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Luther Lee Mears 1926–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Mar 1926

Birth Location: Oyster, Northampton, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1973

Death Location: Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA

Father: Upshur Mears

Mother: Estelle Rolley

Spouse(s): Margaret Morris

Children(s):

In 1926, Luther Lee Mears entered the world in Oyster, Northampton, Virginia, USA, born to Upshur Lee Mears And Estelle C Rolley. In 1930, Luther Lee Mears resided in Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA. In 1935, Luther Lee Mears resided in Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA. Luther Lee Mears married Margaret Matilda Morris, and had children including David Rolley Mears, Linda Lee Mears, Luther Lee Mears, Margaret Ann Mears. Luther Lee Mears passed away in 1973 in Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1926, Luther Lee Mears entered the world in Oyster, Northampton, Virginia, USA, born to Upshur Lee Mears And Estelle C Rolley.
  • In 1930, Luther Lee Mears resided in Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1935, Luther Lee Mears resided in Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA.
  • Luther Lee Mears married Margaret Matilda Morris, and had children including David Rolley Mears, Linda Lee Mears, Luther Lee Mears, Margaret Ann Mears.
  • Luther Lee Mears passed away in 1973 in Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Upshur Mears
1884–1960
Birth Location: Wachapreague Accomac, Virginia, USA
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Estelle Rolley
1893–1965
Birth Location: Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Morris
1931–2018
Birth Location: Willis Wharf, Northampton, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Luther Mears's Ancestors

Self
Luther Mears
1926–1973
Birth Place: Oyster, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Parents
Upshur Lee Mears
1884–1960
Wachapreague Accomac, Virginia, USA
Estelle (C) Rolley
1893–1965
Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Alfred (James) Mears
1851–1920
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Cordelia (Catherine) Kellam
1859–
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Abel Mears
1824–1888
Elizabeth Lingo
1826–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Eleanor Lurton
1803–

Luther Mears's Timeline

8 Records

1926
3 Mar 1926
Birth of Luther Lee Mears in Oyster, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Oyster, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 4
Luther Lee Mears resided here in Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 9
Luther Lee Mears resided here in Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 14
Luther Lee Mears resided here in Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1946
1946
Age 20
Luther Lee Mears resided here in Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 24
Luther Lee Mears resided here in Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1973
9 Nov 1973
Age 47
Death of Luther Lee Mears in Nassawadox, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Nassawadox, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1973
1973
Age 47
Burial of Luther Lee Mears in Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1926
    Event Place: Oyster, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Births, 1864-2015
    [8] Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Marriages, 1936-2014; Roll: 101167042
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Capeville, Northampton, Virginia; Roll: 5904; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 66-4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Cape Charles, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, 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: Capeville, Northampton, Virginia; Roll: 5904; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 66-4

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1973
    Event Place: Nassawadox, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-9301985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, St. Joseph News-PressGazette; Publication Date: 3 Apr 1973; Publication Place: St. Joseph, Missouri, USA; ,0.32299703,0.84350365,0.40873948&xid=33

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1973
    Event Place: Capeville, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, MO, USA; Applications for Headstones and Markers, 711970-930/1985; NAID: 6016127; Record Group Number: 15; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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