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Oliver Ansey Mears 1874–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Nov 1874

Birth Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1949

Death Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA

Father: James Mears

Mother: Gatsey Branch

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Mercer

Children(s): Ertle Mears, Retha Mears, Vina Mears

The story of Oliver Ansey Mears began in 1874 in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, Oliver Ansey Mears resided in Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Oliver Ansey Mears resided in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. Oliver Ansey Mears married Elizabeth Jane Lizzie Mercer, and had children including Ertle Earl Braxton Mears, Retha Lela Mae Mears, Vina Vincie Vinnie Vissey Beatrice Mears. Oliver Ansey Mears passed away in 1949 in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Oliver Ansey Mears began in 1874 in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Oliver Ansey Mears resided in Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Oliver Ansey Mears resided in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Oliver Ansey Mears married Elizabeth Jane Lizzie Mercer, and had children including Ertle Earl Braxton Mears, Retha Lela Mae Mears, Vina Vincie Vinnie Vissey Beatrice Mears.
  • Oliver Ansey Mears passed away in 1949 in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Mears
1851–1938
Birth Location: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
JM
Gatsey Branch
1851–1925
Birth Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
GB

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Mercer
1877–1936
Birth Location: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
EM

Children(s)

Ertle Mears
1911–1998
Birth Location: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
EM
Retha Mears
1898–1923
Birth Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
RM
Vina Mears
1900–1921
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
VM

Oliver Mears's Ancestors

Self
Oliver Mears
1874–1949
Birth Place: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
James Franklin Mears
1851–1938
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Gatsey (Maria) Branch
1851–1925
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Daniel (Bunyan) Mears
1809–1894
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Anna (Jane) Haynes
1816–
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joab Mears
1780–1880
Mary Coleman
1778–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mark Mears
1710–1779
Elizabeth Pelt
1735–

Oliver Mears's Descendants

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Oliver (Ansey) Mears (17 Nov 1874–1949) m. Elizabeth (Jane Lizzie) Mercer (29 Oct 1877–1936)
  1. 1. Ertle (Earl Braxton) Mears 1911–1998 m. Edith (Hazel) Currie 1922–1996 m. Lillian (Mae) Smith 1907–1943
    1. 1. Earl (Ertle Dewey) Mears 1936–2008 m. Audrey (Ann) Philpott 1936–2007 m. Betty (Ann) Hill 1944–2007
    2. 2. James (Franklin) Mears 1938–2008 m. Myrtle (Elizabeth) Mintz 1935–2000
    3. 3. Kenneth (Eugene) Mears 1941–1988
    4. 4. Betty (Faye) Mears 1941–2011 m. Burhl (Melvin) Cunningham 1932–1998 m. Ronald (Glenn) Slicker 1935–1964
    5. 5. Gloria (Jean) Mears 1947–2019 m. John (Calvin) Stanley 1945–2011
    6. 6. Pamela (Gail) Mears 1950–1951
    7. 7. Elva (Mae) Mears 1933–2010
  2. 2. Retha (Lela Mae) Mears 1898–1923 m. Lee (Ellis) Bass 1883–1956
  3. 3. Vina (Vincie Vinnie Vissey Beatrice) Mears 1900–1921

Oliver Mears's Timeline

9 Records

1874
17 Nov 1874
Birth of Oliver Ansey Mears in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
Oliver Ansey Mears resided here in Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Oliver Ansey Mears resided here in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Oliver Ansey Mears resided here in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 43
Oliver Ansey Mears resided here in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Oliver Ansey Mears resided here in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
Oliver Ansey Mears resided here in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1949
10 Apr 1949
Age 75
Death of Oliver Ansey Mears in Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1949
1949
Age 75
Burial of Oliver Ansey Mears in Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Robeson County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1874
    Event Place: Robeson 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] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1320; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 148
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 2341450
    [4] Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Robeson County
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 1214; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0122
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1129; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375142
    [8] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [9] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives
    [10] North Carolina, U.S., Deaths
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
    [13] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
    [14] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News & Observer; Publication Date: 12 Apr 1949; Publication Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; ,0.48456264,0.49843433,0.57045704&xid=3355
    [15] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: 1214; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0122

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1129; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375142

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Robeson County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1320; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 148

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wishart, Robeson, North Carolina; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 2341450

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1949
    Event Place: Wishart, Robeson, 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] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The News & Observer; Publication Date: 12 Apr 1949; Publication Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; ,0.48456264,0.49843433,0.57045704&xid=3355
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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