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Robert Lee Mears 1889–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jul 1889

Birth Location: Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 1943

Death Location: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA

Father: William Mears

Mother: Anna Besher

Spouse(s): Barga Lay

Children(s): Willie Mears, Mayme Mears, Flora Mears

In 1889, Robert Lee Mears entered the world in Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA, born to William Bluford Mears And Anna Elizabeth Besher. In 1900, Robert Lee Mears resided in Bearden, Marion, Arkansas, USA. In 1908, Robert Lee Mears resided in Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA. Robert Lee Mears married Barga Virgie Algerine Lay, and had children including Flora Elizabeth Mears, Mayme Mary Alverne Mears, Willie Washington Mears. Robert Lee Mears passed away in 1943 in Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Robert Lee Mears entered the world in Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA, born to William Bluford Mears And Anna Elizabeth Besher.
  • In 1900, Robert Lee Mears resided in Bearden, Marion, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1908, Robert Lee Mears resided in Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA.
  • Robert Lee Mears married Barga Virgie Algerine Lay, and had children including Flora Elizabeth Mears, Mayme Mary Alverne Mears, Willie Washington Mears.
  • Robert Lee Mears passed away in 1943 in Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Mears
1843–1932
Birth Location: Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
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Anna Besher
1850–1923
Birth Location: Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
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Spouses(s)

Barga Lay
1889–1965
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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Children(s)

Willie Mears
1913–1988
Birth Location: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
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Mayme Mears
1919–1982
Birth Location: Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
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Flora Mears
1921–1998
Birth Location: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
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Robert Mears's Ancestors

Self
Robert Mears
1889–1943
Birth Place: Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Parents
William Bluford Mears
1843–1932
Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Anna (Elizabeth) Besher
1850–1923
Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
William (Franklin) Mears
1805–1870
Guilford County, North Carolina, USA
Francis (Elizabeth) Young
1807–1889
Anderson County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1770–
Christina Melton
1776–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zadock Mears
1745–1790
Elizabeth Sharpe
1754–1816

Robert Mears's Descendants

1.
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Robert (Lee) Mears (19 Jul 1889–1943) m. Barga (Virgie Algerine) Lay (6 Apr 1889–1965)
  1. 1. Willie (Washington) Mears 1913–1988 m. Johnnie (Jorene) Harrison 1921–2008
  2. 2. Mayme (Mary Alverne) Mears 1919–1982 m. Arthur (Leon) Wilhelm 1920–1978
  3. 3. Flora (Elizabeth) Mears 1921–1998 m. Buddie (Jeff) Mainord 1920–2003

Robert Mears's Timeline

12 Records

1889
19 Jul 1889
Birth of Robert Lee Mears in Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Bearden, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Bearden, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1908
6 Nov 1908
Age 19
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 28
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940
Age 51
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1942
1942
Age 53
Robert Lee Mears resided here in Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
1943
16 May 1943
Age 54
Death of Robert Lee Mears in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
1943
1943
Age 54
Burial of Robert Lee Mears in Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1889
    Event Place: Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00173; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 65-4
    [3] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: T625_81; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 110
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2339824
    [6] Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Searcy County
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: T624_64; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1374077
    [9] Arkansas, U.S., Death Index, 1914-1950
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [12] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Health, Vital Records Section; Little Rock, AR, USA; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1889
    [13] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1889
    [14] Arkansas, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bearden, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1908
    Event Place: Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Mountain Echo; Publication Date: 6 Nov 1908; Publication Place: Yellville, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: T624_64; Page: 7a; Enumeration District: 0106; FHL microfilm: 1374077

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Searcy County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: T625_81; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 110

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2339824

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00173; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 65-4

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00173; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 65-4

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1943
    Event Place: Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, U.S., Death Index, 1914-1950
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Arkansas, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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