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Martha Atwood Mears 1870–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 May 1870

Birth Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1947

Death Location: Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA

Father: Dwight Mears

Mother: Mary Barnes

Spouse(s): Samuel Tittle

Children(s):

In 1870, Martha Atwood Mears entered the world in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA, born to Dwight Hayes Mears And Mary Ann Amanda Barnes. In 1880, Martha Atwood Mears resided in Smithville, Bastrop, Texas, USA. In 1900, Martha Atwood Mears resided in Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA. Martha Atwood Mears married Samuel Patton Tittle. Martha Atwood Mears passed away in 1947 in Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1870, Martha Atwood Mears entered the world in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA, born to Dwight Hayes Mears And Mary Ann Amanda Barnes.
  • In 1880, Martha Atwood Mears resided in Smithville, Bastrop, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Martha Atwood Mears resided in Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA.
  • Martha Atwood Mears married Samuel Patton Tittle.
  • Martha Atwood Mears passed away in 1947 in Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Dwight Mears
1842–1928
Birth Location: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Barnes
1849–1937
Birth Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Samuel Tittle
1867–1937
Birth Location: Bastrop County, Texas, USA
ST

Children(s)

Martha Mears's Ancestors

Self
Martha Mears
1870–1947
Birth Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Dwight Hayes Mears
1842–1928
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Ann Amanda) Barnes
1849–1937
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Moses Mears
1805–1855
Peters Swamp, Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
Lucy Taylor
1812–1898
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Mears
1775–1810
Lucretia Tyson
1778–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mark Mears
1710–1779
Elizabeth Pelt
1735–

Martha Mears's Timeline

13 Records

1870
8 May 1870
Birth of Martha Atwood Mears in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 10
Martha Atwood Mears resided here in Smithville, Bastrop, Texas, USA
Smithville, Bastrop, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 30
Martha Atwood Mears resided here in Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 40
Martha Atwood Mears resided here in Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
1919
1919
Age 49
Martha Atwood Mears resided here in Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 50
Martha Atwood Mears resided here in Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 60
Martha Atwood Mears resided here in Brownwood, Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
Brownwood, Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 65
Martha Atwood Mears resided here in Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 70
Martha Atwood Mears resided here in Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
1942
3 Apr 1942
Age 72
Martha Atwood Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1947
9 Nov 1947
Age 77
Death of Martha Atwood Mears in Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
1947
9 Nov 1947
Age 77
Death of Martha Atwood Mears in Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
1947
1947
Age 77
Burial of Martha Atwood Mears in Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 May 1870
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-03994; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 25-6
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brownwood Ward 3, Brown, Texas; Roll: T625_1782; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 5
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342036
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas; Roll: 1650; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0004
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brownwood Ward 3, Brown, Texas; Roll: T624_1535; Page: 11a; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1375548
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Smithville, Bastrop, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas; Roll: 1650; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0004

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Brownwood Ward 3, Brown, Texas; Roll: T624_1535; Page: 11a; Enumeration District: 0095; FHL microfilm: 1375548

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1919
    Event Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Brownwood Ward 3, Brown, Texas; Roll: T625_1782; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 5

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Brownwood, Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342036

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-03994; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 25-6

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-03994; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 25-6

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1942
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Asheville Citizen-Times; Publication Date: 3 Apr 1942; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA; &terms=Martha_Mears

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1947
    Event Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1947
    Event Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Brownwood, Brown, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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