| 2. | Thomas MEARS was born in 1602 in ENGLAND (son of John MEARS). Other Events and Attributes:
- Note: 25 May 1640, Norfolk Co., VA
- Emigration: 1 Dec 1649
- Land: 24 Aug 1665, Anne Arundel Co., MD
- Will: 16 May 1674, Anne Arundel Co., MD
- Probate: 9 Sep 1674, Anne Arundel Co., MD
Notes:
Note:
Thomas Mears was a member of the committee to build the church in Lower Norfolk Co., VA, 25 May 1640; and was appointed church warden of Elizabeth river parish 6 July 1640.
Emigration:
Thomas Mears was listed as pessenger, "a list of all adventurers from Virginia into Maryland on ye Discovery Voyage, Dec. 1, 1649. John Underhill, master."
Land:
Thomas Mears patented 24Aug1665, "Expectation," 40 acres in Anne Arundel Co., MD.
Will:
Excerpt of will of Thomas Mears, May 16, 1674 in Anne Arundel County, MD in which he "bequeath unto my cousin Christopher Rowles all my wearing clothes and one cow."
Ref. Wills Lib. 2 f. 3.
Thomas married Elizabeth FREEMAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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