Arthur Mears (abt. 1764 - 1823)

Born about 1764 in Accomack County, Virginia

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret Mears — married 25 Oct 1802 in Accomack County, Virginia

Descendants

Died Feb 1823 at about age 59 in Accomack County, Virginia

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Biography

He was born in St Georges Parish circa 1764, son of Levin Mears (I) (b. c 1736, d. Feb 1808) ^[1]. He was named in his father's Will, Levin Mears of St. George Parish on 8 October 1806 at Accomack Co, Virginia, shown as son, "Arthur Mears" ^[1].

Charts Descendants of Henry Bagwell (Ancient Planter) Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) (#1) Descendants of Nicholas Granger (First Families of Virginia) (#2) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) (#1) Descendants of Richard Kellam (Gentleman, Occahannock) (#2) Last Edited 28 December 2011

He may have married three times. First to Sally Cropper Bagwell (b. c 1762), daughter of Charles Bagwell and Anne Kitson, on 5 November 1785 at Accomack Co, Virginia. Major Bayley was the security on the M.L.B. (marriage license book).^[2].

They had two children:

1. Revel Mears (b. c 1787)
2. Elizabeth 'Betsey' Mears (+ b. c 1795)

The second marriage appears to be Esther Edwards (b. 1773) about 1797. She died before 27 July 1801 leaving an apparent daughter:

1. Peggy Mears Edwards4,9 (b. c 1798)

On 14 May 1800 he was named executor on the Will of his apparent wife, Esther Edwards, who named a daughter Peggy Mears Edwards (under age) at Accomack Co, Virginia. ^[3].

He married third to his cousin, Margaret "Peggy" Mears (b. c 1780, d. January 1835) on 25 October 1802, daughter of John Mears and Mary 'Molly' Beach at Accomack Co, Virginia. William Poulson was the security on their M.L.B. ^[4][2].

They had at least ten Children, nine of which are enumerated in 1820 at St. George Parish^[5]:

1. James (of Art) Mears+ b. c 1803
2. Mary 'Molly' Mears+ b. c 1805
3. Levin Mears (III)+ b. c 1805, d. 30 June 1877
4. William (of A.) Mears+ b. 21 June 1806, d. 4 August 1884
5. John W. Mears+10 b. 27 May 1811
6. Arthur R. Mears+ b. 1811, d. 1868
7. Abel B. Mears+ b. c 1814, d. February 1854
8. Robert Mears b. c 1815
9. Bagwell G. Mears+ b. 9 December 1817, d. 6 December 1872
10. Thomas A. Mears+ b. 18 November 1821, d. 25 May 1905

He died on 24 February 1823 ^[6]. His estate administration was filed on 24 February 1823 at Accomack Co, Virginia. It was on this date that William Bird & Wiskett Kell were named to settle the estate of Arthur Mears. Abel Mears & Charles Kellam were securities^[6]. Settlement was on 30 October 1826 at Accomack Co, Virginia and his inventory taken 6 & 7 March 1823 (Invy & Sale), 2 September 1826 (Audit), 30 October 1826 (Rec'd) - Buyers: Margaret Mears many items & James Mears many items. Paid George Bull Negro for measuring corn. Appraisers: Heley D. Bagwell, Thomas C. Gibb & A. P. Bloxom. William Bird Admr. Settled by N. Stockley & Thomas J. Edmunds ^[7].

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, Virginia, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, page 370 (Will of Levin Mears)
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} [S558] Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns)
3. ↑ [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, Virginia, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, page 185 (Will of Esther Edwards, sister of Molly Groten)
4. ↑ [S657] M.D. William S. Burton, Ahnentafel for William S. Burton, M.D
5. ↑ 1820 Federal Census, St. Georges Parish, Accomack Co., VA; [S578] Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, Virginia, Census; Arthur Mears, age over 45. Listed with him were 4 males, age 0-10; 3 males, age 10-16; 1 male, age 16-18; 1 male, age 16-26; 1 female, age 16-26; and 1 female, age 26-45
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, Virginia, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, page 365 (adm. of Arthur Mears)
7. ↑ [S688] Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, Virginia, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, page 365 (settlement of Arthur Mears)

• [S7] 1860 Census Accomack Co, Virginia
• [S657] M.D. William S. Burton, Ahnentafel for William S. Burton, M.D.
• [S571] Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, Virginia, Land Causes, 1728-1825, pages 76-77 (Edward vs Groten).

• Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, Virginia, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, page 370 (Will of Levin Mears).
• 1860 Census, Accomack Co, Virginia
• Nora Miller Turman, Accomack Co, Virginia, Marriage Records, 1776-1854 (Recorded in Bonds, Licenses and Ministers's Returns).
• Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, Virginia, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, page 185 (Will of Esther Edwards, sister of Molly Groten).
• M.D. William S. Burton, Ahnentafel for William S. Burton, M.D.
• Jody Powell, 1800, 1810, 1820 Accomack Co, Virginia, Census.
• Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, Virginia, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, page 365 (adm. of Arthur Mears).
• Barry W. Miles & Moody K. Miles III, Accomack Co, Virginia, Wills & Administrations, 1800-1860, p. 365 (settlement of Arthur Mears).
• Stratton Nottingham, Accomack Co, Virginia, Land Causes, 1728-1825, pages 76-77 (Edward vs Groten).
• Jean M. Mihalyka, Bible Records Accomack & Northampton County, Virginia, Vol 11, pages 58-59 (Nathaniel Kellam Bible, a Locustville family).