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Shirley Rose Mears 1936–1995 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Aug 1936

Birth Location: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1995

Death Location: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Father: Palmer Mears

Mother: Effie Kinlaw

Spouse(s): Edward Barnes

Children(s):

In 1936, Shirley Rose Mears entered the world in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA, born to Palmer Ray Mears And Effie Kinlaw. In 1950, Shirley Rose Mears resided in Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. In 1984, Shirley Rose Mears resided in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. Shirley Rose Mears married Edward Smith Barnes. Shirley Rose Mears passed away in 1995 in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1936, Shirley Rose Mears entered the world in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA, born to Palmer Ray Mears And Effie Kinlaw.
  • In 1950, Shirley Rose Mears resided in Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1984, Shirley Rose Mears resided in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Shirley Rose Mears married Edward Smith Barnes.
  • Shirley Rose Mears passed away in 1995 in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Palmer Mears
1908–1943
Birth Location: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
PM
Effie Kinlaw
1901–1988
Birth Location: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
EK

Spouses(s)

Edward Barnes
1934–2010
Birth Location: Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
EB

Children(s)

Shirley Mears's Ancestors

Self
Shirley Mears
1936–1995
Birth Place: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Palmer Ray Mears
1908–1943
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Effie Kinlaw
1901–1988
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Wellington (Woody) Meares
1884–1928
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Rosa (Ann) Branch
1890–1962
Orrum, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Mears
1857–1908
Margaret Stogner
1859–1928
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alva Mears
1829–1863
Matitia Mercer
1829–1908

Shirley Mears's Timeline

8 Records

1936
18 Aug 1936
Birth of Shirley Rose Mears in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 14
Shirley Rose Mears resided here in Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1984
1984-2009
Age 48
Shirley Rose Mears resided here in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1985
1985-2005
Age 49
Shirley Rose Mears resided here in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1995
28 Nov 1995
Age 59
Death of Shirley Rose Mears in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1995
1995
Age 59
Burial of Shirley Rose Mears in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1996
1996-2004
Age 60
Shirley Rose Mears resided here in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
2000
2000-2008
Age 64
Shirley Rose Mears resided here in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1936
    Event Place: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, 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] North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1984-2009
    Event Place: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1985-2005
    Event Place: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996-2004
    Event Place: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Lumberton; State: North Carolina; Year(s): 1996
    [2] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2000-2008
    Event Place: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1995
    Event Place: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, 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] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1995
    Event Place: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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