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Willie Hilton Mears 1932–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Mar 1932

Birth Location: Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1982

Death Location: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Father: Palmer Mears

Mother: Effie Kinlaw

Spouse(s): Ida Taylor

Children(s):

In 1932, Willie Hilton Mears entered the world in Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA, born to Palmer Ray Mears And Effie Kinlaw. In 1950, Willie Hilton Mears resided in Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. In 1954, Willie Hilton Mears resided in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA. Willie Hilton Mears married Ida Rae Taylor, and had children including Bryan W Mears, Effie Mears, Phyllis Ann Mears, Randy Steven Mears. Willie Hilton Mears passed away in 1982 in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1932, Willie Hilton Mears entered the world in Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA, born to Palmer Ray Mears And Effie Kinlaw.
  • In 1950, Willie Hilton Mears resided in Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1954, Willie Hilton Mears resided in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.
  • Willie Hilton Mears married Ida Rae Taylor, and had children including Bryan W Mears, Effie Mears, Phyllis Ann Mears, Randy Steven Mears.
  • Willie Hilton Mears passed away in 1982 in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Palmer Mears
1908–1943
Birth Location: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
PM
Effie Kinlaw
1901–1988
Birth Location: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
EK

Spouses(s)

Ida Taylor
1932–2018
Birth Location: Bladen County, North Carolina, USA
IT

Children(s)

Willie Mears's Ancestors

Self
Willie Mears
1932–1982
Birth Place: Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Palmer Ray Mears
1908–1943
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Effie Kinlaw
1901–1988
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Wellington (Woody) Meares
1884–1928
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Rosa (Ann) Branch
1890–1962
Orrum, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Mears
1857–1908
Margaret Stogner
1859–1928
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alva Mears
1829–1863
Matitia Mercer
1829–1908

Willie Mears's Timeline

6 Records

1932
27 Mar 1932
Birth of Willie Hilton Mears in Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
Wisharts, Robeson County, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 18
Willie Hilton Mears resided here in Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1954
1954
Age 22
Willie Hilton Mears resided here in Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
1976
13 Jan 1976
Age 44
Willie Hilton Mears resided here in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1982
25 Dec 1982
Age 50
Death of Willie Hilton Mears in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
1982
1982
Age 50
Burial of Willie Hilton Mears in Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1932
    Event Place: Wisharts, Robeson County, 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., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C083_66004
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Charlotte Observer; Publication Date: 27 Dec 1982; Publication Place: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; ,0.06611876,0.21963869,0.16063292&xid=33
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Howellsville, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1976
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Charlotte Observer; Publication Date: 13 Jan 1976; Publication Place: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; &terms=Hilton_Meares

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1982
    Event Place: Lumberton, Robeson, 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., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; Register of Deeds; Roll: NCVR_B_C083_66004
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Charlotte Observer; Publication Date: 27 Dec 1982; Publication Place: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; ,0.06611876,0.21963869,0.16063292&xid=33

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1982
    Event Place: Lumberton, Robeson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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