YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Sarah Leigh Mears 1908–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jan 1908

Birth Location: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1968

Death Location: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Father: John Mears

Mother: Mary Lankford

Spouse(s): George Coulson

Children(s):

In 1908, Sarah Leigh Mears entered the world in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA, born to John Hundley Mears And Mary Gaskins Lankford. In 1910, Sarah Leigh Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Sarah Leigh Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA. Sarah Leigh Mears married George Wilson Coulson. Sarah Leigh Mears passed away in 1968 in Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Sarah Mears
SM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1908, Sarah Leigh Mears entered the world in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA, born to John Hundley Mears And Mary Gaskins Lankford.
  • In 1910, Sarah Leigh Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Sarah Leigh Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • Sarah Leigh Mears married George Wilson Coulson.
  • Sarah Leigh Mears passed away in 1968 in Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Mears
1891–1954
Birth Location: Mearsville, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
JM
Mary Lankford
1893–1962
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
ML

Spouses(s)

George Coulson
1905–1961
Birth Location: Colora, Cecil, Maryland, USA
GC

Children(s)

Sarah Mears's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Mears
1908–1968
Birth Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Parents
John Hundley Mears
1891–1954
Mearsville, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Gaskins) Lankford
1893–1962
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Henry Clay) Mears
1854–1925
Mody Creek, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Margaret (Maggie Ellen) Tyler
1865–1961
Poulson, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Virginia Mears
1828–1900
John Mears
1822–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Mears
1802–1872
Catherine Justice
1790–1842
George Mears
1791–1869
Nancy Shay
1798–1883

Sarah Mears's Timeline

14 Records

1908
27 Jan 1908
Birth of Sarah Leigh Mears in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 2
Sarah Leigh Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Sarah Leigh Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1929
29 Mar 1929
Age 21
Sarah Leigh Mears resided here in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Sarah Leigh Mears resided here in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Sarah Leigh Mears resided here in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1940
1940
Age 32
Sarah Leigh Mears resided here in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1946
1946
Age 38
Sarah Leigh Mears resided here in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1948
1948
Age 40
Sarah Leigh Mears resided here in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1950
1950
Age 42
Sarah Leigh Mears resided here in New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, USA
New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1950
1950
Age 42
Sarah Leigh Mears resided here in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
1962
1962
Age 54
Sarah Leigh Mears resided here in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1968
27 Sep 1968
Age 60
Death of Sarah Leigh Mears in Nassawadox, Northampton, Virginia, USA
Nassawadox, Northampton, Virginia, USA
1968
1968
Age 60
Burial of Sarah Leigh Mears in Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jan 1908
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: m-t0627-00551; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 4-72
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2340025
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Births, 1912-1923
    [7] Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records
    [10] Delaware, U.S., Marriage Records
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: 1741; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 4-46

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1929
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: Delaware, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current, The News Journal; Publication Date: 29 Mar 1929; Publication Place: Wilmington, Delaware, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2340025

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: m-t0627-00551; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 4-72

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: m-t0627-00551; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 4-72

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: New Castle, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: Delaware, U.S., Land Records, Delaware Public Archives; Delaware Land Records; Roll Number: 573

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware; Roll: 1741; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 4-46

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1962
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1968
    Event Place: Nassawadox, Northampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1968
    Event Place: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Sarah Mears

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE