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Luther R Mears 1897–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Dec 1897

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 13 Oct 1918

Death Location: Edgecomb Co.

Father: Joseph Mears

Mother: Billie Moore

Spouse(s): Minnie Melton

Children(s):

In 1897, Luther R Mears entered the world in North Carolina, born to Joseph Haywood Mears And Billie A Moore. In 1900, Luther R Mears resided in Cokey, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1910, Luther R Mears resided in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. Luther R Mears married Minnie Bessie Melton. Luther R Mears passed away in 1918 in Edgecomb Co..

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Biography

  • In 1897, Luther R Mears entered the world in North Carolina, born to Joseph Haywood Mears And Billie A Moore.
  • In 1900, Luther R Mears resided in Cokey, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Luther R Mears resided in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Luther R Mears married Minnie Bessie Melton.
  • Luther R Mears passed away in 1918 in Edgecomb Co..

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Mears
1869–1950
Birth Location: North Carolina
JM
Billie Moore
1873–1968
Birth Location: , North Carolina, United States
BM

Spouses(s)

Minnie Melton
1896–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Luther Mears's Ancestors

Self
Luther Mears
1897–1918
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Joseph Haywood Mears
1869–1950
North Carolina
Billie (A) Moore
1873–1968
, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
J (R) Mears
1820–1907
North Carolina, USA
Apsely Brake
1826–1904
North Carolina
Samuel Moore
1839–1905
Pitt County, North Carolina USA
Mary See
1837–1900
Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Mears
1794–1878
Delilah
1795–
Samuel Moore
1810–
William Leigh\lee
1787–1872
lucinda Bullock?
1800–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry guessing?
1755–1812
E Lee
1753–1850
Wright Permenter
1770–1800
Bathulia Ward\Stokes
1775–

Luther Mears's Timeline

5 Records

1897
04 Dec 1897
Birth of Luther R Mears in North Carolina
North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 3
Luther R Mears resided here in Cokey, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Cokey, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Luther R Mears resided here in Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1918
12 Oct 1918
Age 21
Death of Luther R Mears in Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
1918
13 Oct 1918
Age 21
Burial of Luther R Mears in Edgecomb Co.
Edgecomb Co.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Dec 1897
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1110; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375123
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cokey, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0014
    [3] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [4] North Carolina, Deaths
    [5] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina
    [6] North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Halifax; Roll: 1765649

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cokey, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cokey, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0014

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rocky Mount, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1110; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1375123

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Halifax; Roll: 1765649

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1918
    Event Place: Brinkleyville, Halifax, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Deaths
    [2] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina
    [3] North Carolina, Death Collection, 1908-2004

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1918
    Event Place: Edgecomb Co.
    Record Source: North Carolina, Deaths
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