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Robert Lee Mears 1871–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Dec 1871

Birth Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1946

Death Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Father: George Mears

Mother: Nancy Roberts

Spouse(s): Emma English

Children(s):

The story of Robert Lee Mears began in 1871 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, Robert Lee Mears resided in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. In 1892, Robert Lee Mears resided in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. Robert Lee Mears married Emma English. Robert Lee Mears passed away in 1946 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Lee Mears began in 1871 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Robert Lee Mears resided in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1892, Robert Lee Mears resided in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Robert Lee Mears married Emma English.
  • Robert Lee Mears passed away in 1946 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Mears
1838–1913
Birth Location: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
GM
Nancy Roberts
1844–1916
Birth Location: Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
NR

Spouses(s)

Emma English
1881–1958
Birth Location: Madison County, North Carolina, USA
EE

Children(s)

Robert Mears's Ancestors

Self
Robert Mears
1871–1946
Birth Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Parents
George Augustus Mears
1838–1913
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Nancy (M) Roberts
1844–1916
Leicester, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
James (Barnes) Mears
1807–1883
Mississippi State, Oktibbeha, Mississippi, USA
Margaret (Elvira) Penland
1805–1890
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1770–1849
Elizabeth Stephens
1784–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joel Mears
1754–1835
Mary Barnes
1756–1837

Robert Mears's Timeline

11 Records

1871
6 Dec 1871
Birth of Robert Lee Mears in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1892
16 Jun 1892
Age 21
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1918
1918
Age 47
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 64
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 69
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1946
31 Jul 1946
Age 75
Death of Robert Lee Mears in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1946
1946
Age 75
Burial of Robert Lee Mears in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1871
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, 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] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02878; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 11-38
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Asheville Ward 6, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1286; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 22
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2341410
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1892
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Asheville Weekly Citizen; Publication Date: 16 Jun 1892; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA; &terms=Robert_L._Mears

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Asheville Ward 6, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1286; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 22

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2341410

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02878; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 11-38

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02878; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 11-38

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1946
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, 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, Asheville Citizen-Times; Publication Date: 2 Aug 1946; Publication Place: Asheville, North Carolina, USA; ,0.032925375,0.7554393,0.20795023&xid=335

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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