YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Chester Spears 1919–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 DEC 1919

Birth Location: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 15 Apr 1988

Death Location: Whitwell, Marion, Tennessee, USA

Father: Alfred Spears

Mother: Daisy McClanahan

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

William Chester Spears was born in 1919 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA, the child of Alfred Earl Spears And Daisy Bell Mcclanahan. In 1920, William Chester Spears resided in Knoxville Ward 17, Knox, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, William Chester Spears resided in Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA. William Chester Spears passed away in 1988 in Whitwell, Marion, Tennessee, USA.

Find more search results for William Spears
WS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • William Chester Spears was born in 1919 in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA, the child of Alfred Earl Spears And Daisy Bell Mcclanahan.
  • In 1920, William Chester Spears resided in Knoxville Ward 17, Knox, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1930, William Chester Spears resided in Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA.
  • William Chester Spears passed away in 1988 in Whitwell, Marion, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alfred Spears
1889–1963
Birth Location: Rockwood, Roane, Tennessee, United States
AS
Daisy McClanahan
1894–1961
Birth Location: Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
DM

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Spears's Ancestors

Self
William Spears
1919–1988
Birth Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Alfred Earl Spears
1889–1963
Rockwood, Roane, Tennessee, United States
Daisy (Bell) McClanahan
1894–1961
Jefferson, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
William (Zacharia Taylor) Spears
1848–1911
Blount County, Tennessee
Margaret (Elvira "Maggie") Johnson
1853–1931
Tennessee
John (Columbus) McClanahan
1854–1930
Jefferson Co. Tn.USA
Lydia (Angelina) Bacon
1853–1928
Jefferson County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert McClanahan
1812–
Martha Murphy
1827–
James Bacon
1829–1900
Sarah Silvius
1830–1855
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Bacon
1795–1860
Dorcas Jackson
1791–1851
William Silvius
1807–1880
Mary Zerkle
1809–1841

William Spears's Timeline

6 Records

1919
23 DEC 1919
Birth of William Chester Spears in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 1
William Chester Spears resided here in Knoxville Ward 17, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville Ward 17, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
William Chester Spears resided here in Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
William Chester Spears resided here in Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee
Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 21
William Chester Spears resided here in Civil District 13, Knox, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 13, Knox, Tennessee, USA
1988
15 Apr 1988
Age 69
Death of William Chester Spears in Whitwell, Marion, Tennessee, USA
Whitwell, Marion, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 DEC 1919
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Knoxville Ward 17, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1750; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 108
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Knoxville Ward 17, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Knoxville Ward 17, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1750; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 108

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil District 13, Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marion
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1988
    Event Place: Whitwell, Marion, Tennessee, USA
Find more search results for William Spears

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE