5549. George Washington Sears (David , John B , Paul , Ebenezer , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 18 Mar 1843 in Knox, ME. He died Feb 1919 in Lincoln, NE and was buried in , 2248.
S.P. May p.485 Mr Sears removed from Knox, ME, with his parents in 1855, and
engaged in farming and stock-raising at Monticello, WI.
He enlisted 22 Aug 1862, in 22d Regt WI Vols; was taken prisoner and confined
in Libby prison; was with Sherman in his "March to the Sea;" mustered out Jun
1865, and resumed farming.
In 1869, he removed to Verdon, near Salem, NE, where he now resides; is a
farmer, stock-raiser and manufacturer of sorghum syrup.
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George married Sylvia Ann Davis, daughter of K R Davis Rev. and S A, on 1 May 1867 in Monroe, WI. Sylvia was born 28 Jun 1845 in Candia, NH.
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George and Sylvia had the following children:
+ 8508 M i Melva Osborne Sears 8509 F ii Ina Vesta Sears was born 29 Nov 1869 in Salem, NE. was buried in , 3538. + 8510 M iii Olna David Sears + 8511 M iv Orva Kinsman Sears 8512 M v Wesley Lindel Sears was born 28 Feb 1878 in Salem, NE. He died 14 Mar 1899 and was buried in , 3541. 8513 F vi Georgia Zella Sears was born 25 Nov 1881 in Salem, NE. was buried in , 3542.
5550. Vesta Sears (David , John B , Paul , Ebenezer , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 2 Nov 1844 in Knox, ME. She died 30 Nov 1916 in Santa Barbara, CA and was buried in , 2249.
Vesta married William Edwin Noble, son of David Noble and Asenath Knight, on 8 Feb 1863 in Monticello, WI. William was born 1840 in Norway, ME.
S.P. May p.343 Rem. to Monticello, WI at an early age with his parents; taught
school and engaged in mercantile pursuits; lived for a time in Monroe, WI, and
in Aug 1877, removed to Santa barbara, CA
William and Vesta had the following children:
5553. Wesley Sears (David , John B , Paul , Ebenezer , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 22 Oct 1851 in Knox, ME. He died 2 Feb 1918 in Jackson, MI and was buried in , 2252.
S.P. May p.485 Prof Sears removed with his parents in fall of 1855 to
Monticello, WI, and in Jun 1866, to Hillsdale, MI; graduated classical course
Hillsdale College, 1874; taught school at Newbury, MI, during winters of
1871-74; was Superintendant Schools Eaton Rapids, MI, Sep 1874 to Jul 1876, and
Principal of School at Mt Clements, MI, Sep 1876 to Jul 1885; then
Superintendant Schools Flint City to spring of 1887, and of State Public School
at Coldwater till Aug 1889, when he was elected Superintendant of Schools at
Hillsdale, MI.
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Wesley married (1) Ellen Olivia "Nellie" Law, daughter of Hiram Law Rev. and Sarah Maria, on 29 Dec 1880 in Lansing, By Rev Fiske, MI. Ellen was born 1 Apr 1850 in Birmingham, MI. She died 30 Mar 1899.
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Wesley and Ellen had the following children:
+ 8519 M i Arthur Wesley Sears 8520 M ii Clarence Howard Sears was born 13 Apr 1883 in Mt Clements, MI. He died 24 Sep 1883 and was buried in , 3544.
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8521 M iii Harold Ralph Sears was born 31 Jul 1889 in .
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8522 F iv Margery Lucille Sears was born 31 Jul 1889 in . She died 22 Oct 1889.
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Wesley also married (2) Living
5556. Theo Hall Sears (David , John B , Paul , Ebenezer , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 28 Aug 1859 in Monticello, WI. She died 3 Apr 1928 in Mason City, IA and was buried in , 2255.
SPM p.344 Wife was a school teacher for several years before her
marriage.
!MBS Arthur Pickford's brother, Henry Wood Pickford married Theo Hall Sears'
cousin, Ella Augusta Sears daughter of Thomas ans Sarah Adeline (Holt) Sears
Theo married Arthur Pickford, son of Benjamin Pickford and Sarah Wood, on 8 Oct 1885 in Monticello, WI. Arthur was born 9 Jul 1855 in Shepley, York, England.
S.P. May p.344 Was in Woolen Mills, Freeport, IL,now a farmer and stock-raiser
Arthur and Theo had the following children:
8523 M i Lyle Sears Pickford was born 15 Jun 1888 in Mason City, IA. He died 1970 in Mason City, IA. Lyle married Living 8524 M ii Arthur Harold Pickford was born 13 Apr 1891 in Mason City, IA. He died 1975 in Des Moines, IA. Arthur married Living + 8525 M iii Rollo Sears Pickford 8526 M iv Hugh Sears Pickford was born 13 Mar 1902 in Nora Springs, IA. He died 3 May 1928. Hugh married Living
5559. Wilmer Sears (Thomas , John B , Paul , Ebenezer , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 10 Dec 1848 in Freedom, Waldo, ME. was buried in , 2258.
S.P. May p.486 Wilmer Sears removed with his parents in 1849, to Mt Pleasant,
Green co., WI. IN 1871-74, he had charge of a cattle ranch on the western
plains, but resumed farming and stock raising at Mt Pleasant till 1881, when he
removed to West Union, Fayette co., IA, where he now resides, and is engaged in
selling agricultural implements and machinery.
Wilmer married (1) Sarah A Butler, daughter of John Butler and Ann McCammant, on 12 Nov 1876 in Exeter, WI. Sarah was born 9 Feb 1855 in , Green Co, WI.
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Wilmer and Sarah had the following children:
He had the following children:
8540 M xiv Frank Sears was born about 1878. 8541 F xv Zella Sears was born about 1880.
5560. Sarah Maria Sears (Thomas , John B , Paul , Ebenezer , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 8 Dec 1851 in Mt Pleasant, WI.
S.P. May p.345 Was a teacher
Sarah married Joshua Hernandez Berkey, son of Jacob W Berkey and Mary Richards Moore, on 30 Sep 1875 in Mt Pleasant, WI. Joshua was born 11 Mar 1852 in Post Oak Springs, TN.
S.P. May p.345 Ent'd Union Christian College, Huron, IN, rem. 1876 to
Monroe, WI, was a drug clerk, and in 1877, established a drug and grocery
business in Monticello; in 1881 rem. to Denver, CO, was sec'y of a mining co.,
and business manager of "Pomeroy's Great West." In 1882 he settled at Geuda
SPrings, KA, on a farm, and is editor and proprietor of a weekly papaer called
"The Crank."
Joshua and Sarah had the following children:
5562. Ella Augusta Sears (Thomas , John B , Paul , Ebenezer , Paul , Paul , Richard ) was born 27 May 1857 in Mt Pleasant, WI. was buried in , 2261.
S.P. May p.345 She was a teacher and Unitarian
Ella married Henry Wood Pickford, son of Benjamin Pickford and Sarah Wood, on 4 Apr 1878 in Monticello, WI. Henry was born 18 Feb 1854 in Hardingly, York, England.
S.P. May p.345 Came to Freeport, IL with his parents in 1866, and was employed
in woolen mills there, and in Monticello. In 1876, he removed to Nora SPrings,
IA, and engaged in farming and stock-raising, returning in 1877 to Mt Pleasant,
WI. He was Unitarian.
Henry and Ella had the following children: