Frederick Mears
Colonel Frederick Mears (May 5, 1878 – January 11, 1939) was an American military officer in the US Army and railroad engineer and executive. He was the son of a career army officer and his brother Major Edward C. Mears was also in the US army. Mears was principal engineer of the Alaska Railroad. Mears took advanced engineering courses at the Infantry and Cavalry School, located at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and became a cavalry officer in the US Army.
Frederick Mears | |
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Fredrick Mears circa 1919. | |
| Born | Frederick Mears May 25, 1878 Omaha Barracks Hospital, Nebraska |
| Died | January 11, 1939 Seattle, Washington |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Civil Engineer |
| Known for | Railroads, bridges, Fort Mears |
| Spouse | Jennie “Jane” Wainwright |
| Children | Frederick Mears III |
| Parent | Lt. Col Frederick Mears Sr. |
| Relatives | Major Edward C. Mears |
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