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William Richard Mears 1889–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Dec 1889

Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1941

Death Location: Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Father: William Mears

Mother: Rose Young

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Chance

Children(s): Ruth Mears, Margaret Mears, Aline Mears, Joshua Mears, Emma Mears

The story of William Richard Mears began in 1889 in Accomack County, Virginia, USA. In 1900, William Richard Mears resided in Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA. In 1910, William Richard Mears resided in Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA. William Richard Mears married Elizabeth Sue Chance, and had children including Aline Pearl Mears, Emma Sue Mears, Joshua Mears, Margaret Louise Mears, Ruth G Mears, William Mears. William Richard Mears passed away in 1941 in Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of William Richard Mears began in 1889 in Accomack County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, William Richard Mears resided in Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, William Richard Mears resided in Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA.
  • William Richard Mears married Elizabeth Sue Chance, and had children including Aline Pearl Mears, Emma Sue Mears, Joshua Mears, Margaret Louise Mears, Ruth G Mears, William Mears.
  • William Richard Mears passed away in 1941 in Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Mears
1861–1915
Birth Location: Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA
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Rose Young
1869–1922
Birth Location: Cape Charles, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
RY

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Chance
1892–1970
Birth Location: Melfa, Accomack, Virginia, USA
EC

Children(s)

Ruth Mears
1909–1978
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
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Margaret Mears
1930–2007
Birth Location: Onley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
MM
Aline Mears
1919–1986
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
AM
Joshua Mears
1909–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
JM
Emma Mears
1924–2009
Birth Location: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
EM

William Mears's Ancestors

Self
William Mears
1889–1941
Birth Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Patrick Mears
1861–1915
Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Rose (Emma) Young
1869–1922
Cape Charles, Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Abel (Thomas) Mears
1824–1888
Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Susan) Lingo
1826–
Accomac, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Eleanor Lurton
1803–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Mears's Descendants

1.
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William (Richard) Mears (13 Dec 1889–1941) m. Elizabeth (Sue) Chance (1 Nov 1892–1970)
  1. 1. Ruth (G) Mears 1909–1978 m. Paul (W) Hughes 1890–
  2. 2. Margaret (Louise) Mears 1930–2007
  3. 3. Aline (Pearl) Mears 1919–1986
  4. 4. Joshua Mears 1909–
  5. 5. Emma (Sue) Mears 1924–2009 m. William (Thomas) Hall 1919–1982

William Mears's Timeline

12 Records

1889
13 Dec 1889
Birth of William Richard Mears in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
William Richard Mears resided here in Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
William Richard Mears resided here in Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 28
William Richard Mears resided here in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
William Richard Mears resided here in Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
William Richard Mears resided here in Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
William Richard Mears resided here in Locustville, Onley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Locustville, Onley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 51
William Richard Mears resided here in Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1941
16 Feb 1941
Age 52
Death of William Richard Mears in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1941
1941
Age 52
Burial of William Richard Mears in Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 53
William Richard Mears resided here in Accomack County, Virginia, USA
Accomack County, Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 61
William Richard Mears resided here in Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1889
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 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
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Accomack County
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lee, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T624_1619; Page: 26a; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375632
    [8] Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census

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

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lee, Accomack, Virginia; Roll: T624_1619; Page: 26a; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 1375632

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Accomack County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Locustville, Onley, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 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: 1950
    Event Place: Lee, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1941
    Event Place: Accomack County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Onancock, Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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