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Lorenzo Dow Mears 1809–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Apr 1809

Birth Location: Maryland, USA

Death Date: 1891

Death Location: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Father: William Mears

Mother: Elizabeth Arlington

Spouse(s): Sophia Kellam

Children(s): Oswald Mears, Arlington Mears, Lorenzo Mears, Beverly Mears, Mary Mears

In 1809, Lorenzo Dow Mears entered the world in Maryland, USA, born to William Mears And Elizabeth Arlington. In 1850, Lorenzo Dow Mears resided in St Georges, Accomack County, Virginia, USA. Lorenzo Dow Mears married Sophia A B Kellam, and had children including Arlington Bernard Mears, Beverly Tucker Mears, Lorenzo Dow Mears, Mary S Mears, Oswald Bailey Mears. Lorenzo Dow Mears passed away in 1891 in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1809, Lorenzo Dow Mears entered the world in Maryland, USA, born to William Mears And Elizabeth Arlington.
  • In 1850, Lorenzo Dow Mears resided in St Georges, Accomack County, Virginia, USA.
  • Lorenzo Dow Mears married Sophia A B Kellam, and had children including Arlington Bernard Mears, Beverly Tucker Mears, Lorenzo Dow Mears, Mary S Mears, Oswald Bailey Mears.
  • Lorenzo Dow Mears passed away in 1891 in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Mears
1780–1824
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Arlington
1787–1818
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sophia Kellam
1817–1885
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
SK

Children(s)

Oswald Mears
1843–1921
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
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Arlington Mears
1853–1911
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
AM
Lorenzo Mears
1858–1935
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Beverly Mears
1856–1932
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Mary Mears
1855–
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Lorenzo Mears's Ancestors

Self
Lorenzo Mears
1809–1891
Birth Place: Maryland, USA
Parents
William Mears
1780–1824
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Arlington
1787–1818
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William Mears
1762–1796
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Adah Savage
1762–1796
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Tabitha Darby
1715–1773
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lorenzo Mears's Descendants

1.
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Lorenzo (Dow) Mears (1 Apr 1809–1891) m. Sophia (A B) Kellam (31 Jul 1817–1885)
  1. 1. Oswald (Bailey) Mears 1843–1921
  2. 2. Arlington (Bernard) Mears 1853–1911
  3. 3. Lorenzo (Dow) Mears 1858–1935
  4. 4. Beverly (Tucker) Mears 1856–1932
  5. 5. Mary (S) Mears 1855–

Lorenzo Mears's Timeline

9 Records

1809
1 Apr 1809
Birth of Lorenzo Dow Mears in Maryland, USA
Maryland, USA
1835
7 Nov 1835
Age 26
Lorenzo Dow Mears was married in Worchester County, Maryland, USA
Worchester County, Maryland, USA
1850
1850
Age 41
Lorenzo Dow Mears resided here in St Georges, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
St Georges, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 51
Lorenzo Dow Mears resided here in St Georges, Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
St Georges, Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 61
Lorenzo Dow Mears resided here in St Georges, Locust Mount, Accomack, Virginia, USA
St Georges, Locust Mount, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 71
Lorenzo Dow Mears resided here in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1888
29 Feb 1888
Age 79
Lorenzo Dow Mears resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1891
19 Aug 1891
Age 82
Death of Lorenzo Dow Mears in St. George, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
St. George, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1891
1891
Age 82
Burial of Lorenzo Dow Mears in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1809
    Event Place: Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 1351; Page: 261d; Enumeration District: 009
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: M593_1630; Page: 181B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: M653_1330; Page: 327; Family History
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 932; Page: 131b
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1835
    Event Place: Worchester County, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: St Georges, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 932; Page: 131b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: St Georges, Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: St Georges Parish, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: M653_1330; Page: 327; Family History

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: St Georges, 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: 181B

    Genealogy Event 6
    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: 261d; Enumeration District: 009

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Feb 1888
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: The Norfolk Virginian; Publication Date: 29 Feb 1888; Publication Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1891
    Event Place: St. George, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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