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Willie A Mears 1891–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Dec 1891

Birth Location: Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 1969

Death Location: Columbus, Cherokee, Kansas, USA

Father: Eleazer Mears

Mother: Mary Jenkins

Spouse(s): Martin Rothgeb, Fred Rabey

Children(s):

In 1891, Willie A Mears entered the world in Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA, born to Eleazer Minton Mears And Mary Almeda Jenkins. In 1900, Willie A Mears resided in Independence, Madison, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, Willie A Mears resided in James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA. Willie A Mears married Fred Rabey, Martin J Dutch Rothgeb. Willie A Mears passed away in 1969 in Columbus, Cherokee, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1891, Willie A Mears entered the world in Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA, born to Eleazer Minton Mears And Mary Almeda Jenkins.
  • In 1900, Willie A Mears resided in Independence, Madison, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Willie A Mears resided in James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA.
  • Willie A Mears married Fred Rabey, Martin J Dutch Rothgeb.
  • Willie A Mears passed away in 1969 in Columbus, Cherokee, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eleazer Mears
1858–1936
Birth Location: Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
EM
Mary Jenkins
1871–1945
Birth Location: Imboden, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
MJ

Spouses(s)

Martin Rothgeb
1882–1964
Birth Location: Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, USA
MR
Fred Rabey
1894–
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
FR

Children(s)

Willie Mears's Ancestors

Self
Willie Mears
1891–1969
Birth Place: Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Eleazer Minton Mears
1858–1936
Cannon County, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Almeda) Jenkins
1871–1945
Imboden, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Gabriel (Murphy) Mears
1812–1866
Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth) Phillips
1817–1885
Warren County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1770–1849
Elizabeth Stephens
1784–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joel Mears
1754–1835
Mary Barnes
1756–1837

Willie Mears's Timeline

12 Records

1891
19 Dec 1891
Birth of Willie A Mears in Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Willie A Mears resided here in Independence, Madison, Arkansas, USA
Independence, Madison, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Willie A Mears resided here in James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Willie A Mears resided here in James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1927
1927
Age 36
Willie A Mears resided here in Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Willie A Mears resided here in James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Willie A Mears resided here in Rural, Marion County, Arkansas, USA
Rural, Marion County, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940
Age 49
Willie A Mears resided here in James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1945
1945
Age 54
Willie A Mears resided here in Picher, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
Picher, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
1950
1950
Age 59
Willie A Mears resided here in Picher, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
Picher, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
1969
21 Sep 1969
Age 78
Death of Willie A Mears in Bull Shoals, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Bull Shoals, Marion, Arkansas, USA
1969
1969
Age 78
Burial of Willie A Mears in Columbus, Cherokee, Kansas, USA
Columbus, Cherokee, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1891
    Event Place: Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957, FamilySearch; Salt Lake City, Utah; Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1927; Film: #6
    [9] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1951; Film: #2
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Picher, Ottawa, Oklahoma; Roll: 2501; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 58-50

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Independence, Madison, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Flippin, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957, FamilySearch; Salt Lake City, Utah; Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Marion County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: James Creek, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Picher, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Picher, Ottawa, Oklahoma; Roll: 2501; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 58-50

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Picher, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Picher, Ottawa, Oklahoma; Roll: 2501; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 58-50

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1969
    Event Place: Bull Shoals, Marion, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1969
    Event Place: Columbus, Cherokee, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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