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Walter Ennis Mears 1871–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Oct 1871

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1907

Death Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Erasmus Mears

Mother: Martha Leggette

Spouse(s): Pennie Floyd

Children(s):

In 1871, Walter Ennis Mears entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Erasmus D Mears And Martha J Leggette. In 1880, Walter Ennis Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Walter Ennis Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Walter Ennis Mears married Pennie Amanda Floyd. Walter Ennis Mears passed away in 1907 in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Walter Ennis Mears entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to Erasmus D Mears And Martha J Leggette.
  • In 1880, Walter Ennis Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter Ennis Mears resided in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Walter Ennis Mears married Pennie Amanda Floyd.
  • Walter Ennis Mears passed away in 1907 in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Erasmus Mears
1828–1912
Birth Location: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
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Martha Leggette
1849–1884
Birth Location: Fairmont, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Pennie Floyd
1878–1958
Birth Location: Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
PF

Children(s)

Walter Mears's Ancestors

Self
Walter Mears
1871–1907
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Erasmus D Mears
1828–1912
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Martha (J) Leggette
1849–1884
Fairmont, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Joab Mears
1780–1880
Dobbs, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Polly) Coleman
1778–1863
Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Mark Mears
1710–1779
Elizabeth Pelt
1735–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Meares
1675–1745
Margaret Garrison
1680–1745

Walter Mears's Timeline

6 Records

1871
1 Oct 1871
Birth of Walter Ennis Mears in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
Walter Ennis Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Walter Ennis Mears resided here in Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1907
10 Jul 1907
Age 36
Death of Walter Ennis Mears in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1907
1907
Age 36
Burial of Walter Ennis Mears in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1907
1907
Age 36
Walter Ennis Mears - Probate in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1871
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Page: 59d; Enumeration District: 051
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1189; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0033
    [3] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Page: 59d; Enumeration District: 051

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fair Bluff, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1189; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0033

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jul 1907
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Columbus County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Columbus County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History
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