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Louis Gilbert Mears 1927–2020 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jun 1927

Birth Location: Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 2020

Death Location: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Mears

Mother: Sally Floyd

Spouse(s): Dora Baker

Children(s):

In 1927, Louis Gilbert Mears entered the world in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA, born to William Day Mears And Sally Jane Floyd. In 1930, Louis Gilbert Mears resided in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1940, Louis Gilbert Mears resided in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Louis Gilbert Mears married Dora Lee Taylor Baker, and had children including Anthony Lee Mears. Louis Gilbert Mears passed away in 2020 in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1927, Louis Gilbert Mears entered the world in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA, born to William Day Mears And Sally Jane Floyd.
  • In 1930, Louis Gilbert Mears resided in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1940, Louis Gilbert Mears resided in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Louis Gilbert Mears married Dora Lee Taylor Baker, and had children including Anthony Lee Mears.
  • Louis Gilbert Mears passed away in 2020 in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Mears
1878–1943
Birth Location: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
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Sally Floyd
1884–1961
Birth Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Dora Baker
1934–2015
Birth Location: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Louis Mears's Ancestors

Self
Louis Mears
1927–2020
Birth Place: Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Parents
William Day Mears
1878–1943
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Sally (Jane) Floyd
1884–1961
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Erasmus (D) Mears
1828–1912
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Martha (J) Leggette
1849–1884
Fairmont, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joab Mears
1780–1880
Mary Coleman
1778–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mark Mears
1710–1779
Elizabeth Pelt
1735–

Louis Mears's Timeline

8 Records

1927
12 Jun 1927
Birth of Louis Gilbert Mears in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 3
Louis Gilbert Mears resided here in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 13
Louis Gilbert Mears resided here in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1945
1945
Age 18
Louis Gilbert Mears resided here in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1947
1947
Age 20
Louis Gilbert Mears resided here in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
1988
Abt 1988
Age 61
Louis Gilbert Mears resided here in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
2020
17 Sep 2020
Age 93
Death of Louis Gilbert Mears in Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
2020
2020
Age 93
Burial of Louis Gilbert Mears in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1927
    Event Place: Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: North Carolina State College; Year: 1947
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 250
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C027_66001
    [6] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives
    [7] U.S., World War II Young American Patriots, 1941-1945
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North Carolina State Board of Elections; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Voter Registration Records 1872-2023

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 250

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: North Carolina State College; Year: 1947

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1988
    Event Place: Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, The News and Observer; Publication Date: 28 Aug 1988; Publication Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; ,0.59430856,0.50244135,0.6566125&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Sep 2020
    Event Place: Cerro Gordo, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2020
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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