Re: Absalom and Pleasant Phears father of James a black man?
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Re: Absalom and Pleasant Phears
2/19/00
Researching the Fears/Phears family lineage.According to Henry County (IN) Genealogical Services, Absolum or Pleasant Phears is believed to have been the father of James W. Fears, a free man of color born on 11/3/1795 in Prince Edward County, VA.James W. Fears would be the patriarch of my family on my mothers side- Karen Jean Fears born in Grand Island, NE 1942- now deceased.James did migrate from VA to IN in the mid 1800's where Fears decendents still reside.The name/identity of his mother is unknown to me at this time.It is likely if James was an "illegitamate" child there are no records of his father.Any information, would be of interest.Thanks.
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Re: Absalom and Pleasant Phears father of James a black man?
Gordie Fears 8/26/05