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Walter Greely Sears 1896 – 1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Dec 1896

Birth Location: London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 15 Dec 1966

Death Location: Ingram, Kerr, Texas, USA

Father: Joel Sears

Mother: Martha Jones

Spouse(s): Ellie Iselt

Children(s):

The story of Walter Greely Sears began in 1896 in London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Walter Greely Sears resided in Bent and Nunnelly Springs, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Walter Greely Sears resided in West Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, USA. Walter Greely Sears married Ellie Nora Iselt. Walter Greely Sears passed away in 1966 in Ingram, Kerr, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Greely Sears began in 1896 in London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Walter Greely Sears resided in Bent and Nunnelly Springs, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Walter Greely Sears resided in West Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, USA.
  • Walter Greely Sears married Ellie Nora Iselt.
  • Walter Greely Sears passed away in 1966 in Ingram, Kerr, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Sears's Ancestors

Self
Walter Sears
1896 – 1966
Birth Place: London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Joel Lawrence Sears
1871 – 1919
Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
Martha (Emma) Jones
1874 – 1935
Rockcastle County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Jessee Sears
1845 –
Kentucky
Charity Jane
1846 –
Kentucky
James (Franklin) Jones
1849 – 1917
London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Margaret (Elizabeth) Pigg
1853 – 1933
Laurel County, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Jones
1829 – 1876
Malinda Magee
1835 – 1880
James Pigg
1813 – 1885
Elizabeth Evans
1826 – 1897
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Solomon Jones
1804 – 1862
Mary
1797 – 1843
Magee
Paul Pigg
1768 –
Elizabeth Davenport
1770 –
Elijah Evans
1797 – 1865
Matilda Moore
1803 – 1892

Walter Sears's Timeline

13 Records

1896
13 Dec 1896
Birth of Walter Greely Sears in London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
Walter Greely Sears resided here in Bent and Nunnelly Springs, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Bent and Nunnelly Springs, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Walter Greely Sears resided here in West Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
West Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
1919
22 Jul 1919
Age 23
Walter Greely Sears resided here in Arcola, Fort Bend, Texas, USA
Arcola, Fort Bend, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Walter Greely Sears resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Austin, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Austin, Texas, USA
1929
1929
Age 33
Walter Greely Sears resided here in Houston, Texas, USA
Houston, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Walter Greely Sears resided here in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
1932
1932
Age 36
Walter Greely Sears resided here in Houston, Fort Bend, Texas, USA
Houston, Fort Bend, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Walter Greely Sears resided here in Baytown, Harris, Texas, USA
Baytown, Harris, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 39
Walter Greely Sears resided here in Sp, Harris, Texas
Sp, Harris, Texas
1940
1940
Age 44
Walter Greely Sears resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Harris, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Harris, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 46
Walter Greely Sears resided here in Dukes HIll, Pelly, Harris, Texas, USA
Dukes HIll, Pelly, Harris, Texas, USA
1966
15 Dec 1966
Age 70
Death of Walter Greely Sears in Ingram, Kerr, Texas, USA
Ingram, Kerr, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1896
    Event Place: London, Laurel, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04055; Page: 33A; Enumeration District: 101-41
    [3] Social Security Death Index, Number: 461-07-1488; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Austin, Texas; Roll: T625_1772; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 7
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Page: 31A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 2342080
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bent and Nunnelly Springs, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 549; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240549
    [7] MISSING for Stephen Jones: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Covington, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1374502
    [8] Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bent and Nunnelly Springs, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bent and Nunnelly Springs, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 549; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1240549

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: West Covington, Kenton, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: MISSING for Stephen Jones: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: West Covington, Kenton, Kentucky; Roll: T624_489; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0129; FHL microfilm: 1374502

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1919
    Event Place: Arcola, Fort Bend, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Austin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Austin, Texas; Roll: T625_1772; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 7

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Houston, Harris, Texas; Page: 31A; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 2342080

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Houston, Fort Bend, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Baytown, Harris, Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04055; Page: 33A; Enumeration District: 101-41

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Harris, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04055; Page: 33A; Enumeration District: 101-41

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Dukes HIll, Pelly, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1966
    Event Place: Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Walter Grealy Sears 15 Dec 1966

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1966
    Event Place: Ingram, Kerr, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Number: 461-07-1488; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Texas, Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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