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Thomas Spears 1871 – 1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Mar 1871

Birth Location: Lawrence, Ohio

Death Date: 13 Oct 1934

Death Location: Pleasant, Marion, Ohio

Father: Henry Spears

Mother: Martha Keeney

Spouse(s): Cora Wilson

Children(s): Lillian Spears, Chester Spears, Edward Spears

The story of Thomas Spears began in 1871 in Lawrence, Ohio. In 1880, Thomas Spears resided in Lawrence, Lawrence, Ohio, USA. In 1900, Thomas Spears resided in Aid, Lawrence, Ohio, USA. Thomas Spears married Cora Estelle Wilson, and had children including Lillian L. Spears, Chester Burkley Spears, Edward Charles Spears. Thomas Spears passed away in 1934 in Pleasant, Marion, Ohio.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Spears began in 1871 in Lawrence, Ohio.
  • In 1880, Thomas Spears resided in Lawrence, Lawrence, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1900, Thomas Spears resided in Aid, Lawrence, Ohio, USA.
  • Thomas Spears married Cora Estelle Wilson, and had children including Lillian L. Spears, Chester Burkley Spears, Edward Charles Spears.
  • Thomas Spears passed away in 1934 in Pleasant, Marion, Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Spears
1837 – 1899
Birth Location: Lawrence, Ohio, USA
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Martha Keeney
1842 – 1911
Birth Location: Law Co, Oh
MK

Spouses(s)

Cora Wilson
1874 –
Birth Location: Lawrence, Ohio
CW

Children(s)

Lillian Spears
1894 – 1972
Birth Location: Lawrence Co., Ohio
LS
Chester Spears
1897 – 1966
Birth Location: Mason, Lawrence, Ohio
CS
Edward Spears
1900 – 1953
Birth Location: Lawrence Co., Ohio
ES

Thomas Spears's Ancestors

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Thomas Spears
1871 – 1934
Birth Place: Lawrence, Ohio
Parents
Henry C. Spears
1837 – 1899
Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Martha (J.) Keeney
1842 – 1911
Law Co, Oh
Grandparents
William (S.) Keeney
1816 – 1885
, Fleming, Kentucky, USA
Janice (G.) Simmons
1816 – 1883
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William Keeney
1789 – 1870
Mary Crawford
1787 – 1865
William Simmons
1796 – 1850
Jane Simmons
1796 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Michael Keeney
1761 – 1790
Catherine Lewis
1759 –
James Crawford
1752 – 1836
Sarah Vanzandt
1762 – 1827
Richard Simmons
1748 –
Tabitha Yates
1752 – 1824

Thomas Spears's Descendants

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Thomas Spears (2 Mar 1871 – 13 Oct 1934) m. Cora (Estelle) Wilson (1 Apr 1874 – )
  1. 1. Lillian (L.) Spears (Jun 1894 – March 1972) m. Henry (L) Duhamel (abt 1895 – 12 January 1977)
    1. 1. Charles (A) Crum (abt 1916 – )
    2. 2. Henry (C) Duhamel (abt 1925 – )
    3. 3. Alvena Duhamel (2 Feb 1929 – 16 May 2014) m. James (Levanon) Mannier (3 May 1925 – 19 Jan 1997) m. Earl (William) Benson (abt 1930 – )
      1. 1. James (Michael) Mannier (27 Nov 1947 – )
      2. 2. Diana (L) Mannier (abt 1948 – )
      3. 3. Linda (R) Mannier (28 Nov 1949 – ) m. Bedre
      4. 4. Rita Mannier m. Kenneth (L) Creeger (17 Jan 1952 – )
        1. 1. Nikki (Renee) Creeger (27 Feb 1983 – ) m. James (Phillip) Barton (abt 1982 – )
    4. 4. Sherman Duhamel (abt 1931 – )
    5. 5. Rita (Jean) Duhamel (abt 1937 – )
  2. 2. Chester (Burkley) Spears (2 Aug 1897 – 3 Aug 1966) m. Dicia (M.) Fisher (Oct 1899 – )
    1. 1. Chester (J.) Spears (1 August 1919 – 16 December 1978) m. Nellie (Agnes) Strawn (12 Feb 1909 – 19 Dec 2000)
  3. 3. Edward (Charles) Spears (3 June 1900 – 3 Nov 1953) m. Mabel Carnell (12 Dec 1907 – 18 Jan 1963)
    1. 1. Estella (Louise) Spears (Jul 1929 – 24 May 1959)
    2. 2. Charles (J.) Spears (7 Nov 1931 – 7 Jun 2004) m. Grace (M) Anthony (21 Aug 1930 – )
      1. 1. Ronald (Eugene) Spears (15 Sept 1950 – 16 Dec 2001)
      2. 2. Pamela (Marie) Garner (17 June 1952 – 21 Sept 1998) m. Garner
      3. 3. Lonnie (Ray) Spears (24 Nov 1958 – 21 May 1974)
      4. 4. Charles (J.) Spears
    3. 3. Dorothy (N.) Spears (4 Sep 1934 – 31 Mar 2011) m. Earl Burton (abt 1929 – )
    4. 4. Marilyn Spears (abt 1939 – )

Thomas Spears's Timeline

6 Records

1871
2 Mar 1871
Birth of Thomas Spears in Lawrence, Ohio
Lawrence, Ohio
1880
1880
Age 9
Thomas Spears resided here in Lawrence, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Lawrence, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Thomas Spears resided here in Aid, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
Aid, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Thomas Spears resided here in Pleasant, Marion, Ohio, USA
Pleasant, Marion, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
Thomas Spears resided here in Pleasant, Marion, Ohio, USA
Pleasant, Marion, Ohio, USA
1934
13 Oct 1934
Age 63
Death of Thomas Spears in Pleasant, Marion, Ohio
Pleasant, Marion, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1871
    Event Place: Lawrence, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1962
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pleasant, Marion, Ohio; Roll: T625_1416; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 794
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pleasant, Marion, Ohio; Roll: 1848; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 263.0; FHL microfilm: 2341582
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lawrence, Lawrence, Ohio
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Aid, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: 1292; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1241292

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lawrence, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lawrence, Lawrence, Ohio

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Aid, Lawrence, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Aid, Lawrence, Ohio; Roll: 1292; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1241292

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pleasant, Marion, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pleasant, Marion, Ohio; Roll: T625_1416; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 794

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pleasant, Marion, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pleasant, Marion, Ohio; Roll: 1848; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 263.0; FHL microfilm: 2341582

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1934
    Event Place: Pleasant, Marion, Ohio
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