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William McConnell Shearer 1880–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jul 1880

Birth Location: Salinas, Monterey, California, USA

Death Date: 9 Jan 1976

Death Location: Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada

Father: Samuel Shearer

Mother: Martha Young

Spouse(s): Agnes Morton

Children(s): Morton Shearer, Kathleen Shearer

The story of William McConnell Shearer began in 1880 in Salinas, Monterey, California, USA. In 1900, William McConnell Shearer resided in Alisal, Monterey, California, USA. In 1909, William McConnell Shearer resided in 1148 Burrard Street. William McConnell Shearer married Agnes Ann Pearl Morton, and had children including John Shearer, Kathleen Mary Shearer, Laurel Sgearer M Mollett, Morton William Shearer. William McConnell Shearer passed away in 1976 in Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of William McConnell Shearer began in 1880 in Salinas, Monterey, California, USA.
  • In 1900, William McConnell Shearer resided in Alisal, Monterey, California, USA.
  • In 1909, William McConnell Shearer resided in 1148 Burrard Street.
  • William McConnell Shearer married Agnes Ann Pearl Morton, and had children including John Shearer, Kathleen Mary Shearer, Laurel Sgearer M Mollett, Morton William Shearer.
  • William McConnell Shearer passed away in 1976 in Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Shearer
1836–1920
Birth Location: Leesville, Carroll, Ohio, USA
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Martha Young
1844–1939
Birth Location: Hancock, West Virginia, USA
MY

Spouses(s)

Agnes Morton
1888–1971
Birth Location: Vancouver British Columbia, Canada
AM

Children(s)

Morton Shearer
1913–2002
Birth Location: Canada
MS
Kathleen Shearer
1911–1990
Birth Location: Canada
KS

William Shearer's Ancestors

Self
William Shearer
1880–1976
Birth Place: Salinas, Monterey, California, USA
Parents
Samuel McConnell Shearer
1836–1920
Leesville, Carroll, Ohio, USA
Martha ("Mattie" Jane) Young
1844–1939
Hancock, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Hugh (Brown) Shearer
1801–1878
New York, USA
Catherine McConnell
1809–1879
Steubenville, Jefferson, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
William McConnell
1750–1840
Susannah Cockshoot
1751–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Connell
1723–1780
Eleonora McCaughery
1725–
William Cockshott
1742–1821
Sarah Wilson
1742–1808

William Shearer's Descendants

1.
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William (McConnell) Shearer (12 Jul 1880–9 Jan 1976) m. Agnes (Ann "Pearl") Morton (18 Jul 1888–9 Jan 1971)
  1. 1. Morton (William) Shearer 1913–2002 m. Mary (June) McFadden 1918–2008
    1. 1. William (Charles) Shearer 1947–2000
  2. 2. Kathleen (Mary) Shearer 1911–1990 m. Kenneth (Young) Lochhead 1908–1990

William Shearer's Timeline

9 Records

1880
12 Jul 1880
Birth of William McConnell Shearer in Salinas, Monterey, California, USA
Salinas, Monterey, California, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
William McConnell Shearer resided here in Alisal, Monterey, California, USA
Alisal, Monterey, California, USA
1909
Abt 1909
Age 29
William McConnell Shearer resided here in 1148 Burrard Street
1148 Burrard Street
1917
1917-1918
Age 37
William McConnell Shearer resided here in Whatcom County, Washington, USA
Whatcom County, Washington, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
William McConnell Shearer resided here in Blaine, Whatcom, Washington, USA
Blaine, Whatcom, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
William McConnell Shearer resided here in Vancouver British Columbia, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, Consular Service, USA
Vancouver British Columbia, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, Consular Service, USA
1937
1937
Age 57
William McConnell Shearer resided here in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1944
Abt 1944
Age 64
William McConnell Shearer resided here in 1457 Nanton Ave , Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1457 Nanton Ave , Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
1976
9 Jan 1976
Age 96
Death of William McConnell Shearer in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1880
    Event Place: Salinas, Monterey, California, USA
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Alisal, Monterey, California, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1909
    Event Place: 1148 Burrard Street
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 8 Jun 1909; Publication Place: Salinas, California, USA; ,0.05945792,0.61055833,0.5738462&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Jun 1909
    Event Place: Salinas, Monterey, California, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Californian - 8 Jun 1909 - Page 3, Marriage of Morton Shearer 8 Jun 1909

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Whatcom County, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Whatcom County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Blaine, Whatcom, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Vancouver British Columbia, Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, Consular Service, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Vancouver British Columbia, Canada, Consular Service; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0000; FHL microfilm: 2342364

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1944
    Event Place: 1457 Nanton Ave , Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com Marriage Index, Publication Date: 2 Sep/ 1944; Publication Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; ,0.56935626,0.37833992,0.6067167&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1952
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1952; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 2; Page Number: 40

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Cherbourg,France
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, Year: 1952; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 2; Page Number: 40

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 6020 Collingwood St., Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, The Province; Publication Date: 24 Nov 1976; Publication Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; ,0.37390816,0.25005803,0.43538418&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: U.S., Consular Registration Certificates

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1976
    Event Place: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Burnaby, Greater Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index
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