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Luther Preston Mears 1898–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Oct 1898

Birth Location: Deltaville, Middlesex, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1983

Death Location: Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA

Father: Ryland Mears

Mother: Matilda Weston

Spouse(s): Nora Strausse, Delma Hart

Children(s): Millard Mears, Oren Mears

Luther Preston Mears was born in 1898 in Deltaville, Middlesex, Virginia, USA, the child of Ryland Tobias Mears And Matilda Hilda Susan Weston. In 1900, Luther Preston Mears resided in Pine Top, Middlesex, Virginia, USA. In 1910, Luther Preston Mears resided in Pinetop, Middlesex County, Virginia, USA. Luther Preston Mears married Delma Ruth Hart, Nora Lottie Charlotte Strausse, and had children including Millard Preston Mears, Oren Tilden Mears. Luther Preston Mears passed away in 1983 in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • Luther Preston Mears was born in 1898 in Deltaville, Middlesex, Virginia, USA, the child of Ryland Tobias Mears And Matilda Hilda Susan Weston.
  • In 1900, Luther Preston Mears resided in Pine Top, Middlesex, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Luther Preston Mears resided in Pinetop, Middlesex County, Virginia, USA.
  • Luther Preston Mears married Delma Ruth Hart, Nora Lottie Charlotte Strausse, and had children including Millard Preston Mears, Oren Tilden Mears.
  • Luther Preston Mears passed away in 1983 in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ryland Mears
1855–
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Virginia, USA
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Matilda Weston
1855–1921
Birth Location: Middlesex County, Virginia, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

Nora Strausse
1904–1978
Birth Location: Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
NS
Delma Hart
1905–1995
Birth Location: Petersburg, Virginia, USA
DH

Children(s)

Millard Mears
1929–1944
Birth Location: Maryland, USA
MM
Oren Mears
1922–1991
Birth Location: Deltaville, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
OM

Luther Mears's Ancestors

Self
Luther Mears
1898–1983
Birth Place: Deltaville, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Parents
Ryland Tobias Mears
1855–
Lancaster County, Virginia, USA
Matilda (Hilda Susan) Weston
1855–1921
Middlesex County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Edward) Mears
1834–1897
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Ann) Hill
1831–1881
Lancaster County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Turner
1794–1865
Nancy Mears
1804–1877
Cordelia Hill
1804–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Levin Mears
1770–1829
John Mears
–1838

Luther Mears's Descendants

1.
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Luther (Preston) Mears (17 Oct 1898–1983) m. Nora (Lottie Charlotte) Strausse (31 Dec 1904–1978) m. Delma (Ruth) Hart (5 Apr 1905–1995)
  1. 1. Millard (Preston) Mears 1929–1944
  2. 2. Oren (Tilden) Mears 1922–1991

Luther Mears's Timeline

14 Records

1898
17 Oct 1898
Birth of Luther Preston Mears in Deltaville, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Deltaville, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 2
Luther Preston Mears resided here in Pine Top, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Pine Top, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Luther Preston Mears resided here in Pinetop, Middlesex County, Virginia, USA
Pinetop, Middlesex County, Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 19
Luther Preston Mears resided here in Middlesex County, Virginia, USA
Middlesex County, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Luther Preston Mears resided here in Pinetop, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
Pinetop, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
1929
1929
Age 31
Luther Preston Mears resided here in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Luther Preston Mears resided here in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Luther Preston Mears resided here in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
1940
1940
Age 42
Luther Preston Mears resided here in Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
1942
1942
Age 44
Luther Preston Mears resided here in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1944
30 Dec 1944
Age 46
Luther Preston Mears resided here in Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
1983
6 Nov 1983
Age 85
Luther Preston Mears resided here in Newport News, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Virginia, USA
1983
3 Nov 1983
Age 85
Death of Luther Preston Mears in Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
1983
1983
Age 85
Burial of Luther Preston Mears in Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1898
    Event Place: Deltaville, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Maryland, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 350
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01534; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 4-641
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pinetop, Middlesex, Virginia; Roll: T625_1898; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 81
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Baltimore, Maryland; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0644; FHL microfilm: 2340601
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Middlesex County
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pine Top, Middlesex, Virginia; Roll: 1717; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0055
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pinetop, Middlesex, Virginia; Roll: T624_1635; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1375648
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Divorce Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia Divorce Records, 1918-2014
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pine Top, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pine Top, Middlesex, Virginia; Roll: 1717; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0055

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pinetop, Middlesex County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pinetop, Middlesex, Virginia; Roll: T624_1635; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1375648

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Middlesex County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Middlesex County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pinetop, Middlesex, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pinetop, Middlesex, Virginia; Roll: T625_1898; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 81

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Baltimore, Maryland; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0644; FHL microfilm: 2340601

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01534; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 4-641

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland; Roll: m-t0627-01534; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 4-641

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Maryland, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 350
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1944
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Maryland, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Evening Sun; Publication Date: 30 Dec 1944; Publication Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1983
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Daily Press; Publication Date: 6 Nov 1983; Publication Place: Newport News, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1983
    Event Place: Baltimore County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Baltimore Sun; Publication Date: 6 Nov 1983; Publication Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA; ,0.4294351,0.68712723,0.50158453&xid=3355
    [4] Web: Newport News, Virginia, U.S., Daily Press Obituary Index, 1898-1988

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1983
    Event Place: Glen Burnie, Anne Arundel, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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