2864. Elizabeth Sears (Stephen , Lydia , Seth , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 20 Aug 1786 in Yarmouth, MA and was christened 28 Jan 1787. She died 9 Aug 1857 and was buried in Dennis, MA.
SPM No 1897
DVR p 100 Elizabeth Sears of Dennis and Jeremiah Downs of Barnstable intention of Marriage Enterd the 5th of Sept 1807.
DVR p 152 b.
DVR p 942 Elisabeth Downs, F., Md., 72y, d Aug 9, 1857, bur Dennis, Fever & Inflamation of Bowells
Elizabeth married Jeremiah Downs.
They had the following children:
2866. Barnabas Sears (Stephen , Lydia , Seth , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 30 Jul 1790 in Yarmouth, MA and was christened 15 Aug 1790. He died 17 Jul 1875 in S Yarmouth, MA and was buried in Quaker Cem'y.
S.P. May(No 1899) handnotes The early life of Barnabas Sears was spent at sea, shipping at the age of nine in his father's vessel, he and another boy taking a man's share. He was most successful on the sea, rapidly rising to master. About 1820 he was induced to step ashore to engage in the then lucrative business of salt manufacturing at S Yarmouth. He manufactured salt 18 years, and passed the remainder of his days in the cultivation of his farm. He enjoyed the full confidence of his townsmen, but woudl never accept any trust that would interfere with is social and business relations. His life was one of marked loyalty to truth and honesty, and his ready sympathy and genial nature won for him many friends who sincerely mourned his death. His five remaining sons reside in S Yarmouth in five adjacent houses.
Of these, John K., the eldest, lives farthest west, and east of him the other four, by a curious coincidence, in the order of their births, to David, the youngest, who lives farthest east.Yarmouth Register 22 Dec 1865 "In these days, when we all do fade as a leaf,
and so many are called to the Spirit Land in early life, Golden Weddings are of rare occurrence, but such an event did occur in South Yarmouth on the evening of the 12th inst., in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the nuptials of our highly esteemed citizens, Mr and Mrs Barnabas Sears."DVR p 152 b.; p 547 m. int. 19 Nov 1815
Barnabas married Hannah Crocker, daughter of Isaiah Crocker, on 12 Dec 1815 in Yarmouth, MA. Hannah was born 13 Nov 1792 in Yarmouth, MA. She died 7 Jan 1879 and was buried in gr-st.
They had the following children:
5377 M i John Kelly Sears was born 11 Sep 1816 in S Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA. He died 2 Jan 1908 in S Yarmouth, MA and was buried in , 3256.
S.P. May p.454 was Rep. 1861-62, and is a lumber and hardware dealer in S Yar
!S.P. May handnotes John Kelly Sears passed nearly seventeen of the first
years of his life at home, in acquiring a common school education, and assisting
his parents. Instead of a love for the sea, his mind early turned to mechanics,
and at 17 he went to Nantucket to learn the carpenter's trade.
At 21 he was a master builder, and was in business for himself, which he
continued there until 1850. The great fire of 1846 interrupted the business of
Mr Seas at Nantucket, and after a strong desire to visit California, from which
he was restrained, he returned to S Yarmouth in 1850. The seeming need of a
mill at his place at S Yarmouth induced him with his brother Barnabas to erect
in 1854, a commodious building in which planing, sawing and grinding were done
for the community.
House building was at the same time extensively carried on, and he now points
with pride to his own, and many other beautiful residences of which he was the
master builder. In 1865, the planing works were discontinued, and in 1869 the
building was removed to the yard at Hyannis, where he had purchased the lumber
business of Sam'l Snow. This business was at once greatly enlarged, additional
buildings were erected, and in 1874, a branch yard was established at
Middleboro, which is continued under the name of JK & B Sears. Another branch
lumber yard was established in 1882, at Woods Hole.
The active progressive nature of Mr Sears has precluded all desire to hold
official trusts, but in 1860 and again in 1861 as a true experiment of
republican principles, he consented to represent his district in the
legislature, since which he has premptorily declined all honors. Wherever he
has resided he has taken a leading interest in the Sunday Schools. The
Methodist church of his village, now enjoys both his liberal material and
spiritual aid. Broad in his views, he has sought to do his duty towards God,
and towards man and the impression he has made upon his fellow men is that of a
life grounded upon honest principles. Having no children of his own, he has
filled the postion of parent, in his munificence to those of others.
1900 Census Vol 1,19,10,49 Yarmouth, Barnstable, MA
John W Sears Archive: d. date, town surveyor 1895
John married Sarah Burdette in Nantucket, MA. Sarah was born Nov 1818 in , MA. + 5378 M ii Barnabas Sears + 5379 M iii Stephen Sears 5380 M iv Seth Sears was born 27 Sep 1825 in S Yarmouth, MA. He died 17 Jul 1847 and was buried in gr-st, Q Cem'y, 3259. + 5381 F v Elizabeth Sears + 5382 M vi David Sears
2869. Almond Sears (Stephen , Lydia , Seth , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 1 May 1798 in Dennis, MA. He died 19 Aug 1824 in , GA.
S.P. May p.454(No 1902) The Probate Court made an allowance to Olive Sears, widow of Almond S., 15 Sep 1825
DVR p 152 b., d.
DVR p 632 m.
DVR p 551 int. m. 24 Nov 1819 olive Seabring[Seabury]
Almond married Olive Seabury on 11 Jan 1820 in Dennis, MA. Olive was born 1799 in Dennis, MA.
They had the following children:
2871. Stephen Jr Sears (Stephen , Lydia , Seth , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 5 Jul 1804 in Dennis, MA and was christened 2 Dec 1804. He died 3 Oct 1841 in Georges Bank.
SPM p.454(No 1904) Lived in N Dennis
Dennis, Cape Cod, p 328, The Great Gale of 1841 (1 Oct) lost were Urbana and Capt Noah H Crowell, Gustavius Hedge, Stephen and Larned Sears, Marshall Kelley and Peter Crowell. The Bride was demasted and overturned by the gale. Eight bodies were found inside the schooner's cabin when she drifted into Provincetown Harbor and they were returned to their home aboard (the Dennis schooner Village, Capt Eben Howes). A service was conducted Thursday, Oct 7 at the Congregational Church ... conducted jointly by Rev Mr Wallcut and Mr Handy Harris
DVR p 152 b., d.; p 262, d.
Stephen married Lydia Stone, daughter of Job C Stone, on 17 Nov 1831 in Dennis, MA. Lydia was born 1810 in
DVR p 262 d.
Stephen and Lydia had the following children:
2872. Lydia Howes (Priscilla Sears , Lydia , Seth , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 19 Mar 1794 in New Sharon, ME. She died 19 Oct 1857 in Oldtown, ME.
Sharon J Rickerson, 6126 Brace, Detroit, MI 48228
!BIRTH-DEATH: Letter from Pam Cooper, Kittery, ME, to Ray Sears; 1764-1903;
Letter dtd 1993; ; copy in poss of Ray Sears; Information is from Aunt Phoebe-
Register of Mayflower Descendants of California, Vol 1.CONFLICT: MD shows birth
date as 31 Dec 1793
Lydia married Oliver Gould on 30 Mar 1815 in Orono, ME. Oliver was born 3 Jun 1791 in Tyngsborough, MA. He died 2 Feb 1851 in Oldtown, ME.
BIRTH-DEATH: Letter from Pam Cooper, Kittery, ME, to Ray Sears; 1764-1903;
Letter dtd 1993; ; copy in poss of Ray Sears; Information is from Aunt Phoebe-
Register of Mayflower Descendants of California, Vol 1.
Oliver and Lydia had the following children:
+ 5389 F i Permelia Ann Gould
2875. Barzillai Sears (Lydia Sears , Lydia , Seth , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born in Sandwich, MA and was christened 19 Oct 1805 in Harwich, MA. was buried in , 1833.
S.P. May p.447 Lived in Sandwich, MA
!Sandwich, A Cape Cod Town, c 1984 by RA Lovell, Jr p. 316- The Boston packet was not only fast cheap transportation, it was a social process, an express service and a sporting event. Every town had one and the bigger towns had two.
One owned by townsmen and one by the B&S. They took some freight but were
mainly for passengers. Seating in the cabin was crowded and it was impossible to keep out of conversation. One feature of the trip was a hot dinner served enroute, of so generous a size that one wondered how the caterer broke even at 25 cents a piece. Fair weather allowed three round trips a week. The town packets were Sloop Osceola, Capt Barzillai Sears, sold 1847 and Schooner Wm G Eadie, Capt Stephen Sears (prob Barzillai's brother).Mayflower Index: No 29,897 Barzillai; spouse Lucinda S Gibbs; mother Lydia Sears
Barzillai married (1) Patty Ellis, daughter of Francis Ellis and Joanna Briggs, on 24 Jul 1825 in Plymouth, MA. Patty was born 1801 in
They had the following children:
+ 5390 M i Barzillai W Sears
Barzillai also married (2) Living
2876. Stephen Sears (Lydia Sears , Lydia , Seth , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 1807 in Sandwich, MA. was buried in , 1834.
He had the following children:
5391 M i Stephen A Sears was buried in , 3190.
2882. Charles Sears (Peter , Benjamin , Benjamin , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 20 Aug 1803 in Litchfield, Herkimer, NY. He died 16 Jun 1885 in Sardinia, NY and was buried in , 1010.
S.P. May Charles Sears was aggod farmer; he had been in poor health for a year,
but only confined to his bed for two weeks prior to hi death.
Charles married Miranda Powers in Sardinia, By Esq Clark, NY. Miranda was born 1805 in
They had the following children:
+ 5392 F i Louisa Sears + 5393 F ii Susan Sears + 5394 M iii Franklin Sears + 5395 M iv Seward Sears 5396 F v Martha Sears was born 22 Aug 1841 in Sardinia, NY. She died 1853 and was buried in , 2170. + 5397 F vi Crete Sears
2883. Albert Selim Sears (Peter , Benjamin , Benjamin , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 30 Sep 1810 in Richfield, NY. He died 22 Mar 1867 and was buried in , 1011.
S.P. May p.335 Albert Sears removed, in early life, to Springville, NY, and
thence, about 1847, to Buffalo, NY, and was engaged in business there until his
death. He was a man of culture,a nd greatly respected.
His widow resides at 132 Chippewa st., Buffalo.
Albert married Margaret A Graves on 24 Sep 1839 in Springville, NY. Margaret was born 14 Mar 1819 in Belchertown, MA.
They had the following children:
+ 5398 F i Abigail Sears 5399 F ii Emma Ursula Sears was born 26 Feb 1853 in Buffalo, NY. was buried in , 2173. 5400 F iii Frances Graves Sears was born 25 Nov 1857 in Buffalo, NY. was buried in , 2174. Frances married Thomas B Owins on 12 Apr 1885 in Dade, MO.
2888. Mary Sears (Heman , Benjamin , Benjamin , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 12 May 1811 in Southeast, Dutchess, NY. was buried in , 1016.
Mary married Isaac Sears, son of Thomas Sears Capt and Deborah Baldwin, on 12 May 1811. Isaac was born 23 Jul 1786 in Southeast, Dutchess, NY.
They had the following children:
5401 M i George Sears is printed as #4279. 5402 M ii Heman Sears is printed as #4280. 5403 F iii Susie Sears is printed as #4281. 5404 M iv Isaac Sears is printed as #4282.
2890. Harriet Sears (Isaac , Benjamin , Benjamin , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 21 Jan 1800 in Southeast, Dutchess, NY. was buried in , 1017.
PARENTS-SPOUSE-: Maurice E Peck, FAMILY HISTORY of Inter-Married Branches of
the Families of BROWN, DOANE, HESS, PECK, WINTERMUTE; 1800-1976; Maurice E
Peck, 1976; pp 40-41; Brewster, NY Public Library; Harriet Sears was of the
seventh generation of Sears (also spelled "Sayer") descended from a Richard
Sears who came to Plymouth in 1670. His English ancestry can be traced back to
the early 1000s. [Ed. CONFLICT-Neither the 1670 date nor the ancestry to the
early 1000s appear to be correct].
Harriet married Jonah Barnum Dr. Jonah was born 1796 in
CHILD-SPOUSE: Maurice E Peck, FAMILY HISTORY of Inter-Married Branches of
the Families of BROWN, DOANE, HESS, PECK, WINTERMUTE; 1800-1976; Maurice E
Peck, 1976; pp 40-41; Brewster, NY Public Library; Dr Jonah was of the fifth
generation of Barnums descended from Thomas Barnum, 1625-1695, who came from
England. Their ancestry can be traced back to a "Sir Walter" born in 1377.
The English spelling was "Barnham." It is alleged that our Barnums were
related to "P T" and that he gave them free passes to his shows.
Jonah and Harriet had the following children:
+ 5405 F i Marie Antoinette Barnum
2891. Lydia Sears (Isaac , Benjamin , Benjamin , Samuel , Paul , Richard ) was born 11 Jan 1802 in Southeast, Dutchess, NY. was buried in , 1018.
Lydia married Benjamin Deforest on 14 Dec 1823. Benjamin was born 1798 in
They had the following children: