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Wilson Mears 1917–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Apr 1917

Birth Location: Hamburg, Ashley, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 2003

Death Location: Corning, Clay, Arkansas, USA

Father: George Mears

Mother: Ada Milam

Spouse(s): Novella Mhoon, Ree Lewis

Children(s):

The story of Wilson Mears began in 1917 in Hamburg, Ashley, Arkansas, USA. In 1920, Wilson Mears resided in Bearhouse, Ashley, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Wilson Mears resided in Crossett, Ashley, Arkansas, USA. Wilson Mears married Novella Mhoon, Ree Spencer Lewis, Ruby Sue Virginia Eddleman, and had children including Denzel B Mears, Michael Hugh Mears, William Mears. Wilson Mears passed away in 2003 in Corning, Clay, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Wilson Mears began in 1917 in Hamburg, Ashley, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Wilson Mears resided in Bearhouse, Ashley, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Wilson Mears resided in Crossett, Ashley, Arkansas, USA.
  • Wilson Mears married Novella Mhoon, Ree Spencer Lewis, Ruby Sue Virginia Eddleman, and had children including Denzel B Mears, Michael Hugh Mears, William Mears.
  • Wilson Mears passed away in 2003 in Corning, Clay, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Wilson Mears's Ancestors

Self
Wilson Mears
1917–2003
Birth Place: Hamburg, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
Parents
George William Mears
1877–1956
White, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
Ada (Maurine) Milam
1888–1956
Macon, Macon, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
William (H) Mears
1847–1920
Jackson County, Florida, USA
Virginia (Jenny Elizabeth) Peacock
1854–1928
Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Mears
1824–1887
Mary Hammond
1827–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Levin Mears
1801–1880
Sarah Latham
–1834

Wilson Mears's Timeline

11 Records

1917
9 Apr 1917
Birth of Wilson Mears in Hamburg, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
Hamburg, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
Wilson Mears resided here in Bearhouse, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
Bearhouse, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Wilson Mears resided here in Crossett, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
Crossett, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
1940
1940-1945
Age 23
Wilson Mears resided here in Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 33
Wilson Mears resided here in Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Monticello, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1956
Bef. May 1956
Age 39
Wilson Mears resided here in Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
1991
1991
Age 74
Wilson Mears resided here in Corning, Clay, Arkansas, USA
Corning, Clay, Arkansas, USA
1994
1994-1997
Age 77
Wilson Mears resided here in Corning, Clay, Arkansas, USA
Corning, Clay, Arkansas, USA
1995
1995
Age 78
Wilson Mears resided here in Corning, Clay, Arkansas, USA
Corning, Clay, Arkansas, USA
2003
11 Mar 2003
Age 86
Death of Wilson Mears in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, USA
2003
2003
Age 86
Burial of Wilson Mears in Corning, Clay, Arkansas, USA
Corning, Clay, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1917
    Event Place: Hamburg, Ashley, 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] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [8] 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, Marriage Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Marriage Certificates; Year: 1946; Film: #5
    [12] Arkansas, Marriage Certificates
    [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: Monticello, Drew, Arkansas; Roll: 84; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 22-24
    [14] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [15] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bearhouse, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Crossett, Ashley, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940-1945
    Event Place: Monticello, Drew, 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 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Monticello, Drew, 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: Monticello, Drew, Arkansas; Roll: 84; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 22-24

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bef. May 1956
    Event Place: Pine Bluff, Jefferson, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1991
    Event Place: Corning, Clay, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1994-1997
    Event Place: Corning, Clay, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Corning; State: Arkansas; Year(s): 1994-1997

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1995
    Event Place: Corning, Clay, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Mar 2003
    Event Place: Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri, 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] National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2003
    Event Place: Corning, Clay, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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