David N. Sears (abt. 1825 - 1900)

Born about 1825 in Sackville, Westmorland, New Brunswick

Ancestors

Husband of Matilda (Fillmore) Sears — married 3 Sep 1848 in Maine

Descendants

Died 7 Apr 1900 at about age 75 in Midgic, Westmorland, New Brunswick

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Biography

David Sears was born about 1825^[1] in Sackville, New Brunswick. He was the son of David Sears and Susanna Ward. He married Matilda Fillmore on September 3, 1848 in Maine.^[2]

In 1850, David and Matilda were living in Lubec, Maine, where their first child was born.^[3] They were living in the same house as John Fillmore and Charlotte Sears. What's the relationship between David and Charlotte? What about Matilda and John?

By the time of the 1851 Census, David and Matilda were back in New Brunswick, where the rest of their children were born. In 1861, David owned 60 acres of land, of which 20 acres were improved farmland. The cash value of the farm was $800, with another $40 worth of implements and machinery. He owned 1 horse, 2 milk cows, 2 working oxen, 2 other cattle, 15 sheep and 4 pigs.^[4]

David died on April 7, 1900 and was buried in the Midgic Cemetery.^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ The Sackville Township Record Book has David's birth date as May 31, 1821. However all other sources (census, cemetery record) indicate 1825 or 1826.
2. ↑ "Maine, Marriages, 1771-1907," index, FamilySearch, David Sears and Matilda Filmore, 03 Sep 1848; citing , reference ; FHL microfilm 11736] – David Sears and Matilda Filmore
3. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," index and images, FamilySearch, Maine > Washington > Lubec > image 27 of 71; citing NARA microfilm publication M432] – David & Matilda Sears and 1 child; John & Charlotte Fillmore and 1 child
4. ↑ 1861 Census, Schedule III (Agriculture), Library and Archives Canada, New Brunswick, Westmorland, Westmorland Parish - Pg 58
5. ↑ Cemeteries of Westmorland County: Sackville Parish / compiled by Southeastern Branch, NBGS, 2007 - Pg 109, David & Matilda Sears (transcript also available here)

See also:

• 1851 Census of New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Westmorland - District 89, Pg 32
• 1861 Census of New Brunswick, Westmorland County, Westmorland – Pg 44
• 1871 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada, New Brunswick, Westmorland (186), Westmorland (C)] - Pg 24-25
• 1881 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada, New Brunswick, Westmorland (33), Sackville (B-1)] - Pg 51-52
• 1891 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada, New Brunswick, Westmorland (24), Sackville (E-1)] - Pg 44-45