapp
1840–1914
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Jane Custis
1859–1942
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
JC

Children(s)

John Mears
1898–1905
Birth Location: Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
JM
Leonard Mears
1884–1928
Birth Location: Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
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Frederick Mears
1889–1889
Birth Location: Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
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Page Mears
1890–1892
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
PM

Leonard Mears's Ancestors

Self
Leonard Mears
1861–1935
Birth Place: Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Parents
Benjamin William Mears
1833–1896
Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Emma (Susan) Mapp
1840–1914
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Bull) Mears
1808–1851
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (Jane) Ames
1813–1899
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1783–1837
Bridget Bull
1790–1824
Benjamin Ames
1775–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Mears
1730–1785
Mary Beach
1740–1814

Leonard Mears's Descendants

1.
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Leonard (Cecil) Mears (11 Mar 1861–1935) m. Jane (Jennie Meredith Scarborough) Custis (28 Aug 1859–1942)
  1. 1. John (Custis) Mears 1898–1905
  2. 2. Leonard (Cecil) Mears 1884–1928 m. Edith (Cleve) Turner 1892–1950
  3. 3. Frederick (Cecil) Mears 1889–1889
  4. 4. Page (William) Mears 1890–1892

Leonard Mears's Timeline

10 Records

1861
11 Mar 1861
Birth of Leonard Cecil Mears in Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 9
Leonard Cecil Mears resided here in St Georges Parish, Locust Mount, Accomack, Virginia, USA
St Georges Parish, Locust Mount, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
Leonard Cecil Mears resided here in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1897
1 Jul 1897
Age 36
Leonard Cecil Mears resided here in Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1898
23 Apr 1898
Age 37
Leonard Cecil Mears resided here in Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Leonard Cecil Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 49
Leonard Cecil Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
Leonard Cecil Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1935
24 Mar 1935
Age 74
Death of Leonard Cecil Mears in Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 74
Burial of Leonard Cecil Mears in Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1861
    Event Place: Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T625_1877; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 16
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 1351; Page: 230a; Enumeration District: 008
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: M593_1630; Page: 192B
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 1697; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0013
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T624_1619; Page: 13b; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1375632
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: St Georges Parish, Locust Mount, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: M593_1630; Page: 192B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 1351; Page: 230a; Enumeration District: 008

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1897
    Event Place: Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Register of Civil, Military, and Naval Service, 1863-1959

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1898
    Event Place: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Peninsula Enterprise; Publication Date: 23 Apr 1898; Publication Place: Accomac, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 1697; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0013

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T624_1619; Page: 13b; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1375632

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T625_1877; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 16

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Mar 1935
    Event Place: Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Keller, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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