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Lula Jane Mears 1880–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Sep 1880

Birth Location: Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 1962

Death Location: Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA

Father: James Mears

Mother: Lucinda Coleman

Spouse(s): Samuel Helms

Children(s):

In 1880, Lula Jane Mears entered the world in Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA, born to James Ambrose Mears And Lucinda Elizabeth Coleman. In 1900, Lula Jane Mears resided in Union, Marion, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, Lula Jane Mears resided in James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA. Lula Jane Mears married Samuel Hugh Helms. Lula Jane Mears passed away in 1962 in Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Lula Jane Mears entered the world in Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA, born to James Ambrose Mears And Lucinda Elizabeth Coleman.
  • In 1900, Lula Jane Mears resided in Union, Marion, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Lula Jane Mears resided in James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA.
  • Lula Jane Mears married Samuel Hugh Helms.
  • Lula Jane Mears passed away in 1962 in Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Mears
1841–1908
Birth Location: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
JM
Lucinda Coleman
1847–1919
Birth Location: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
LC

Spouses(s)

Samuel Helms
1882–1962
Birth Location: Peel, Marion, Arkansas, USA
SH

Children(s)

Lula Mears's Ancestors

Self
Lula Mears
1880–1962
Birth Place: Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Parents
James Ambrose Mears
1841–1908
Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Lucinda (Elizabeth) Coleman
1847–1919
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Gabriel (Murphy) Mears
1812–1866
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth) Phillips
1817–1885
Warren County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1770–1849
Elizabeth Stephens
1784–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joel Mears
1754–1835
Mary Barnes
1756–1837

Lula Mears's Timeline

13 Records

1880
3 Sep 1880
Birth of Lula Jane Mears in Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Lula Jane Mears resided here in Union, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Union, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Lula Jane Mears resided here in James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Lula Jane Mears resided here in James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Lula Jane Mears resided here in Summit, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Summit, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940
Age 60
Lula Jane Mears resided here in Summit, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Summit, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 70
Lula Jane Mears resided here in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA
Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA
1956
1956
Age 76
Lula Jane Mears resided here in Kern County, California, USA
Kern County, California, USA
1959
1959
Age 79
Lula Jane Mears resided here in Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA
Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA
1960
1960
Age 80
Lula Jane Mears resided here in Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA
Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA
1962
18 Oct 1962
Age 82
Lula Jane Mears resided here in Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1962
3 Aug 1962
Age 82
Death of Lula Jane Mears in Kern County, California, USA
Kern County, California, USA
1962
1962
Age 82
Burial of Lula Jane Mears in Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA
Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1880
    Event Place: Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Summit, Marion, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00153; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 45-26
    [2] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957, FamilySearch; Salt Lake City, Utah; Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957
    [3] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Kern; Date: 3 Aug 1962
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: James Creek, Marion, Arkansas; Roll: T625_71; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 92
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: James Creek, Marion, Arkansas; Roll: T624_57; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1374070
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [9] Arkansas, Birth Certificates
    [10] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Section; Little Rock, AR, USA; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1882
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Yakima, Washington; Roll: 4531; Page: 51; Enumeration District: 39-32

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Union, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: James Creek, Marion, Arkansas; Roll: T624_57; Page: 5a; Enumeration District: 0090; FHL microfilm: 1374070

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: James Creek, Marion, Arkansas; Roll: T625_71; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 92

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Summit, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Summit, Marion, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00153; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 45-26

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Summit, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Summit, Marion, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00153; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 45-26

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Yakima, Yakima, Washington, 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: Yakima, Washington; Roll: 4531; Page: 51; Enumeration District: 39-32

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Kern County, California, USA
    Record Source: California, U.S., Voter Registrations, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Oct 1962
    Event Place: Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Mountain Echo; Publication Date: 18 Oct 1962; Publication Place: Yellville, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1962
    Event Place: Kern County, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, U.S., Death Index, 1940-1997, Place: Kern; Date: 3 Aug 1962
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1962
    Event Place: Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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