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Theodore Walter Mears 1886–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Jul 1886

Birth Location: Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1964

Death Location: Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Father: Elijah Mears

Mother: Ella Mears

Spouse(s): Annie Killmon, Elizabeth Taylor, Willanna Parker

Children(s): Ella Mears, Elizabeth Mears, Wyllie Mears, Richard Mears

In 1886, Theodore Walter Mears entered the world in Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA, born to Elijah Mears And Ella W Florence Mears. In 1900, Theodore Walter Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA. In 1902, Theodore Walter Mears resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. Theodore Walter Mears married Annie May Killmon, Elizabeth P Taylor, Willanna Willie Annie Parker, and had children including Elizabeth Pearl Mears, Ella Mears, Richard Walter Mears, Wyllie Doris Budd Mears. Theodore Walter Mears passed away in 1964 in Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Theodore Walter Mears entered the world in Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA, born to Elijah Mears And Ella W Florence Mears.
  • In 1900, Theodore Walter Mears resided in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1902, Theodore Walter Mears resided in Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
  • Theodore Walter Mears married Annie May Killmon, Elizabeth P Taylor, Willanna Willie Annie Parker, and had children including Elizabeth Pearl Mears, Ella Mears, Richard Walter Mears, Wyllie Doris Budd Mears.
  • Theodore Walter Mears passed away in 1964 in Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Mears
1849–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Ella Mears
1867–1933
Birth Location: Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
EM

Spouses(s)

Annie Killmon
1895–
Birth Location: Cape Charles, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
AK
Elizabeth Taylor
1902–1967
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
ET
Willanna Parker
1884–1970
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
WP

Children(s)

Ella Mears
1908–1967
Birth Location: Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
EM
Elizabeth Mears
1929–1994
Birth Location: Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
EM
Wyllie Mears
1933–2020
Birth Location: Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
WM
Richard Mears
1910–1964
Birth Location: Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
RM

Theodore Mears's Ancestors

Self
Theodore Mears
1886–1964
Birth Place: Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Parents
Elijah Mears
1849–
Virginia, USA
Ella (W Florence) Mears
1867–1933
Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Robert Mears
1821–1858
Virginia, USA
Sarah (Sally) Melson
1820–
Virginia, USA
Walter (W) Mears
1839–
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Tabitha (Ann) Mears
1849–1918
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1783–1837
Bridget Bull
1790–1824
George Mears
1801–1858
Patsy Turlington
1803–1853
Abel Mears
1824–1888
Elizabeth Lingo
1826–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Mears
1730–1785
Mary Beach
1740–1814
Hillary Mears
1756–1836
Euphemia Bell
1765–1833
Eleanor Lurton
1803–

Theodore Mears's Descendants

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Theodore (Walter) Mears (27 Jul 1886–1964) m. Annie (May) Killmon (24 Dec 1895–) m. Elizabeth (P) Taylor (abt 1902–1967) m. Willanna (Willie Annie) Parker (Feb 1884–1970)
  1. 1. Ella Mears 1908–1967 m. Robert (Lee) Guy 1902–1984
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Pearl) Mears 1929–1994 m. Fred (Floyd) Showard 1921–1992
  3. 3. Wyllie (Doris Budd) Mears 1933–2020 m. Leonard (Edward) Thornton 1927–1995
  4. 4. Richard (Walter) Mears 1910–1964 m. Mildred (Frances) Bell 1913–2008
    1. 1. Leah (Ray) Mears 1931–2005 m. Robert (Bob Merrill) Shelburne 1931–2017

Theodore Mears's Timeline

13 Records

1886
27 Jul 1886
Birth of Theodore Walter Mears in Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Theodore Walter Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1902
20 Sep 1902
Age 16
Theodore Walter Mears resided here in Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Theodore Walter Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 31
Theodore Walter Mears resided here in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Theodore Walter Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Theodore Walter Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 54
Theodore Walter Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 56
Theodore Walter Mears resided here in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1945
1945
Age 59
Theodore Walter Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 64
Theodore Walter Mears resided here in Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1964
1 Jul 1964
Age 78
Death of Theodore Walter Mears in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, USA
1964
1964
Age 78
Burial of Theodore Walter Mears in Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1886
    Event Place: Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, 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: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1-26
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] Virginia 1910 Census Miracode Index
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T625_1877; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 14
    [6] Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Accomack County
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T624_1619; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1375632
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [10] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [11] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [12] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [13] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Times; Publication Date: 7 Jul 1964; Publication Place: Salisbury, Maryland, USA; ,0.38226655,0.27899763,0.55429405&xid=3355
    [14] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 2668; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 1-33

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1902
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Norfolk Landmark; Publication Date: 20 Sep 1902; Publication Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia 1910 Census Miracode Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T624_1619; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0013; FHL microfilm: 1375632

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

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T625_1877; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 14

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1-26

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04241; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 1-26

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, 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: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 2668; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 1-33

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia, 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: Pungoteague, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: 2668; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 1-33

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1964
    Event Place: Norfolk, Norfolk City, 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, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Times; Publication Date: 7 Jul 1964; Publication Place: Salisbury, Maryland, USA; ,0.38226655,0.27899763,0.55429405&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1964
    Event Place: Wachapreague, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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