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Myra Elmira Mears 1834–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Nov 1834

Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1895

Death Location: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Father: James Mears

Mother: Margaret Penland

Spouse(s): William Wells

Children(s):

In 1834, Myra Elmira Mears entered the world in Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA, born to James Barnes Mears And Margaret Elvira Penland. In 1860, Myra Elmira Mears resided in Sandy Musk, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1870, Myra Elmira Mears resided in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. Myra Elmira Mears married William Franklin Wells. Myra Elmira Mears passed away in 1895 in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1834, Myra Elmira Mears entered the world in Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA, born to James Barnes Mears And Margaret Elvira Penland.
  • In 1860, Myra Elmira Mears resided in Sandy Musk, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1870, Myra Elmira Mears resided in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Myra Elmira Mears married William Franklin Wells.
  • Myra Elmira Mears passed away in 1895 in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Mears
1807–1883
Birth Location: Mississippi State, Oktibbeha, Mississippi, USA
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Margaret Penland
1805–1890
Birth Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

William Wells
1825–1900
Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Myra Mears's Ancestors

Self
Myra Mears
1834–1895
Birth Place: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
James Barnes Mears
1807–1883
Mississippi State, Oktibbeha, Mississippi, USA
Margaret (Elvira) Penland
1805–1890
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
William (Thomas) Mears
1770–1849
Henry County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Stephens
1784–1830
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joel Mears
1754–1835
Mary Barnes
1756–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mark Mears
1710–1779
Elizabeth Pelt
1735–

Myra Mears's Timeline

6 Records

1834
18 Nov 1834
Birth of Myra Elmira Mears in Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 26
Myra Elmira Mears resided here in Sandy Musk, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Sandy Musk, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 36
Myra Elmira Mears resided here in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 46
Myra Elmira Mears resided here in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1895
6 Sep 1895
Age 61
Death of Myra Elmira Mears in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1895
1895
Age 61
Burial of Myra Elmira Mears in Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Nov 1834
    Event Place: Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Death Certificates, 1909-1976, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Page: 48c; Enumeration District: 029
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1125; Page: 217B
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: M653_889; Page: 274; Family History Library Film:
    [5] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Sandy Musk, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: M653_889; Page: 274; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1125; Page: 217B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: 954; Page: 48c; Enumeration District: 029

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1895
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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