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William Stears

William Stears

Male 1828 - 1909  (81 years)Deceased

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  • Name William Stears  [1] 
    Birth 19 Jan 1828  Friskney,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 3] 
    Christening 28 Jan 1828  Friskney,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As William Stear  [4] 
    Also Known As William Steer  [5] 
    Immigration 1 May 1861  ,,New York,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    from England w/wife and 5 children and arrived 
    • Spring/,,NY,USA
    Emigration 6 May 1861  ,,New York,United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    to Constantine,St. Joseph,MI 
    Occupation 1885  [3, 4] 
    • Farmer
    Death 24 Jun 1909  Constantine Township,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 4] 
    Cause: Cardive Pumpping 
    Cemetery 27 Jun 1909  Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Constantine Cemetery 
    Link to Find-A-Grave Memorial https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/81085269 
    Find-A-Grave ID 81085269 
    Burial 27 Jun 1909  Constantine Township Cemetery,Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [3, 6] 
    Headstones Submit Headstone Photo Submit Headstone Photo 
    Notes 
    • http://members.tripod.com/~tfred/sj203-214.html 01-07-2004
      Page 204
      WILLIAM STEAR
      William Stear is a prominent and prosperous farmer of Constantine Township, where he has cleared and improved as good a farm as is to be found within the boundaries of St. Joseph County. He is a native of England, born in Lincolnshire, Jan. 19, 1828. He was reared on a farm in his native shire, and was there married, July 2, 1850, to Miss Frances Haylock, who was born in the same shire as himself, a year and a few days later, her birth occurring Jan. 25, 1829. They continued to reside in their native shire until the spring of 1861, when they came to America with the five children who had in the meantime been born to them. They landed at New York and came directly to Michigan. For three years after that Mr. Stear worked out by the day in Constantine, and by prudence and wise economy he had saved up enough money to warrant him in purchasing land and beginning the task of building up a home. He first bought a tract of forty acres, which is still included in his present farm. It was then nearly all covered with woods. In the years of toil and hardship that followed, in which he was aided and encouraged by his wife, he not only cleared his land from the forest and got it under cultivation, but was enabled to increase its area by further purchase, until he now owns ninety-three acres of fertile and highly productive land, and he and his wife have built up a very pleasant and comfortable home, of which they may well be proud.
      The following is recorded of the eleven children born to Mr. and Mrs. Stear: Maria is the wife of Manford Christian, of Constantine Township; William lives at home; Mary A. died when about six years old; Hattie is the wife of Jacob Brandal, of Constantine Village; Charles lives in Montana; Lizzie is the wife of Andy Craner, of Three Rivers; Susie, who was the wife of Charles Brokaw, died in Constantine, July 2, 1884; George is a school teacher; Fannie is at home; Robert H. died in infancy, and Frank is at home.
      Mr. and Mrs. Stear are people whose kind hearts generously respond to any call for aid or sympathy from the unfortunate or needy, and all such find in them true friends. By their united labors, prudence and wise management they have obtained a comfortable competence, and can pass their declining years free from toil and anxious cares that beset their earlier life. Their many worthy traits of character have gained them the respect and esteem of all in the community of which they have been members for so many years. Mr. Stear takes a warm interest in the public affairs of his adopted country, and votes intelligently with the Republican party, considering its policy the safest and best in the guidance of National affairs.
    Person ID I15918  Rgstrong Family genes. | Descendants of William Steare, -1720
    Last Modified 9 Apr 2023 

    Father AncestorsBenjamin Steer,   b. 21 Aug 1801, Friskney,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Oct 1872, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Mother Mary Bowering,   b. 15 Sep 1811, Friskney,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Oct 1872, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years) 
    Relationship natural 
    Marriage 3 Dec 1827  Friskney,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F36  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family AncestorsFrances F. Haylock,   b. 25 Jan 1829, Bennington,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 23 Feb 1911, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 82 years) 
    Marriage 2 Jul 1850  Boston,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 7] 
    • 1851 England Census
      Friskney
      Class: HO107; Piece: 2109; Folio: 128; Page: 10; GSU roll: 87738.


      Year: 1900; Census Place: Constantine, Saint Joseph, Michigan; Roll: 742; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240742.
    Children 
    +1. Maria Stears,   b. 6 Jul 1851, Friskney,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 28 Oct 1930, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 79 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     2. William Stears, Jr.,   b. 5 Jun 1853, ,,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Dec 1923, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     3. Mary Ann Stears,   b. 1855, Friskney,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1861, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 6 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +4. Harriet "Hattie" Stears,   b. 1857, ,,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 1943 (Age 86 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +5. Charles King Stears,   b. 14 Dec 1859, ,,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 29 Nov 1907, Three Rivers,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 47 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +6. Elizabeth S. "Lizzie" Stears,   b. Jul 1862, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Jan 1954 (Age 91 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +7. Susan S. "Susie" Stears,   b. 1864, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Jul 1884, Constantine Township,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 20 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +8. George Thomas Stears,   b. 15 Sep 1866, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Dec 1940, Three Rivers,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 74 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +9. Frances Helen "Frannie" Stears,   b. 15 Jan 1868, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 6 Oct 1943, Lawton,Van Buren,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
     10. Bilton Stears,   b. 7 Feb 1869, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 12 Feb 1869, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)
     11. Robert Henry Stears,   b. 5 Mar 1870, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Apr 1870, Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 0 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    +12. Frank E. "Frankie" Stears,   b. 29 Dec 1872, Constantine Township,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Jul 1937, Three Rivers,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 64 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
    Family ID F4858  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 1 Nov 2012 

  • Event Map Click to display
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 19 Jan 1828 - Friskney,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChristening - 28 Jan 1828 - Friskney,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 2 Jul 1850 - Boston,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Maria Stears - 6 Jul 1851 - Friskney,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - William Stears, Jr. - 5 Jun 1853 - ,,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Mary Ann Stears - 1855 - Friskney,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Harriet "Hattie" Stears - 1857 - ,,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Charles King Stears - 14 Dec 1859 - ,,Lincolnshire,England,United Kingdom Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsImmigration - from England w/wife and 5 children and arrived - 1 May 1861 - ,,New York,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsEmigration - to Constantine,St. Joseph,MI - 6 May 1861 - ,,New York,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Elizabeth S. "Lizzie" Stears - Jul 1862 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Susan S. "Susie" Stears - 1864 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - George Thomas Stears - 15 Sep 1866 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Frances Helen "Frannie" Stears - 15 Jan 1868 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Bilton Stears - 7 Feb 1869 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Robert Henry Stears - 5 Mar 1870 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Frank E. "Frankie" Stears - 29 Dec 1872 - Constantine Township,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - Cause: Cardive Pumpping - 24 Jun 1909 - Constantine Township,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsCemetery - Constantine Cemetery - 27 Jun 1909 - Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - 27 Jun 1909 - Constantine Township Cemetery,Constantine,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
     = Link to Google Earth 
    Pin Legend Address Cemetery Farm Town Parish City County/Shire State/Province Country Region Not Set

  • Photos
    William Steer Sr.    		William Steer Sr.

  • Sources 
    1. [S605] compiled by Lori Ann Morris [(E-ADDRESS), & MAILING ADDRESS FOR PRIVATE USE], Williamston, MI, "Stears-O'dell GEDCOM," supplied by Morris, 1/18/2004; copy held by [RESEARCHER & CONTACT INFORMATION FOR PRIVATE USE]\.

    2. [S316] James Hill, Ass't Marshal, US Census - 1870, August 11, State of Mich., St. Joseph Co., Constantine Twp., Post Office:Constantine, Page 25, Ln 18, Dwelling 189, Fam 186 (Reliability: 3).
      Age 41

    3. [S1327] Michigan. Saint Joseph County., Death Certificates., 1 Apr 2023, death certificate no. 824 (1909), William Stears. (Reliability: 3).

      Place of Death: St. Joseph county, Constantine Township
      Full Name: William Stears
      Sex: Male
      Color: White
      Date of birth: 1/19/1828
      Age: 81 y. 5 mos. 5 dys
      Married
      Age at marriage: 21; parent of 11 children, 7 living
      Birthpace: England
      Name of Father: Benjamin Stears
      Birthplace of Father: England
      Name of Mother: Mary Bowering
      Birthplace of Mother: England
      Occupation: Farmer
      Informant: George Stears, Three Rivers
      Date of Death: June 24, 1909 6 PM
      Attended by doctor from Feby 22, 1909 to June 24th 1909
      Cause of Death: Cardiac pursuffering
      Contributory: General Debility
      Signed: E P Parilors, M.D., Constantine, Mich
      Place of Burial: Village Cemetery
      Date of Burial: June 27, 1909
      Undertaker: H. W. Francisco
      Certificate #824

    4. [S641] Michigan. FamilySearch.org, "Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995" Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995, (http://www.familysearch.org :n.d.), 1 Apr 2023, "Film# 007615008; Record of deaths, 1867-1929; index, 1867-1980." St. Joseph County, Death records, v.1 (p. 10-end)-2 1868-1912; Image #565, 218, rn 30, William Stear, accessed 1 Apr 2023. (Reliability: 3).

      Name     William Stear
      Sex     Male
      Age     81
      Death Date     24 Jun 1909
      Death Place     Constantine Township, St. Joseph, Michigan, United States
      Death Place (Original)     Constantine Township, St Joseph, Michigan, United States
      Birth Year (Estimated)     1828
      Birthplace     England
      Marital Status     Married
      Occupation     Farmer
      Race     W
      Ethnicity     American
      Father's Name     Benjamin Stear
      Father's Sex     Male
      Mother's Name     Mary Browning
      Mother's Sex     Female
      Event Type     Death
      Page 218, Record #30

    5. [S809] Records of the U.S. Customs Service. Record Group 36. Online images., (ancestry.com. New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957 [database on-line]. http://www.ancestry.com : 2010), 1 Nov 2012, "Passenger Arrival" (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 1 Nov 2012), manifest, Escort, 1 May 1861, entry for Frances Steer (Reliability: 3).
      Name: William Steer
      Arrival Date: 1 May 1861
      Birth Date: abt 1828
      Age: 33
      Gender: Male
      Ethnicity/ Nationality: Irish
      Place of Origin: Ireland
      Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
      Destination: United States of America
      Port of Arrival: New York
      Port Arrival State: New York
      Port Arrival Country: United States
      Ship Name: Escort

    6. [S1154] Find A Grave, database and images, (https://www.findagrave.com: 2022), 1 Apr 2023, accessed 1 Apr 2023, William Stears, 81085269. (Reliability: 3).

      William Stears
      BIRTH
      19 Jan 1828
      England
      DEATH
      24 Jun 1909 (aged 81)
      Constantine, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
      BURIAL
      Constantine Township Cemetery
      Constantine, St. Joseph County, Michigan, USA
      MEMORIAL ID
      81085269

    7. [S103] Book Chapman Brothers/ web page by Denise (Beckwith) Frederick email tfred@freeway.net, Portrait and Biographical Album of St Joseph Co., MI, (book published Chicago; Chapman Brothers: 1885; web pages created 6 Aug 1998), p. 204 William Stear (Reliability: 3).
      married, July 2, 1850, to Miss Frances Haylock





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