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Shelby Ray Mears 1902–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jan 1902

Birth Location: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 1977

Death Location: Marion County, Arkansas, USA

Father: John Mears

Mother: Polly Manuel

Spouse(s): Ruth Reeves

Children(s): Mary Mears, Lois Mears, Wanda Mears

In 1902, Shelby Ray Mears entered the world in Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA, born to John William Mears And Polly Mary Ann Manuel. In 1910, Shelby Ray Mears resided in Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA. In 1920, Shelby Ray Mears resided in Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA. Shelby Ray Mears married Ruth Lucille Reeves, and had children including Brenda Kaye Mears, Carl Bailey Mears, Johnny Roy Mears, Lois Lavada Mears, Mary Ann Mears, Sammy Lynn Mears, Wanda Lea Mears. Shelby Ray Mears passed away in 1977 in Marion County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Shelby Ray Mears entered the world in Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA, born to John William Mears And Polly Mary Ann Manuel.
  • In 1910, Shelby Ray Mears resided in Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Shelby Ray Mears resided in Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA.
  • Shelby Ray Mears married Ruth Lucille Reeves, and had children including Brenda Kaye Mears, Carl Bailey Mears, Johnny Roy Mears, Lois Lavada Mears, Mary Ann Mears, Sammy Lynn Mears, Wanda Lea Mears.
  • Shelby Ray Mears passed away in 1977 in Marion County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Mears
1864–1918
Birth Location: Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America
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Polly Manuel
1871–1953
Birth Location: Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
PM

Spouses(s)

Ruth Reeves
1913–1987
Birth Location: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
RR

Children(s)

Mary Mears
1944–2013
Birth Location: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
MM
Lois Mears
1939–2010
Birth Location: Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
LM
Wanda Mears
1936–2012
Birth Location: St Joe, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
WM

Shelby Mears's Ancestors

Self
Shelby Mears
1902–1977
Birth Place: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Parents
John William Mears
1864–1918
Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America
Polly (Mary Ann) Manuel
1871–1953
Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Marquis (Lafayette) Mears
1841–1916
Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Catherine Ingram
1830–1905
Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1805–1870
Francis Young
1807–1889
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1770–
Christina Melton
1776–1863

Shelby Mears's Descendants

1.
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Shelby (Ray) Mears (6 Jan 1902–1977) m. Ruth (Lucille) Reeves (9 Oct 1913–1987)
  1. 1. Mary (Ann) Mears 1944–2013 m. Donald (Edward) Dilldine 1937–2012 m. Maynard (Paul) Madden 1912–
  2. 2. Lois (Lavada) Mears 1939–2010 m. James (Marvin) Smith 1938–2022
  3. 3. Wanda (Lea) Mears 1936–2012 m. John (Allen) Manning 1934–2006

Shelby Mears's Timeline

13 Records

1902
6 Jan 1902
Birth of Shelby Ray Mears in Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Shelby Ray Mears resided here in Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Shelby Ray Mears resided here in Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1921
17 Mar 1921
Age 19
Shelby Ray Mears resided here in Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Shelby Ray Mears resided here in Centerville, Yell, Arkansas, USA
Centerville, Yell, Arkansas, USA
1935
10 Jun 1935
Age 33
Shelby Ray Mears was married
None
1935
1935
Age 33
Shelby Ray Mears resided here in Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940
Age 38
Shelby Ray Mears resided here in Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940-1945
Age 38
Shelby Ray Mears resided here in Freck, Marion County, Arkansas, USA
Freck, Marion County, Arkansas, USA
1945
1945
Age 43
Shelby Ray Mears resided here in Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 48
Shelby Ray Mears resided here in Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1977
31 Oct 1977
Age 75
Death of Shelby Ray Mears in St Joe, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
St Joe, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1977
1977
Age 75
Burial of Shelby Ray Mears in Marion County, Arkansas, USA
Marion County, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1902
    Event Place: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Liberty, Marion, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00153; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 45-21
    [3] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Centerville, Yell, Arkansas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2339834
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1935; Film: #5
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Mountain Echo; Publication Date: 10 Nov 1977; Publication Place: Yellville, Arkansas, USA; ,0.53498286,0.37769476,0.7889932&xid=3355
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1935
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Mountain Echo; Publication Date: 10 Nov 1977; Publication Place: Yellville, Arkansas, USA; ,0.53498286,0.37769476,0.7889932&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1921
    Event Place: Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Mountain Echo; Publication Date: 17 Mar 1921; Publication Place: Yellville, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Centerville, Yell, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Centerville, Yell, Arkansas; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2339834

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Liberty, Marion, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00153; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 45-21

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Liberty, Marion, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00153; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 45-21

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940-1945
    Event Place: Freck, Marion County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Liberty, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1977
    Event Place: St Joe, Searcy, Arkansas, 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] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Mountain Echo; Publication Date: 10 Nov 1977; Publication Place: Yellville, Arkansas, USA; ,0.53498286,0.37769476,0.7889932&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1977
    Event Place: Marion County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Mountain Echo; Publication Date: 10 Nov 1977; Publication Place: Yellville, Arkansas, USA; ,0.53498286,0.37769476,0.7889932&xid=3355
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