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Willie Frank Mears 1898–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jun 1898

Birth Location: Marianna, Jackson, Florida, USA

Death Date: 1981

Death Location: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

Father: William Mears

Mother: Martha Simpson

Spouse(s): Mary Deal

Children(s): Constance Mears, Christine Mears, Luther Mears

In 1898, Willie Frank Mears entered the world in Marianna, Jackson, Florida, USA, born to William Levi Mears And Martha Emeline Louise Simpson. In 1910, Willie Frank Mears resided in Shady Grove, Jackson, Florida, USA. In 1930, Willie Frank Mears resided in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. Willie Frank Mears married Mary Lee Deal, and had children including Christine Mears, Constance Sharon Mears, Irene Mears, Luther B Mears. Willie Frank Mears passed away in 1981 in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Willie Frank Mears entered the world in Marianna, Jackson, Florida, USA, born to William Levi Mears And Martha Emeline Louise Simpson.
  • In 1910, Willie Frank Mears resided in Shady Grove, Jackson, Florida, USA.
  • In 1930, Willie Frank Mears resided in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Willie Frank Mears married Mary Lee Deal, and had children including Christine Mears, Constance Sharon Mears, Irene Mears, Luther B Mears.
  • Willie Frank Mears passed away in 1981 in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Mears
1878–1929
Birth Location: Jackson County, Florida, USA
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Martha Simpson
1878–1967
Birth Location: Jackson County, Florida, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Deal
1906–1997
Birth Location: Florida, USA
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Children(s)

Constance Mears
1943–2001
Birth Location: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Christine Mears
1925–1993
Birth Location: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Luther Mears
1923–2008
Birth Location: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Willie Mears's Ancestors

Self
Willie Mears
1898–1981
Birth Place: Marianna, Jackson, Florida, USA
Parents
William Levi Mears
1878–1929
Jackson County, Florida, USA
Martha (Emeline Louise) Simpson
1878–1967
Jackson County, Florida, USA
Grandparents
David (James) Mears
1819–1888
North Carolina, USA
Mary (Jane) Cook
1850–1936
Gadsden County, Florida, USA
Great-Grandparents
Levin Mears
1801–1880
Sarah Latham
–1834
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Mears
1760–1806
Naomi Tyson
1765–1815

Willie Mears's Descendants

1.
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Willie (Frank) Mears (16 Jun 1898–1981) m. Mary (Lee) Deal (27 Jul 1906–1997)
  1. 1. Constance (Sharon) Mears 1943–2001
  2. 2. Christine Mears 1925–1993 m. Edward (Lee) Foran 1922–2004
  3. 3. Luther (B) Mears 1923–2008 m. Bessie (Bell) Jacobs 1927–1998

Willie Mears's Timeline

10 Records

1898
16 Jun 1898
Birth of Willie Frank Mears in Marianna, Jackson, Florida, USA
Marianna, Jackson, Florida, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Willie Frank Mears resided here in Shady Grove, Jackson, Florida, USA
Shady Grove, Jackson, Florida, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Willie Frank Mears resided here in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Willie Frank Mears resided here in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1940
1940
Age 42
Willie Frank Mears resided here in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1942
1942
Age 44
Willie Frank Mears resided here in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1945
1945
Age 47
Willie Frank Mears resided here in Mosalt, South Carolina, USA
Mosalt, South Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 52
Willie Frank Mears resided here in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1981
6 Nov 1981
Age 83
Death of Willie Frank Mears in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1981
1981
Age 83
Burial of Willie Frank Mears in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jun 1898
    Event Place: Marianna, Jackson, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 251
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02905; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 33-9
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2341422
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Shady Grove, Jackson, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2341422

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02905; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 33-9

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02905; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 33-9

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Atlanta; Atlanta, GA; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For North Carolina, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 251

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Mosalt, South Carolina, 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: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 3954; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 33-10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, 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: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 3954; Page: 23; Enumeration District: 33-10

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1981
    Event Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1981
    Event Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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