Lear - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: LOOKING FOR LEARS FROM JACKSON OR ROCKCASTLE ,KY

dannapegg42165 — 2009-09-14 23:22:34Z

Hi,
My name is Danna Lear Pegg, and my family is Lear from Jackson co,ky. My grandfather was James Sherman Lear son
Of Charlie & Rachel Branstutter. My grandfather went by Sherman. Rachel died shortley after giving birth to my grandfather and Charlie married Eliza. Charlie was the son of William & Sarah/ Sally Spivey Lear.
Danna

Frederick Lear decendants

PadraiginMarie — 2009-09-13 19:58:22Z

Lookng for decendants of Frederick Lear, born appx 1874 in NY. Married Catherine Finnegan appx 1893 and upon her death, married Dorinda Finnegan in 1900. Lived in Bronx. Children - Frederick, Jr.,Ethel & Gertrude

Frederick Lear decendants

PadraiginMarie — 2009-09-13 19:56:42Z

Lear Castle Argyll Scotland

JMWQueen — 2009-08-13 17:56:52Z

An ancestor, Malcom MacLane(MacLaine) was born in Lear Castle, Argyll, Scotland c 1730.
Does anyone know anything about this castle? Where it is, Lear connections with MacLaines of Lochbuie, does it still exist?
Thanks!

Lear /Flood family

dpallace — 2009-08-03 07:52:02Z

Hi! I am trying to find more information on my Lear/flood family.My grandmother was bridget( nee flood) and her parents were James flood and mary(nee lear).Mary's parents were george lear and catherine (nee sheradon)I know george and catherine were married in 1882 in stockton but can get no further! We were always led to believe that the lear's were travelling people originating possibly from the yorkshire/lancashire areas or beyond and that they often travelled to the likes of appleby fair e.t.c. I think perhaps george's family settled in stockton/darlington area before coming to sunderland (southwick area).I hope someone is able to help ! Thanks.

Re: Edward Lear

jameslear31 — 2009-07-29 12:16:54Z

I have been searching for edward lear for about two days
dont recognise any of your names my great grandfather is edward lear married to caroline lear nee agombar born 1840
his mother was elizabeth lear who was a nurse there are
about 5 edward lears in our family down to my son whis is 40
I cannot go back any further than that I did not realise how many lears there were around my great grandfather had
6 children caroline, elizabeth george bernard, william john
and edward most of the edwards were woodcarver in the london area regards Jim Lear Billericay essex

Re: William Lear aka Lair of Garrard Co., KY

strong0966 — 2009-07-27 14:59:17Z

Correction: Nathan was the son of Fanny Lear.

Re: William Lear aka Lair of Garrard Co., KY

strong0966 — 2009-07-27 12:39:58Z

Karen,

Your Nathan M(elich) Lear was the daughter of Fanny Lear of Culpeper Co., VA. Fanny was referred to as "my sister" in the Will of Lavina Lear, an unmarried daughter of John and Jemima Lear. See http://azstrong.tripod.com/jd_letha/legacy/2194.htm. Taken literally, that would indicate Nathan's mother was a Lear, but not his father. It's possible, however, that Fanny was instead Lavina's sister-in-law and a widow of an unknown brother. DNA testing of a direct male descendant of Nathan would resolve this issue. The modal yDNA haplotype of the Culpeper Co. Lears has been established at the Lear-Lohr-Lair DNA Project. See http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/lear/. I hope you can recruit a representative of your line for our project.

At the end of your post, you note the oft repeated lineage tracing the Culpeper Co., VA Lears back to Col. John Lear of Nansemond Co., VA. Based upon my research, I believe this purported lineage to be false. See http://azstrong.tripod.com/jd_letha/legacy/2166.htm.

Robert Strong

Re: William Lear aka Lair of Garrard Co., KY

strong0966 — 2009-07-27 09:54:48Z

Edgar,

The Lear-Lohr-Lair DNA Project (http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/lear/) has established the modal haplotype for the Lear families of Culpeper Co., VA and Garrard Co., KY. Please consider participating in the project, for that would provide convincing evidence that your Henry Lear of Madison Co., KY belonged to this Lear line.

Robert Strong

Re: William Lear aka Lair of Garrard Co., KY

EDGARLEAR — 2009-07-27 06:44:23Z

Henry Lear 1793-1894 is his fathers name. His mothers name was Massey A. Pond. William Lear's wife was Nancy Ebalyna King.D.O.B.1854

Re: Lear Family - Garrard County Kentucky

lear9241 — 2009-07-08 07:29:39Z

Hi, Mark McvClure.
We have corresponded before at about the time that you first married. My husband Charles Edward Lear is also a descendant of Jesse Lear though Robert and Sophia Lear, then George Mason Lear and Katy Giles Lear, then George Walter Lear and Bessie Griggs Lear, I would like for you to know that Charles passed away on March 21, 2009 in Rome, GA where he lived most of his life. He had been in poor health for several years but still had his wonderful outgoing personality that is a Lear characteristic. He was 85.

You may read about our family at www.findagrave.com, Oakland Cemetery, Floyd Cty, Rome, GA. His obituary is at www.mem.com. There is a photo gallery there also.

Laura Lear lear9241@comcast.net

Re: LOOKING FOR LEARS FROM JACKSON OR ROCKCASTLE ,KY

looking4mykin — 2009-07-06 18:48:21Z

I have information on these Lears.
My mother was a Lear from Indian Creek, Jackson County, Kentucky. My family still does and has lived on this creek since befor 1700's.

Melissa Simmons

Re: Military Info Required - Charles Henry Lear b: 1887, Stretford, Manchester

KLEAR131 — 2009-05-09 23:09:20Z

do you have a family tree on charles henry lear? he could be the missing member of my family tree that i've been looking for.

Lear, Robert-Obit

kauaitutu — 2009-05-09 01:53:21Z

Robert "Robbie" Lear, 84, of Kapa'a, died 18 Apr 2009 at home. Born 15 Apr 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was a retired real estate broker w/Kauai real estate companies. Survivors: son Vance Lear and numerous friends. Services at a later date. Arrangements Kaua'i Mem'l Gardens & Funeral Home.

Re: Family Lear Australia

rosebionca — 2009-04-12 11:45:30Z

my grand father's name is earl lear he lives in new zealand, but i have aunts and so forth in australia. Earl, might have brothers,nieces and nephews in astralia? earls kids are robert, scott, nowanne, tanya, scott, brad, and joleen, malayna and greg from his second marrige to a women named debby?? ring any belles?

Edward Lear

rosebionca — 2009-04-11 14:25:51Z

Im distantly related to Edward Lear who wrote the owl and the pussycat through my grand father who is from England/scotland and is named Earl, he now lives in New Zealand and has quite a few brothers und sisters (Sorry unsure of thier names) i think some of them live in England?Anyway Earl had six kids Robert(my father) Wayne, scott, Nowanne, Brad, tanya and the three kids with his second wife
joleen, malana and greg. Does any of this ring a bell for any one? My father was born 1965??

Searching for Russell D Lear

vermeilxsadness — 2009-04-03 20:38:26Z

Hi. I'm looking for information on a Russell Dean Lear born on Dec 25th 1963. If anyone has any information please let me know....it's very important.

Re: Jacob Lear Sr. from PA/MD

EdwinDobbins1959 — 2009-04-03 16:59:51Z

Thanks for your reply, but this Lears book in Anthony,KS is suppose to refer to where the Dobbins family came from in Ireland. The two familys married into each other. Would like to get a copy of the pages in this book refering to the Dobbins family.
Thanks
Ed Dobbins

any lear's

2008-12-28 18:27:03Z

Hi I am doing a family tree project and I some info if anyone is interested. I gradfather is Robert Donley Lear we live in Hannibal MO. His father was Andrew Perry Lear and he was from Shelbyna MO. Where from England and distant cousins to William Lear the invinter of the Lear Jet who was also from Hannibal MO. I would love info I will try to post more info myself.Thanks Maggie.

Re: John Lear Family of Culpeper Co., VA

strong0966 — 2008-08-16 18:52:52Z

Donna,

Your John W. Lear is a puzzle. I really have no insight as to why he carried the Lear name, for he seems to be Lucinda's son and he seems to have been born after her marriage to Harvey Pierce in 1830.

I think you might benefit from participating in the Lear DNA Project. See http://www.worldfamilies.net/surnames/lear/. The haplotype for your Lear line has already been established. If a male Lear of your immediate family were to be tested and match this haplotype, then you could theorize John W. Lear may have been an orphaned nephew, who was taken into Lucinda's household and treated as a son. If your Lear line does not match the haplotype, then that would seem to point to John W. Lear being a son of Lucinda who was perhaps born before she married Harvey Pierce. In that event, you may find a convincing match with another surname, which may lead you to his biological father.

Family Tree DNA just launched a summer promotion until the end of August. The recommended 37 marker test is being offered at $119, instead of the usual $189. Do you have a living male Lear in your immediate family that you could recruit for testing?

Re: William Lear aka Lair of Garrard Co., KY

kdsprunger — 2008-10-14 20:46:16Z

Patsy,

I am a Lear descendant also. My Gr Gr Grandfather was Nathaniel M. Lear who came from Culpeper Co., VA. I think I may have found James Madison Lear's parents and siblings:

1900 Magistirial District 7, Kirksville, Madison Co., Kentucky
Enumeration District: 52
Sheet Number: 207B
Enumeration Date: June 13, 1900
Line: 62
Dwelling/Family: 185/188

Lear, George W. - born August 1861, age 38, married 15 yrs., born in KY. Parents born in KY. Occupation day laborer.
" Nannie - wife, born April 1863, age 37, married 15 yrs., 7 children/6 children living, born in KY. Parents born in KY
" James M. - son, born July 1886, age 13, born in KY
" Mary A. - daughter, born April 1888, age 11, born in KY
" Green C. - son, born December 1889, age 10, born in KY
" Maggie B. - daughter, born August 1891, age 8, born in KY
" Susan E. - daughter, born April 1894, age 6, born in KY
" George W. - son, born January 1897, age 3, born in KY

I saw your posting stating George Lear's parents as Clayborne/Clairborne Lear and Mary A/Polly Short. Here is what I found regarding this couple.
Kentucky Marriages, 1851-1900

Claiborn Lear
m: May 13, 1851
Mary Short
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Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910
Madison County

Name: Susan A. Lager
Birth Date: January 30, 1855
Race: White
Gender: Female
Father: Clabourn Lager
Mother: Mary A. Short

Name: Jane Layer
Birth Date: August 3, 1856
Race: White
Gender: Female
Father: Clayborne Layer
Mother: Polly Short
*****************************
1870 Buckeye, Garrard Co., Kentucky
Enumeration Date: July 28, 1870
Page: 384
Line: 17
Dwelling/Family: 104/104

Lear, Chaborn - age 42, farm laborer, born in KY
" Mary A. - age 36, keeping house, born in KY
" Susan A. - age 17, born in KY
" Margaret - age 13, born in KY (Jane)
" George W. - age 10, born in KY
" Sini F. - age 8, born in KY (female)
" Joel - age 6, born in KY
" Luticia - age 3, born in KY
" Lilly P. - age 6mo., born January in KY
Short, Joell - ag 67, no occupation, born in KY

1880 Buckeye, Garrard Co., Kentucky
Enumeration District: 42
Sheet Number: 492D
Enumeration Date: June 22 & 23, 1880
Line: 11
Dwelling/Family: 319/323

Estes, Solomon S. - age 23, married, farmer, born in KY. Father born in KY. Mother born in IN
" Susan A. - wife, age 21, married, keeping house, born in KY. Parents born in KY
Laer, George W. - brother-in-law, age 20, farm hand, born in KY. Parents born in KY
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RE: Nannie Reynolds Lear

Kentucky Death Records, 1852-1953

Name: Mrs. Nannie Lear
Death Date: September 19, 1947
Death Location: Franklin Co.
Residence Location: Duncan, Jettis?, Franklin Co., KY
Age: 84
Marital Status: Widow
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: April 18, 1863
Birth Location: Jessamine
Spouse's Name: George W. Lear Sr.
Father's Name: William H. Reynolds
Father's Birth Location: Jessamine Co.
Mother's Name: Cynthia Short
Mother's Birth Location: Jessamine Co.
Cause of Death: Infirmities of old age. Cardio, renal complications. Mitral stenosis.
Burial: Paris Cemetery
Interment Date: September 20, 1947
Death Cert No: 2610
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I am not sure who Claiborne Lear's parents are, but in the 1850 Division 1, Garrard Co., KY census there is a Claiborne (age 44) and Susan (age 45) Lair. Possibly married December 4, 1828 in Garrard Co., KY according to the LDS website. (By 1857 he is remarried to an Eliza Thornton) There are no children listed in the household of Claiborn & Susan, so it is hard to say if they even had children. But it is also a good sign that Claiborne Lear (b: 1828) is their son and was possibly named after his father. I did not find him in the 1850 census. Claiborn and Eliza (Thornton) Lear had one son, John F. Lear (b: abt. 1858) They are found in 1860, 1870 & 1880 Garrard Co., KY census.

A posting on Ancestry.com states Claiborn Lear's parents were David Lear (1767 - VA) & Lucy Duval (1767 - VA) Lucy Duval's mother was Lucy Claiborne which is probably where the name came from.

David Lear's parents are listed as James Lear (1725 - VA) & Hannah Darnell (1725 - VA)

James Lear's parents are listed as John Lear (1710 - VA) & Elizabeth Havield (1709 - VA)

John Lear's parents are listed as Thomas Lear (1666 - VA) & Elizabeth Bridger (1648 - VA)

I hope this info helps...................Karen

Re: wanna know more.

jald — 2009-01-15 11:54:27Z

Hey Kasey....I have a nephew named Kasey... Are you in PA?

Re: LEAR'S IN KENTUCKY

asdale2 — 2009-03-05 05:49:11Z

Hi Toni,

Woods Walker Lear was born Mar 26, 1919 in Garrard County Kentucky. He died Nov. 4, 1944 on Leyte Island in the Philipines.

He was the son of Joseph Cephas Lear and Minnie Tankersley. Joseph C. Lear born June 10, 1878 in Rockcastle County and died Sept. 2, 1959 in Garrard County. He married Minnie around 1897. They had 13 kids: Henry, Hazel, Thomas, Frances, Moses, Ida, Annie, Pearl, Jesse, Woods Walker, Joe, Flossy, and Chiant. Minnie was born in May 1881 and died March 26, 1964 in Garrard County.

Joseph Cephas Lear was the son of John Wesley Pierce Lear who was born about 1837 in Lincoln County. John died between 1878 and 1880 in Rockcastle County. About 1861 he married Viole Murray who was born in Rockcastle County in December 1841 and died October 30, 1918 in Garrard County. The couple had nine children that I am aware of: James, William Frank, Henry, Granville, Sarah, Emma, Richard, Ellen, and Joseph Cephas.

John Wesley Pierce Lear was the son of Harvey Pierce and his wife Lucinda Lear who was a daughter of Jesse Lear of Rockcastle County. Harvey Pierce died sometime before 1850 when John Wesley was a boy. His mother, a young widow at the time, sent John Wesley Pierce to live with and be raised by his grandfather Jesse Lear and his wife Elizabeth. Having lived with his grandfather for so long, at some point he took on the Lear surname and became John Wesley Lear, though on the paternal line he was a Pierce. His mother Lucinda Lear Pierce married John Kirkendoll. Lucinda died in 1881 in Garrard County, Kentucky.

Re: Lear Family - Garrard County Kentucky

asdale2 — 2009-03-05 05:21:21Z

If you are still looking for information on Richard Lear b. Sep. 11, 1874 in Rockcastle County, the husband of Sarah Belle Million, contact me at asdale@yahoo.com and I'll share what I have. I've been researching the Lears of Garrard, Lincoln and Rockcastle County for years. My wife is a descendent of Jesse Lear.

Mark McClure
West Chester, PA

Looking for Pictures of Benjamin Franklin Lear

dawnybe1980 — 2009-04-03 16:40:42Z

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone out there has pictures of my grandfather, his name is Benjamin Franklin Lear, he was born in October of 1891 and died on September 14,1969, which was well before I was born, so I have only one picture of him and I've never met him so I'm hoping to find pictures to maybe give me an idea of his life and what he was like. Also pictures of any other relatives of his would be nice..
Hoping someone can help.. please email me at dawnybe1980@rocketmail.com, as I'm not a paid member of ancestry. Thanks!

Re: wanna know more.

dawnybe1980 — 2009-03-20 02:59:32Z

Kasey,

I know there are alot of us (Lear's) in Pennsylvania. Not sure whether are not there is any connection between the two of our families or not. If you would like to exchange some info and see if we can trace a connection just email me at dawnybe1980@aol.com

Waiting to hear from you, and hoping I was of some help..

Dawn

Lear's In Pennsylvania or otherwise, related to Benjamin Franklin Lear

dawnybe1980 — 2009-03-20 02:52:59Z

I am looking for more information, pictures, etc of well, my family. I never knew my grandfather, he passed away (in 1969), 11 years before I was born. Any and all help is appreciated!

Thanks!

Re: John Lear Family of Culpeper Co., VA

troop1667md — 2008-08-17 21:26:18Z

Unfortunately, there are not male Lear's left in my line that I have any contact with. I have only sisters! My father and two of his brothers are now deceased. The one remaining uncle I have I do not have any contact with and do not know where he lives. So I reached a deadend. But, at least I know Lucinda Lear Pearce claimed John W. Lear as a son per her will.

Re: BILL LEAR

mtheroux176 — 2009-03-20 21:13:01Z

My GGGfather Lucean Lear had a brother named Edgar; parents George W. (1852-1932) and Mary F. (1861); 16 children alive at time of George's obit. Contact me directly via mtheroux176@jdmt.net if you like.

Re: George W. Lear and wife Mary Whited

mtheroux176 — 2009-03-20 21:03:58Z

Reading all the reply posts to this message, I wonder if I may have the correct George W. Lear in my family: George W. 1852-1932) married Mary F. (b.1861, no maiden name). George had 16 surviving children listed in his obit at the time of his death, in Mayfield, KY: Annie, Chester, Clarles, Delbert, Dewey, Edgar, Elsie, Elmore. Sula, Gerald, Harry, Lockridge, Lucean (my great great grandfather), Oressa, Paul, and Phillip. I note one child, Jerell, who apparently died before his father. I am working through extensive pictures, letters, etc.; you may contact me directly via mtheroux176@jdmt.net if this appears to fit.

Re: Military Info Required - Charles Henry Lear b: 1887, Stretford, Manchester

mtheroux176 — 2009-03-20 20:41:34Z

Charles W. Lear was also MY great uncle: Charles' brother Lucean was my great grandfather. I am working through hundreds of family photos, letters, etc. So far, I have nothing on Charles' military history, but have images to share of he and his wife Myrtle, and various communciations between the 16+ children of his father George W. and mother Mary F. It also appears from birth dates that Charles had a twin, Chester Lear, also b.1887. You may contact me directly via mtheroux176@jdmt.net if you like.

Re: Lear-Lohr-Lair Family Tree DNA project

mtheroux176 — 2009-03-20 20:29:19Z

I am untangling family relationships for a branch of the Lear family based around Mayfield, KY, starting with George W. Lear (1852-1932), m. Mary F. (don't know Mary's mainden name). Lucean was one of 16 children alive at the time of George's death. My grandmother Georgia Lear was a daughter of Lucean and his wife Mamie. Many of the family blood line are still alive. You may contact me directly at mtheroux176@jdmt.net.

Re: Elsie Maud Lear b1900 orsett essex

mtheroux176 — 2009-03-19 15:45:09Z

From George W. Lear's obit (and other information): Elsie was one of 16 surviving children when her father George W. Lear (born 1852) died 5-19-1932 at 82 years Graves County, Mayfield, KY. George's wife: Mary F., born 1861 (don't have her family name yet). In addition to Elsie: Annie (b1898), Chester (married Willie McAlister, two children, Constance and Ralph), Charles (married Myrtie), Delbert (b1891, married Gae), Dewey (b1900), Edgar, Elmore, Eula (b1890), Gerald, Harry (b1892), Lockridge (b1901), Lucean, Oressa (1903-1977), Paul W. (b1893, daughter Anna Louise married John Hauseman), Phillip (b1890), and Jerell (b 1905, apparently not alive in 1932). I note two husbands for Elsie: Albert Edward Williams (married in 1921), and Ray Bennett married to Elsie in 1932 at the time of George's death, don't know if that is correct. I am slowly working through a hoard of Lear family photos, letters and clippings.

Re: Searching for Lear ancestor info

mtheroux176 — 2009-03-19 04:01:00Z

I am working on the Lear family tree right now; haven't gotten very far yet. My grandmother Georgia Lear married Rodger Lawrence around 1930. Let's keep comparing notes.

Re: wanna know more.

Steve0101 — 2008-12-19 04:08:37Z

Hi Kasey, there are Lear families in many locations, which area are you seeking?

Steve.

Anyone with John Lear and Jane Ward 1776 & 1777 Gloucester areas?

Steve0101 — 2008-09-19 15:34:50Z

Pleeeeeeeeease, We have made it back to 1797 with marriage of John Lear c1776 and Jane Ward c1777 at St Mary's church Bitton Gls, but can find nothing on either of them going back, we are happy with descendants but would love for anything to help us get back further with the family.

wanna know more.

KaseyLear — 2008-12-04 20:33:50Z

where are most of the Lear families located? it seems as though where i live there are none around. its only my family. somebody please respond. and are there any family books out there? thanks

Obit: Lear, Henry 1855-1910 (Johnstown, PA)

GordonGrening — 2008-12-31 01:29:08Z

DEATH OF HENRY LEAR
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Employee of Lorain Steel Company Expires of Pneumonia After Short Illness

Henry Lear, an employee of the Lorain Steel Company, died at his home, No. 737 Park avenue, Moxham, at 11 o’clock this morning, after a few days’ illness of pneumonia, in his fifty-fifth year. Mr. Lear had been bedfast since Sunday.
The deceased, who was a brother of Mrs. James Forsythe, of No. 740 Park avenue, was born in Westmoreland County, this State, in April, 1836, and was married to Lueretia Berkebile, who survives him, with the following children: Mrs. George Mostollar, of Mostollar; Mrs. Irvin Wilt, of Friedens; John, of Ferndale Borough; James of the Eight Ward, and Misses Carrie and Helen and Lawrence Lear, at home. He is also survived by several grandchildren. The Lear family has resided in Moxham since 1889.
The funeral will take place on Monday afternoon, with interment in Grand View Cemetery. Mr. Lear was a member of the Second Christian Church, Vestal Camp, Woodmen of the World, and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Source: THE JOHNSTOWN TRIBUNE (Johnstown, Cambria, Pennsylvania) “5 O’clock Edition,” Saturday Evening, 14 May 1910, page 10, column 5; Cambria County Public Library, Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Re: LEAR of BEDMINSTER / BRISTOL / DEVON

jennyw180 — 2008-09-17 21:07:39Z

hi im jenny wring i have traced the wring family back to 167o in wiveliscombe somerset some of the wring family are in new zealand america and monmouth and canada, in 1670 james wring married charity.david wring brought his family to bristol in the 1800s to find work.I have made a blueprint of all the wrings from 1670 to now i will fish it out and find the american side.

Re: LEAR in Wales

EdwinDobbins1959 — 2009-04-03 14:30:59Z

I too am related to the Lear family in Anthony and am looking for the same info. Was wondering if you ever located it?
Regards,
Edwin Dobbins
Fort Wayne, IN
fortwayneed@verizon.net

Re: William Lear aka Lair of Garrard Co., KY

PatsyBarnes14 — 2008-09-27 00:55:50Z

Hi, My name is Patsy Barnes. My Husband's Mother was Mary Jean Lear. Her father was James Madison Lear, ( he went by Matt) born 7 / 6 / 1886 in Madison or Garrard Co. He died 5 / 14 / 1965 in Madison Co. Ky. He was married 3 times & had 19 children of his 3 marriage's. I have all the info on him down. I need help with his parents on up. Thanks for any help you can give. Pat

Re: William Lear aka Lair of Garrard Co., KY

PatsyBarnes14 — 2008-10-15 03:14:08Z

Hi Karen, Thanks for the info. Will you email at patsybarnes@hillbillymail.com Pat

Lear info

PatsyBarnes14 — 2008-10-15 03:12:12Z

Hi Karen, Thanks for the info. Can you email at patsybarnes@hillbillymail.com Pat

Thomas Charles East Lear-Somerset

bfraser110 — 2008-10-22 17:37:40Z

Thomas Charles East Lear b: 1836 Taunton, Somerset, married Margaret?
Children; Hiram b: 1858,(he m:Alice Goodwill their children Amy, Charles East Lear (my grandfather), Thomas Joseph, Bessie, Hiram Protufield, Ella, Margaret, Walter.) Other children of Thomas and Margare: William, Elizabeth, Edwin Arthur.
Any information would be appreciated. Thank you

Military Info Required - Charles Henry Lear b: 1887, Stretford, Manchester

vix_jones — 2008-11-12 01:03:17Z

I have been researching my Great Uncle Charles Henry Lear and have found that he enlisted to the H Cable Section of Royal Engineers on 21st September 1914 and was also part of 15th Signal Coy, he left for France on 8th July 1915 and returned in June 1919. His paperwork says that he was a Driver - does anyone know what this would have involved

His service number was 52716.

Looking through his records, he was awarded the Medailla d'honneur avec Glaives en Bronze and it also has a note which says "London Gazette 17.3.20". I was hoping that someone could help shed some light on this medal - what is it? I can only find limited information and can't find for what reason he would have been awarded this. Would there have been a note regarding it in the London Gazette?

Re: Searching for Lear ancestor info

calvarez67 — 2008-11-24 00:39:45Z

My grandfather is Lockridge. Email me directly and we can share information. calvarez67@sbcglobal.net

Jacob Lear Sr. from PA/MD

BillLear — 2009-03-21 04:34:10Z

I know that it was an old post, but If you are still looking hopefully this stuff might help. It is from a book I am writing, (i am in Afghanistan right now). Let me know if it helps at all. I think that your Jacob Leer is the son of this guy.

Bill

Chapter 8

Jacob Lear & Mary

Jacob Lear of Fredrick County, Maryland paid ten pounds on 17 December 1764 for 100 acres being part of a tract of land called the resurvey on the Mountains of Wales[1] This land lay in Blair’s Valley, it is a valley running generally north and south from Clear Spring, Maryland to the headwaters of the Little Conococheague Creek in Pennsylvania.

In April 1766 the surveying party of Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon Crossed this valley, pitching half of Jacob Lear’s land into Pennsylvania. The 1768 tax list of Peters Township, Cumberland County Pennsylvania which is now Franklin County showed in a special category of Marylanders but fall into Pennsylvania by the new line.[2]

On March 10th 1795 Jacob Lear and his wife Mary of Montgomery Township. Franklin county Pennsylvania conveyed their plantation whereon they now live for and during the natural life of the said Jacob Lear unto his son Philip…Under certain specified conditions, which included a requirement to pay within three years after the death of his father or the death of the aforesaid Mary, which ever of them lives longest. Also the children are to receive the sum of 400 pounds to their children.[3]

A few days later on the 23rd of May 1795 Jacob Lear of Montgomery Township, Franklin County Pennsylvania made his will which is below.[4]

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[1] Fredrick County, Maryland, Land records Book J pp. 994-995.

[2] Tax list of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

[3] Franklin county, Pennsylvania, Deed Book 10 pp. 349-350

[4] Franklin County Pennsylvania, Will Book B p. 321

Jacob Lear’s will Transcribed

IN THE NAME OF GOD AMEN May the twenty-third one thousand seven hundred and ninety five. I Jacob Leer of Montgomery township Franklin county and state of Pennsylvania being sick and weak in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory and calling to mind the mortality of my body and that it is appointed for all to die and the uncertainty of the time wherein I make and or die this to be my last will and testament and first to recommend my soul to god who gave it and my body to the earth to be buried in a Christian like manner at he direction of my executor and as for what warily after is has pleased god to end on me with to dispose of in manner and form following and forfeit fallen any funeral charges and my just debts to be paid by my executor out of my personal estate-and whereas I have by an instrument of writing entered into with my son Philip dated the tenth of march hast given each of my children their full share out of my real estate to the ron allow and ordain my perfect wife Mary to be whole and sole heir of all my personal estate and after my leave all my creatures and other effects shall be sold by my executor that my wife can spare and the money dividing from such a fate be for the use of my said wife. And as to have of the tenth of march left in the above mentioned instrument of writing allowed Philip to pay the whole of the four hundred pound to my son Jacob and his two sisters is now my will that twenty pounds be first taken out and paid four hundred pounds for my grand son David Lear son of my afore said son Philip Leer and the remainder to be equally divided between my son Jacob and his tow sisters and I do ordain and appoint my best friend William Duffield to Executor this my last will and testament disallowing and disavowing all their will or wills by one made and during my lifetime away whereof I do here unto let my hand seal this day ad date first above within signed sealed pronounced and declared to be

My last will and testament in presence of

James Blair (signed) Jacob Leer

Efful obsance (unreadable)

Mary Verner

aussieconvertor and Lear.

king_lear — 2008-10-08 10:27:37Z

does anyone have contact with aussieconertor?
he has the name Cecil Augustus Daniel Lear in the listings,
if you have connection with him, please ask him to contact me here.
thankyou.

Elsie Maud Lear b1900 orsett essex

thepinders — 2008-10-08 20:22:10Z

Hi ,
I am looking for info on an Elsie M lear b 1900 in Orsett , Essex. Elsie married Albert Edward Williams in 1921 in Gravesend Kent . They had 4 children. I have looked through all the Cityark church records and cannot find a record of the marriage and also cannot find Elsie in 1901.
I would be grateful to anyone with any further info on Elsie ( Parents names would be great ) .
Thanks in advance for your help

Re: Elsie Maud Lear b1900 orsett essex

thepinders — 2009-03-19 17:34:52Z

Thanks for your reply , I have no info at all on Elsie apart from that she married Albert Edward Williams in 1921 . Do you have details of where Elsie married ?
I would be interested in hearing of any other details you have on Elsie and her imediate family .
Thanks again for the info
Paul