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William Quiston Sears 1872–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jun 1872

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 19 October 1935

Death Location: Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa County, Georgia, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Rebecca Sears

Children(s): Ernest sears, Gracie Sears, Bertha Sears, Lucile Sears, Willie Sears, Margaret sears, John Sears, Beulah sears, Ida Sears

In 1872, William Quiston Sears entered the world in Tennessee, born to John Sears And Jane Glass. In 1900, William Quiston Sears resided in Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, USA. In 1910, William Quiston Sears resided in Civil District 6, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA. William Quiston Sears married Rebecca Sears, and had children including Bertha Sears, Beulah Sears, Ernest Arnold Sears, Gracie E Sears, Ida Mary Lou Sears, John Lafayette Sears, Lucile Sears, Margaret Louise Sears, Willie Lucielle Sears. William Quiston Sears passed away in 1935 in Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1872, William Quiston Sears entered the world in Tennessee, born to John Sears And Jane Glass.
  • In 1900, William Quiston Sears resided in Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1910, William Quiston Sears resided in Civil District 6, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA.
  • William Quiston Sears married Rebecca Sears, and had children including Bertha Sears, Beulah Sears, Ernest Arnold Sears, Gracie E Sears, Ida Mary Lou Sears, John Lafayette Sears, Lucile Sears, Margaret Louise Sears, Willie Lucielle Sears.
  • William Quiston Sears passed away in 1935 in Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa County, Georgia, United States of America.

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William Sears
1872–1935
Birth Place: Tennessee
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William Sears's Descendants

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William (Quiston) Sears (12 Jun 1872–19 October 1935) m. Rebecca Sears (15 Sep 1876–20 October 1957)
  1. 1. Ernest (Arnold) sears 1900–1969 m. Melba (Lorraine) Wheeler 1914–2004
    1. 1. Rebecca (Ann) Sears 1945–2001 m. Daniel (Ernest) Rector 1939–1982
    2. 2. Bill Sears –2008 m. Barbara (Author) Sears 1939–2011
  2. 2. Gracie (E) Sears 1896–1973 m. James (W) Melton 1892–
  3. 3. Bertha Sears 1898–1899
  4. 4. Lucile Sears 1908–
  5. 5. Willie (Lucielle) Sears 1909–1995 m. Harold (edge) Eskew 1906–1972
    1. 1. Charles (William) Eskew 1929–1991
  6. 6. Margaret (Louise) sears 1912–1986
  7. 7. John (Lafayette) Sears 1904–1953 m. Dora (M) Sears 1894–1948 m. Claudia Proctor 1898–1985
    1. 1. Albert (M) Stone 1916–
    2. 2. Anita (Ruth) Sears 1923–1994
  8. 8. Beulah sears 1906–1910
  9. 9. Ida (Mary Lou) Sears 1902–1973

William Sears's Timeline

7 Records

1872
12 Jun 1872
Birth of William Quiston Sears in Tennessee
Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 28
William Quiston Sears resided here in Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 38
William Quiston Sears resided here in Civil District 6, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 6, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 48
William Quiston Sears resided here in Chattanooga Ward 9, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
Chattanooga Ward 9, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
1935
19 October 1935
Age 63
Death of William Quiston Sears in Catoosa County, Georgia, USA
Catoosa County, Georgia, USA
1935
19 Oct 1935
Age 63
Death of William Quiston Sears in Catoosa Co, Georgia, USA
Catoosa Co, Georgia, USA
1935
19 October 1935
Age 63
Death of William Quiston Sears in Rossville, Walker, Georgia, USA
Rossville, Walker, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1872
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Deaths Index, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chattanooga Ward 9, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1743; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 190
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1241559
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 6, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1502; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1375515
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cleveland, Bradley, Tennessee; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1241559

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 6, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 6, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1502; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0092; FHL microfilm: 1375515

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chattanooga Ward 9, Hamilton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chattanooga Ward 9, Hamilton, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1743; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 190

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 October 1935
    Event Place: Catoosa County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Oct 1935
    Event Place: Catoosa Co, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 October 1935
    Event Place: Rossville, Walker, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Deaths Index, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fort Oglethorpe, Catoosa County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Deaths Index, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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