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Ray Edward Mears 1927–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Mar 1927

Birth Location: Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 20 Jun 1992

Death Location: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA

Father: Elzy Mears

Mother: Martha Grooms

Spouse(s): Mary Knapp

Children(s): Ray Mears

In 1927, Ray Edward Mears entered the world in Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA, born to Elzy Sheridan Mears And Martha Bell Grooms. In 1930, Ray Edward Mears resided in De Soto, Marion, Arkansas, USA. In 1935, Ray Edward Mears resided in Rural, Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA. Ray Edward Mears married Mary Ann Knapp, and had children including Claudette Faye Mears, Dale Mears, Lonnie Ray Mears, Ramona Ann Mears, Ray Edward Mears, Rick Mears, Ronald Ronnie Edward Mears. Ray Edward Mears passed away in 1992 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1927, Ray Edward Mears entered the world in Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA, born to Elzy Sheridan Mears And Martha Bell Grooms.
  • In 1930, Ray Edward Mears resided in De Soto, Marion, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1935, Ray Edward Mears resided in Rural, Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA.
  • Ray Edward Mears married Mary Ann Knapp, and had children including Claudette Faye Mears, Dale Mears, Lonnie Ray Mears, Ramona Ann Mears, Ray Edward Mears, Rick Mears, Ronald Ronnie Edward Mears.
  • Ray Edward Mears passed away in 1992 in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elzy Mears
1894–1972
Birth Location: Sylvania, Lonoke County, Arkansas, USA
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Martha Grooms
1894–1975
Birth Location: Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
MG

Spouses(s)

Mary Knapp
1930–2019
Birth Location: Clio, Genesee, Michigan, USA
MK

Children(s)

Ray Mears
1951–1951
Birth Location: Flint, Genesee, Michigan, USA
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Ray Mears's Ancestors

Self
Ray Mears
1927–1992
Birth Place: Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Elzy Sheridan Mears
1894–1972
Sylvania, Lonoke County, Arkansas, USA
Martha (Bell) Grooms
1894–1975
Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
George (Wesley) Mears
1870–1952
Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Rachel (Elizabeth) Evans
1872–1941
Rickland, Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1843–1932
Anna Besher
1850–1923
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1805–1870
Francis Young
1807–1889

Ray Mears's Descendants

1.
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Ray (Edward) Mears (26 Mar 1927–20 Jun 1992) m. Mary (Ann) Knapp (15 Jun 1930–2019)
  1. 1. Ray (Edward) Mears 1951–1951

Ray Mears's Timeline

6 Records

1927
26 Mar 1927
Birth of Ray Edward Mears in Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 3
Ray Edward Mears resided here in De Soto, Marion, Arkansas, USA
De Soto, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 8
Ray Edward Mears resided here in Rural, Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA
Rural, Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940
Age 13
Ray Edward Mears resided here in Greenwood, Poinsett, Arkansas, USA
Greenwood, Poinsett, Arkansas, USA
1942
1942
Age 15
Ray Edward Mears resided here in Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA
Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA
1992
20 Jun 1992
Age 65
Death of Ray Edward Mears in Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1927
    Event Place: Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, 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 Washington, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 119
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Greenwood, Poinsett, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00162; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 56-7
    [3] Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: De Soto, Marion, Arkansas; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2339815
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Washington, U.S., State Corrections and Jail Records, 1877-1970, Washington State Archives; Olympia, WA, USA; Yakima County Government, Jail Registers, 1960-1964; Access Number: CE339-5-0-1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: De Soto, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: De Soto, Marion, Arkansas; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 2339815

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Mississippi County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Greenwood, Poinsett, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00162; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 56-7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Greenwood, Poinsett, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Greenwood, Poinsett, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00162; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 56-7

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Yakima, Yakima, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Washington, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 119

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1960 - 30 Sep 1960
    Event Place: Naches, Yakima, Washington, USA
    Record Source: Washington, U.S., State Corrections and Jail Records, 1877-1970, Washington State Archives; Olympia, WA, USA; Yakima County Government, Jail Registers, 1960-1964; Access Number: CE339-5-0-1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1992
    Event Place: Muskegon, Muskegon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1971-1996
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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