Welcome Guest, to R. G. Strong Family Genealogy

Updating new updated code for the website! New data added, see some on the Whats new Page!

It's that time of year again! Domain renewal time! If you find this site of value to you please DONATE today from the link below!! Thank you for your continued support! Come back soon!

Please excuse the display on this page, we are testing different coding for this section.
Thanks you for your patience. RGS

If you find this website of value to you and wish to help support my research and maintenance of this site,
you can now make a donation through the PayPal link button. Thank you for your support. RGS

George Adelbert Strong


Share Print Bookmark
Jeremiah C. Mears

Jeremiah C. Mears

Male 1835 - 1899  (63 years)Deceased

 Set As Default Person    

Personal Information    |    Sources    |    Event Map    |    All

  • Name Jeremiah C. Mears  [1, 2, 3, 4
    Birth 31 Dec 1835  ,Mayo,Connacht,Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Gender Male 
    Also Known As James C. Mears  [6, 7
    Alternate Birth 1839  ,,,Ireland Find all individuals with events at this location  [2, 4, 7
    Occupation 1899  Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4
    farmer 
    Link to Find-A-Grave Memorial https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88007485 
    Find-A-Grave ID 88007485 
    Death 21 Mar 1899  Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [4, 5
    Burial Aft 21 Mar 1899  Leonidas Cemetery,Leonidas,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    • Section 1, Row 21, stone 4
    Headstones Submit Headstone Photo Submit Headstone Photo 
    Notes 
    • (Research):Name:     Jeremiah C. Mears
      Race (Original):    
      Age (Expanded):     35 years
      Birth Year:     1840
      Birthplace:     Ireland
      Spouse's Name:     Catharine Bowens
      Spouse's Race (Original):    
      Spouse's Age (Expanded):     30 years
      Spouse's Birth Year:     1845
      Spouse's Birthplace:     Ireland
      Event Date:     19 May 1875
      Event Place:     Mendon, St Joseph, Michigan
      Father's Name:    
      Mother's Name:    
      Spouse's Father's Name:    
      Spouse's Mother's Name:    
      Marital Status:    
      Previous Wife's Name:    
      Spouse's Marital Status:    
      Spouse's Previous Husband's Name:    
      GS Film number:     2342459
      Frame Number:    
      Digital Folder Number:     4207584
      Image Number:     383
      Reference ID:     v 3 p 241 rn 125



      Citing this Record:
      "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3FX-P2G : accessed 28 January 2016), Jeremiah C. Mears and Catharine Bowens, 19 May 1875; citing Mendon, St Joseph, Michigan, v 3 p 241 rn 125, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,459.
      __________________________________________________________________________
      Name:     Jeremiah C. Mears
      Race (Original):    
      Age (Expanded):     35 years
      Birth Year:     1840
      Birthplace:     Ireland
      Spouse's Name:     Catharine Bowens
      Spouse's Race (Original):    
      Spouse's Age (Expanded):     30 years
      Spouse's Birth Year:     1845
      Spouse's Birthplace:     Ireland
      Event Date:     19 May 1875
      Event Place:     Mendon, St Joseph, Michigan
      Father's Name:    
      Mother's Name:    
      Spouse's Father's Name:    
      Spouse's Mother's Name:    
      Marital Status:    
      Previous Wife's Name:    
      Spouse's Marital Status:    
      Spouse's Previous Husband's Name:    
      GS Film number:     2342459
      Frame Number:    
      Digital Folder Number:     4207584
      Image Number:     383
      Reference ID:     v 3 p 241 rn 125



      Citing this Record:
      "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3FX-P2G : accessed 28 January 2016), Jeremiah C. Mears and Catharine Bowens, 19 May 1875; citing Mendon, St Joseph, Michigan, v 3 p 241 rn 125, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,459.
      __________________________________________________________________________Name:     James B.
      Gender:     Male
      Christening Date:    
      Christening Place:     , KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
      Birth Date:     20 Feb 1878
      Birthplace:     WAKESHMA, KALAMZ. MI
      Death Date:    
      Name Note:    
      Race:    
      Father's Name:     James C. Mears
      Father's Birthplace:    
      Father's Age:    
      Mother's Name:     Catherine
      Mother's Birthplace:    
      Mother's Age:    
      Indexing Project (Batch) Number:     C51850-6
      System Origin:     Michigan-VR
      GS Film number:     984134
      Reference ID:     2:1HS9KZP



      Citing this Record:
      "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F42G-8WY : accessed 28 January 2016), James B., 20 Feb 1878; citing WAKESHMA, KALAMZ. MI, reference 2:1HS9KZP; FHL microfilm 984,134.
    Person ID I25746  Rgstrong Family genes.
    Last Modified 17 Apr 2023 

    Father William Mears   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Honora Brather   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F9206  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 AncestorsSarah Jane "Jennie" Davis,   b. 18 Mar 1838, ,,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 8 Oct 1870, Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 32 years) 
    Marriage Abt 1862  Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Children 
     1. William D. Mears,   b. Between 1863 and 1864, Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    Married2. Honora S. "Nora" Mears,   b. 8 Jan 1865, Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 17 Mar 1961, Kalamazoo,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 96 years)
     3. Rosette "Rose" Mears,   b. 18 Mar 1868, Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Mar 1871, Fulton,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 2 years)
    Family ID F9207  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 17 Mar 2022 

    Family 2 Celinda McKee,   b. 1838   d. 1874 (Age 36 years) 
    Marriage 4 Jul 1871  Eckford,Calhoun,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [5
    Family ID F9649  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 17 Mar 2022 

    Family 3 AncestorsCatherine Burns,   b. Dec 1842, ,,,Ireland Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 24 Jul 1931, Vicksburg,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years) 
    Marriage 19 May 1875  Mendon,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location  [8
    Children 
     1. Thomas Mears,   b. 1873, Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    +2. James Burns Mears,   b. 20 Feb 1878, Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Nov 1948, Comstock Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 70 years)
     3. Jane Mears,   b. Aug 1884, Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Find all individuals with events at this locationd. Yes, date unknown
    Family ID F9202  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 17 Apr 2023 

  • Event Map Click to display
    Link to Google MapsBirth - 31 Dec 1835 - ,Mayo,Connacht,Ireland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsAlternate Birth - 1839 - ,,,Ireland Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - Abt 1862 - Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - William D. Mears - Between 1863 and 1864 - Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Honora S. "Nora" Mears - 8 Jan 1865 - Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Rosette "Rose" Mears - 18 Mar 1868 - Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 4 Jul 1871 - Eckford,Calhoun,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Thomas Mears - 1873 - Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 19 May 1875 - Mendon,St. Joseph,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - James Burns Mears - 20 Feb 1878 - Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChild - Jane Mears - Aug 1884 - Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - farmer - 1899 - Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 21 Mar 1899 - Wakeshma Township,Kalamazoo,Michigan,United States Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBurial - Aft 21 Mar 1899 - Leonidas Cemetery,Leonidas,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

  • Sources 
    1. [S754] "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch , ((https://www.familysearch.org : 2011)), 28 Jan 2016, accessed 28 Jan 2016), James B Mears and Lena Manor, 01 Jan 1901; citing Vicksburg, Kalamazoo, Michigan, v 2 rn 5520, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,518. (Reliability: 3).

      Name:     James B. Mears
      Race (Original):    
      Age (Expanded):     22 years
      Birth Year:     1879
      Birthplace:     Fulton, Kalamazoo, Michigan
      Spouse's Name:     Lena Manor
      Spouse's Race (Original):    
      Spouse's Age (Expanded):     18 years
      Spouse's Birth Year:     1883
      Spouse's Birthplace:     Fulton, Kalamazoo, Michigan
      Event Date:     01 Jan 1901
      Event Place:     Vicksburg, Kalamazoo, Michigan
      Father's Name:     Jeremiah C. Mears
      Mother's Name:     Catherine Burns
      Spouse's Father's Name:     Joseph Manor
      Spouse's Mother's Name:     Sarah Ketchum
      Marital Status:    
      Previous Wife's Name:    
      Spouse's Marital Status:    
      Spouse's Previous Husband's Name:    
      GS Film number:     2342518
      Frame Number:    
      Digital Folder Number:     4032362
      Image Number:     184
      Reference ID:     v 2 rn 5520
      Rn 5520

    2. [S684] "Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995.," database, FamilySearch , ((https://familysearch.org : April 2010)), 28 Jan 2016, accessed 28 Jan 2016), James B. Mears, 30 Nov 1848; citing Comstock Twp., Kalamazoo Co., Michigan, reference rn 32; FHL microfilm 2,075,136. (Reliability: 3).

      Name:     James B. Mears
      Gender:     Male
      Burial Date:     02 Dec 1948
      Burial Place:     Leonidas, Michigan
      Death Date:     30 Nov 1948
      Death Place:     Comstock Twp., Kalamazoo Co., Michigan
      Age:     70
      Birth Date:     20 Feb 1878
      Birthplace:     Leonidas Twp., St. Joseph Co., Michigan
      Occupation:     Laborer
      Race:     White
      Marital Status:     Widowed
      Spouse's Name:     Neda Drew Mears
      Father's Name:     Jeremiah C. Mears
      Father's Birthplace:     Ireland
      Mother's Name:     Kathryn Burns
      Mother's Birthplace:     Ireland
      Indexing Project (Batch) Number:     B00925-7
      System Origin:     Michigan-EASy
      GS Film number:     2075136
      Reference ID:     rn 32

    3. [S1303] Michigan. Saint Joseph., Michigan Marriages 1868-1925., (database with images. LDS, Michigan Marriages 1868-1925. https://www.familysearch.org.), 28 Jan 2016, marriage register; rn 7888, 6: 162, Mears-Bellman, 1920; accessed 28 Jan 2016. (Reliability: 3).

      Name:     James B Mears
      Race (Original):    
      Age (Expanded):     42 years
      Birth Year:     1878
      Birthplace:     Kalamazoo, Michigan
      Spouse's Name:     Irene Smith Bellman
      Spouse's Race (Original):    
      Spouse's Age (Expanded):     20 years
      Spouse's Birth Year:     1900
      Spouse's Birthplace:     Paw Paw, Michigan
      Event Date:     19 May 1920
      Event Place:     Centreville, St Joseph, Michigan
      Father's Name:     Jeremia Mears
      Mother's Name:     Catherine Bourns
      Spouse's Father's Name:     Loren Smith
      Spouse's Mother's Name:     Zula Deming
      Marital Status:    
      Previous Wife's Name:    
      Spouse's Marital Status:    
      Spouse's Previous Husband's Name:    
      GS Film number:     2342739
      Frame Number:    
      Digital Folder Number:     4032439
      Image Number:     469
      Reference ID:     v 6 p 162 rn 7888

      citing Centreville, St Joseph, Michigan, v 6 p 162 rn 7888, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,739.

      GS Film number:     2342739
      Frame Number:    
      Digital Folder Number:     4032439
      Image Number:     469
      Reference ID:     v 6 p 162 rn 7888rec no. 7888

    4. [S684] "Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995.," database, FamilySearch , ((https://familysearch.org : April 2010)), 28 Jan 2016, accessed 28 Jan 2016), Jeremiah C. Mears, 21 Mar 1899; citing Wakeshma, Michigan, reference v 2 p 275; FHL microfilm 984,130. (Reliability: 3).

      Name:     Jeremiah C. Mears
      Race (Original):    
      Age (Expanded):     35 years
      Birth Year:     1840
      Birthplace:     Ireland
      Spouse's Name:     Catharine Bowens
      Spouse's Race (Original):    
      Spouse's Age (Expanded):     30 years
      Spouse's Birth Year:     1845
      Spouse's Birthplace:     Ireland
      Event Date:     19 May 1875
      Event Place:     Mendon, St Joseph, Michigan
      Father's Name:    
      Mother's Name:    
      Spouse's Father's Name:    
      Spouse's Mother's Name:    
      Marital Status:    
      Previous Wife's Name:    
      Spouse's Marital Status:    
      Spouse's Previous Husband's Name:    
      GS Film number:     2342459
      Frame Number:    
      Digital Folder Number:     4207584
      Image Number:     383
      Reference ID:     v 3 p 241 rn 125



      Citing this Record:
      "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3FX-P2G : accessed 28 January 2016), Jeremiah C. Mears and Catharine Bowens, 19 May 1875; citing Mendon, St Joseph, Michigan, v 3 p 241 rn 125, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,459.

    5. [S1154] Find A Grave, database and images, (https://www.findagrave.com: 2022), 17 Mar 2022, accessed 17 Mar 2022, Jeremiah C Mears, 88007485. (Reliability: 3).

      Jeremiah C
      1835 - 1890

    6. [S1086] "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, FamilySearch , accessed 28 Jan 2016), James B., 20 Feb 1878; citing WAKESHMA, KALAMZ. MI, reference 2:1HS9KZP; FHL microfilm 984,134. (Reliability: 3).

      Name:     James B.
      Gender:     Male
      Christening Date:    
      Christening Place:     , KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN
      Birth Date:     20 Feb 1878
      Birthplace:     WAKESHMA, KALAMZ. MI
      Death Date:    
      Name Note:    
      Race:    
      Father's Name:     James C. Mears
      Father's Birthplace:    
      Father's Age:    
      Mother's Name:     Catherine
      Mother's Birthplace:    
      Mother's Age:    
      Indexing Project (Batch) Number:     C51850-6
      System Origin:     Michigan-VR
      GS Film number:     984134
      Reference ID:     2:1HS9KZP



      Citing this Record:
      "Michigan Births and Christenings, 1775-1995," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F42G-8WY : accessed 28 January 2016), James B., 20 Feb 1878; citing WAKESHMA, KALAMZ. MI, reference 2:1HS9KZP; FHL microfilm 984,134.

    7. [S681] "Michigan Births, 1867-1902," index and images, FamilySearch , ((https://familysearch.org : July 19, 2010)), 28 Jan 2016, accessed 28 Jan 2016), James B. Mears, 20 Feb 1878; citing item 1 p 213 rn 570, Wakeshma, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,320,566. (Reliability: 3).

      Frame Number:    
      Reference ID:     item 1 p 213 rn 570
      Name:     James B. Mears
      Birth Date:     20 Feb 1878
      Birthplace:     Wakeshma, Kalamazoo, Michigan
      Gender:     Male
      Race (Original):    
      Father's Name:     James C. Mears
      Father's Birthplace:     Ireland
      Father's Age (Expanded):    
      Mother's Name:     Catherine Mears
      Mother's Birthplace:     Ireland
      Mother's Age (Expanded):    
      Informant's Name (Original):    
      Death Date:    
      Age (Expanded):    
      GS Film number:     2320566
      Digital Folder Number:     4206458
      Image Number:     174



      Citing this Record:
      "Michigan Births, 1867-1902," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQV2-Q95 : accessed 28 January 2016), James B. Mears, 20 Feb 1878; citing item 1 p 213 rn 570, Wakeshma, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,320,566.

    8. [S754] "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch , ((https://www.familysearch.org : 2011)), 28 Jan 2016, accessed 28 Jan 2016), Jeremiah C. Mears and Catharine Bowens, 19 May 1875; citing Mendon, St Joseph, Michigan, v 3 p 241 rn 125, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,459. (Reliability: 3).

      Name:     Jeremiah C. Mears
      Race (Original):    
      Age (Expanded):     35 years
      Birth Year:     1840
      Birthplace:     Ireland
      Spouse's Name:     Catharine Bowens
      Spouse's Race (Original):    
      Spouse's Age (Expanded):     30 years
      Spouse's Birth Year:     1845
      Spouse's Birthplace:     Ireland
      Event Date:     19 May 1875
      Event Place:     Mendon, St Joseph, Michigan
      Father's Name:    
      Mother's Name:    
      Spouse's Father's Name:    
      Spouse's Mother's Name:    
      Marital Status:    
      Previous Wife's Name:    
      Spouse's Marital Status:    
      Spouse's Previous Husband's Name:    
      GS Film number:     2342459
      Frame Number:    
      Digital Folder Number:     4207584
      Image Number:     383
      Reference ID:     v 3 p 241 rn 125
      p. 241, rn 125