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The Portland Guardian, March 1857. POLICE COURT. Elijah Lear and John Rundall, charged with emptying night soil on the footpath and on the beach above high water mark. fined 40s
Mary (Stone) Lear of Gymbowen, West Wimmera Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1826 in Thorverton, Devon County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 76 years old on August 9, 1903 in Gymbowen, West Wimmera Shire County, VIC Australia.
Thomas Lear of Mildura, Mildura Rural City County, VIC Australia was born in 1828 in Chudleigh, Devon County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 90 years old on February 15, 1919 in Gymbowen, West Wimmera Shire County, VIC Australia.
Born at Clifton, Gloucestershire, on the banks of the Avon River. Emma Lear married William Edwin Rose at Sandford near Casterton, Victoria in 1860. The Argus, Melbourne. Friday 20th February 1903. Country News - Ballarat. Emma Rose, 63 years of age, who lived at Wendouree-parade, has been reported to the police as missing from her home since 2 o'clock Wednesday. The Argus, Melbourne. 23rd February 1903. BALLARAT. An inquest was held on Saturday by Mr. W. Dickson, P.M., on the body of Emma Rose, 63 years of age, who was found dead near the New Cemetery on Friday. Mr. Champion, M. B., stated that death was caused by an overdose of chlorodyne, and the jury returned a verdict accordingly.
Benjamin Lear of Branxholme, Victoria, Australia was born in 1842 in Dartmouth, Devon County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 85 years old on May 22, 1928 in Branxholme, Vic Australia. Benjamin Lear was buried at Portland South Cemetery, 267 Cape Nelson Rd, in Portland, Glenelg Shire County.
Thomas Lear of Cavendish, Southern Grampians Shire County, VIC Australia was born on August 8, 1851 in Exeter, Devon County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 61 years old on October 23, 1912 in Cavendish, Southern Grampians Shire County, VIC Australia.
Mary Lydia (Hogan) Lear of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born circa 1854 in Camberwell, Greater London County, England United Kingdom. She was married to Thomas Lear, and had a child Lavinia Mary (Lear) Mill. Mary Lear died at age 88 years old on October 23, 1943 in Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia.
Charles Kingston Lear was born in 1858, and died at age 8 years old in 1866. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Charles Kingston Lear.
Charles Kingston Lear of Portland Australia was born in 1858 in Portland, and died at age 8 years old in 1866.
William John Lear of Cobar, Cobar Shire Council County, NSW Australia was born on October 13, 1860 in Maldon, Mount Alexander Shire County, VIC, and died at age 48 years old on May 21, 1909 in Cobar, Cobar Shire Council County, NSW.
John Lear of Horsham, Horsham Rural City County, VIC Australia was born in 1860 in Coleraine, Southern Grampians Shire County, and died at age 81 years old on August 21, 1942 in Horsham, Horsham Rural City County.

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The Weekly Times. Melbourne. 10th November 1877. MARRIAGES. LEAR - CRABBIE. - On the 7th November, at 5 Davis street, South Yarra, by the Rev. R. Morris Hunter, Benjamin Lear, of Melbourne, to Jeanie Sage Crabbie, of Melbourne.
Benjamin Lear of Branxholme, Victoria, Australia was born in 1842 in Dartmouth, Devon County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 85 years old on May 22, 1928 in Branxholme, Vic Australia. Benjamin Lear was buried at Portland South Cemetery, 267 Cape Nelson Rd, in Portland, Glenelg Shire County.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Queenie (Hyne) Lear.
Benjamin John Lear of Bulli, City of Wollongong County, NSW Australia was born in 1893 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC, and died at age 55 years old on October 15, 1949 in Bulli, City of Wollongong County, NSW. Benjamin Lear was buried at Bulli Cemetery, 9 Carrington St, in Bulli, Wollongong City Council County.
Mary Ann Mathews (Dusting) Lear of Devonshire Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Ann Mathews (Dusting) Lear.
Clara (Lear) Baker of Dromana Australia was born in 1867 in Portland, VIC to Elijah Lear and Ann (Huddy) Lear. She had siblings Theresa Ellen (Lear) Savin, Annie Huddy (Lear) Taylor, and Charles Kingston Lear. She married Richard Joye Baker in 1923, and they were married until death separated them. Clara Baker died at age 70 years old on January 21, 1938, and was buried in 1938 in Dromana.
The Portland Guardian, March 1857. POLICE COURT. Elijah Lear and John Rundall, charged with emptying night soil on the footpath and on the beach above high water mark. fined 40s
Norman Milton Lear was born on July 27, 1922 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut United States, and died at age 101 years old on December 5, 2023 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. Norman Lear was buried at Incinéré. Spécifiquement : Ashes given to family or friend. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Norman Milton Lear.
Lyn Cheryl (Davis) Lear was born on May 14, 1947 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States. She was married to Norman Milton Lear on September 5, 1987 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, and they were together until Norman's death on December 5, 2023 in Los Angeles. Lyn Lear has children Benjamin Davis Lear, Madeline Rose Lear, and Brianna Evelyn Lear. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lyn Cheryl Lear.
Anastia (Lear) Poole of Sydney, NSW Australia was born in 1898 in Long Gully, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC to Catherine Ward Lear and William John Lear. She had siblings Thomas William Lear, Catherine May Lear, Lucy Lear, Margaret Matilda Lear, William John Lear, Herbert Lawrence Lear, Benjamin John Lear, and Arthur Lear. Anastia Poole died at age 64 years old on November 29, 1963 in Sydney, NSW.
Arthur Lear of Long Gully, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC Australia was born in 1895 in Long Gully, and died at age 86 years old on July 25, 1982.
Herbert Lawrence Lear of Wollongong, NSW Australia was born in 1891 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC, and died at age 79 years old on December 10, 1971 in Wollongong, NSW.
William John Lear of Bulli, City of Wollongong County, NSW Australia was born in 1889 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC, and died at age 75 years old in 1964 in Bulli, City of Wollongong County, NSW.
Margaret Matilda (Lear) Daley of Wollongong, NSW Australia was born in 1887 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC to Catherine Ward Lear and William John Lear. She had siblings Thomas William Lear, Catherine May Lear, Lucy Lear, William John Lear, Herbert Lawrence Lear, Benjamin John Lear, Arthur Lear, and Anastia Lear. Margaret Daley died at age 82 years old on August 26, 1970 in Wollongong, NSW.
Lucy (Lear) Poole of Campsie, City of Canterbury-Bankstown County, NSW Australia was born in 1885 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC, and died at age 73 years old on June 3, 1959 in Campsie, City of Canterbury-Bankstown County, NSW.
Catherine May (Lear) Albert of Kiama, Municipality of Kiama County, NSW Australia was born in 1883 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC, and died at age 88 years old on August 4, 1972 in Kiama, Municipality of Kiama County, NSW.
Thomas William Lear of Sydney, NSW Australia was born in 1881 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC, and died at age 49 years old in May 1931 in Sydney, NSW.
William John Lear of Cobar, Cobar Shire Council County, NSW Australia was born on October 13, 1860 in Maldon, Mount Alexander Shire County, VIC, and died at age 48 years old on May 21, 1909 in Cobar, Cobar Shire Council County, NSW.
Catherine (Ward) Lear of Surry Hills, City of Sydney County, NSW Australia was born on April 7, 1862 in Golden Gully, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC to Thomas Ward and Catherine Hyland Ward. She had siblings Elizabeth Ward, Margaret Daisy Seymour Ward, Anastatia Ward, Jane Frances Ward, and Mary Agnes (Ward) Clarke. She married William John Lear in 1880, and had children Thomas William Lear, Catherine May Lear, Lucy Lear, Margaret Matilda Lear, William John Lear, Herbert Lawrence Lear, Benjamin John Lear, Arthur Lear, and Anastia Lear. Catherine Lear died at age 62 years old on September 24, 1924 in Surry Hills, City of Sydney County, NSW.

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Norman Milton Lear was born on July 27, 1922 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut United States, and died at age 101 years old on December 5, 2023 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. Norman Lear was buried at Incinéré. Spécifiquement : Ashes given to family or friend. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Norman Milton Lear.
Benjamin John Lear of Bulli, City of Wollongong County, NSW Australia was born in 1893 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC, and died at age 55 years old on October 15, 1949 in Bulli, City of Wollongong County, NSW. Benjamin Lear was buried at Bulli Cemetery, 9 Carrington St, in Bulli, Wollongong City Council County.
Charlotte (Rosen) Lear was the first wife of Norman Lear, an American television screenwriter, film and television producer, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday. They had child Ellen Louise Lear. After Charlotte and Norman Lear married and were living in Buffalo, New York, Norman moved them to Los Angeles, California. When Norman decided that they needed to move back to New York a couple of years later, Charlotte wanted to remain in Los Angeles. The disparity in their goals led to Charlotte divorcing Norman.
Jill Daniele Lear was born on October 27, 1964 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jill Daniele Lear.
Grace (Lear) Cummings of Fitzroy, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia was born in 1910 in Hopetoun, Yarriambiack Shire County, and died at age 58 years old on May 11, 1969 in Fitzroy, City of Yarra County.
Wynona V Lear of Oroville, Butte County, CA was born on August 15, 1921, and died at age 79 years old on August 21, 2000.
Thomas William Lear of Sydney, NSW Australia was born in 1881 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC, and died at age 49 years old in May 1931 in Sydney, NSW.
Mabel Lila (Lear) McClure of Natimuk, Horsham Rural City County, VIC Australia was born on October 30, 1891 in Gymbowen, West Wimmera Shire County, and died at age 86 years old on August 28, 1978 in Natimuk, Horsham Rural City County.
Irene Violet Lear of Portland Australia was born in 1901 in Portland, and died at age 54 years old on September 18, 1956 in Kogarah, NSW.
Delford Lear of Langhorne, Bucks County, PA was born on April 7, 1938, and died at age 43 years old in October 1981.
Lowell J Lear of Langhorne, Bucks County, PA was born on December 17, 1936, and died at age 70 years old on September 28, 2007.
Delford Lear of Levittown, Bucks County, PA was born on August 7, 1958, and died at age 45 years old on August 30, 2003.
Hannah (Lear) Knight of Horsham, Horsham Rural City County, VIC Australia was born on May 19, 1865 in Coleraine, Southern Grampians Shire County, and died at age 77 years old on February 24, 1943 in Horsham, Horsham Rural City County.
Moya Louise Lear was born on September 8, 1963 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Moya Louise Lear.
Barbara Miriam Lear was born on February 13, 1939 at Bucks co, and died at age 64 years old on October 12, 2003 at Bucks co. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barbara Miriam Lear.
Catherine May (Lear) Albert of Kiama, Municipality of Kiama County, NSW Australia was born in 1883 in Bendigo, Greater Bendigo City County, VIC, and died at age 88 years old on August 4, 1972 in Kiama, Municipality of Kiama County, NSW.
Mary Victoria (May) Lear of Natimuk, Horsham Rural City County, VIC Australia was born on May 24, 1897 in Gymbowen, West Wimmera Shire County, and died at age 68 years old on August 27, 1965 in Natimuk, Horsham Rural City County.
Clara (Lear) Baker of Dromana Australia was born in 1867 in Portland, VIC to Elijah Lear and Ann (Huddy) Lear. She had siblings Theresa Ellen (Lear) Savin, Annie Huddy (Lear) Taylor, and Charles Kingston Lear. She married Richard Joye Baker in 1923, and they were married until death separated them. Clara Baker died at age 70 years old on January 21, 1938, and was buried in 1938 in Dromana.
Robert Lear was born on February 2, 1964 at Bucks co. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert Lear.
Theresa Ellen (Lear) Savin was born in 1864 in Portland, Glenelg Shire County, VIC Australia to Elijah Lear and Ann (Huddy) Lear, and had siblings Clara (Lear) Baker, Annie Huddy (Lear) Taylor, and Charles Kingston Lear. She married William Savin, and died at age 77 years old on August 17, 1942 in Rosebud. Theresa Savin was buried at Dromana Cemetery in Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula Shire County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Theresa Ellen (Lear) Savin .

Lear Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Lear family member is 72.0 years old according to our database of 2,893 people with the last name Lear that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

72.0 years

Oldest Lears

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Amy Lear was born on November 12, 1893, and died at age 102 years old on March 20, 1996. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Amy Lear.
102 years
Lillian Lear of Hamilton, Ravalli County, Montana was born on May 18, 1885, and died at age 102 years old in August 1987.
102 years
Cecilia C Lear of Trenton, Mercer County, NJ was born on June 4, 1908, and died at age 101 years old on January 31, 2010.
101 years
Anna Lear was born on April 25, 1895, and died at age 101 years old on March 29, 1997. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Anna Lear.
101 years
Dorothy A Lear of Lutherville Timonium, Baltimore County, MD was born on March 16, 1901, and died at age 100 years old on March 9, 2002.
100 years
Bessie V Lear of Gotha, Orange County, FL was born on December 8, 1899, and died at age 100 years old on August 16, 2000.
100 years
Norman Milton Lear was born on July 27, 1922 in New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut United States, and died at age 101 years old on December 5, 2023 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. Norman Lear was buried at Incinéré. Spécifiquement : Ashes given to family or friend. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Norman Milton Lear.
101 years
Lydia S Lear of Southfield, Oakland County, MI was born on April 15, 1906, and died at age 99 years old on February 16, 2006.
99 years
Harriet Cornelius Lear of Palm Desert, Riverside County, CA was born on October 2, 1911, and died at age 99 years old on August 1, 2011.
99 years
Bertha Lear of Harrisburg, Dauphin County, PA was born on January 6, 1884, and died at age 100 years old in April 1984.
100 years
Oscar Lear of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA was born on July 3, 1885, and died at age 99 years old in February 1985.
99 years
Hilma J Lear of Palmetto, Manatee County, FL was born on June 24, 1908, and died at age 100 years old on September 1, 2008.
100 years
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