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Willie Washington Mears 1913–1988 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Dec 1913

Birth Location: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 1988

Death Location: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA

Father: Robert Mears

Mother: Barga Lay

Spouse(s): Johnnie Harrison

Children(s):

Willie Washington Mears was born in 1913 in Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA, the child of Robert Lee Mears And Barga Virgie Algerine Lay. In 1920, Willie Washington Mears resided in Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Willie Washington Mears resided in Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA. Willie Washington Mears married Johnnie Jorene Harrison, and had children including Billy Fred Mears. Willie Washington Mears passed away in 1988 in Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • Willie Washington Mears was born in 1913 in Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA, the child of Robert Lee Mears And Barga Virgie Algerine Lay.
  • In 1920, Willie Washington Mears resided in Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Willie Washington Mears resided in Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA.
  • Willie Washington Mears married Johnnie Jorene Harrison, and had children including Billy Fred Mears.
  • Willie Washington Mears passed away in 1988 in Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Mears
1889–1943
Birth Location: Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
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Barga Lay
1889–1965
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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Spouses(s)

Johnnie Harrison
1921–2008
Birth Location: Wileys Cave, Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
JH

Children(s)

Willie Mears's Ancestors

Self
Willie Mears
1913–1988
Birth Place: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Robert Lee Mears
1889–1943
Yellville, Marion, Arkansas, USA
Barga (Virgie Algerine) Lay
1889–1965
Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
William (Bluford) Mears
1843–1932
Woodbury, Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Anna (Elizabeth) Besher
1850–1923
Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1805–1870
Francis Young
1807–1889
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Mears
1770–
Christina Melton
1776–1863

Willie Mears's Timeline

9 Records

1913
22 Dec 1913
Birth of Willie Washington Mears in Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 7
Willie Washington Mears resided here in Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 17
Willie Washington Mears resided here in Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
Willie Washington Mears resided here in Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940
Age 27
Willie Washington Mears resided here in Bear Creek, Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Bear Creek, Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940-1945
Age 27
Willie Washington Mears resided here in Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 37
Willie Washington Mears resided here in Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1988
9 Oct 1988
Age 75
Death of Willie Washington Mears in Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
1988
1988
Age 75
Burial of Willie Washington Mears in Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1913
    Event Place: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00173; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 65-1
    [4] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957, FamilySearch; Salt Lake City, Utah; Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [11] Arkansas, Birth Certificates
    [12] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1946; Film: #14
    [13] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: 1578; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 65-2

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Big Creek, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Searcy County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00173; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 65-1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Bear Creek, Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00173; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 65-1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940-1945
    Event Place: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Arkansas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, 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: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas; Roll: 1578; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 65-2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1988
    Event Place: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1988
    Event Place: Marshall, Searcy, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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