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Charles Calvin “Spot” Fearing

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Birth	:	5 Sep 1883 Linwood, Leavenworth County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	19 Jan 1958 Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
Burial	:	Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.9552994, -95.2153015
Plot	:	Park Section A and Orchard Lawn
Description	:	BIO: Charles Calvin Fearing was a resident of Lawrence, Kansas, Charles Fearing was better known as Charlie. Of tall and sturdy build, he also was nicknamed "Spot" because of his many freckles. Charlie married a woman named Cora, and her daughter (Thelma Bell) lived with them. They were together in census records of 1915-1919, but apart by 1923. His second wife was Nancy, called "Nan" by the family. At times Charlie was the family outlaw, for he drank far too much alcohol, and in such instances his temper got him into trouble. Once he and an acquaintance spent an entire day drinking... Read More	BIO: Charles Calvin Fearing was a resident of Lawrence, Kansas, Charles Fearing was better known as Charlie. Of tall and sturdy build, he also was nicknamed "Spot" because of his many freckles. Charlie married a woman named Cora, and her daughter (Thelma Bell) lived with them. They were together in census records of 1915-1919, but apart by 1923. His second wife was Nancy, called "Nan" by the family. At times Charlie was the family outlaw, for he drank far too much alcohol, and in such instances his temper got him into trouble. Once he and an acquaintance spent an entire day drinking and arguing over who was the tougher. When Charlie finally went home, William "Jay" Wilson followed him and entered the house without invitation. Intoxicated Charlie got his gun from the bedroom, and shot Mr. Wilson. He was convicted of manslaughter and served time in prison. Charlie worked for several local companies: Union Pacific Rail Road; Lawrence Paper Manufacturing Company; Lawrence Poultry Company; Griffin Ice Company. For recreation he much enjoyed fishing in the Kansas River. He spent the last few years of his life living with a nephew, Clifton Brizendine. (by Juanita W. Therrell 5/30/2005 using research of Solon Fearing and Larry Brizendine.) ~BIO: Charles Calvin Fearing son of William G. and Mary C. Carter Fearing. Charlie was also called Spot or Uncle Spot. The nickname was given him because of all of the freckles. Charlie Fearing (Spot) was the outlaw of the family. Charlie served two terms in prison, in February 1905 Charlie was charged with assault with intent to kill. He was charged with the attempt on W.H.Hand, wounding him in the hand. He was given an indeterminate sentence in the state reformatory. Charlie was one of the first cases tried in the new courthouse. The time he was charged with the first-degree murder of William J. Wilson. They had been drinking and arguing all day., Mr. Wilson followed Charlie home where the argument continued. Charlie went to his bedroom got his shotgun and shot Mr. Wilson in the chest. The argument had been over who was the toughest. Uncle Spot was really a nice man, except of course when he was drinking. He spent the last few years of his life living with a nephew, Clifton Brizendine. (Larry M. Brizendine May 2005) ~OBIT: Charles Calvin Fearing, 74, a lifelong resident of Douglas County, died Sunday at his home on North Second Street. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rumsey Funeral Home, with Rev. Rudolph Tatsch in charge. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Opal Brizendine, of 715 N.Y. St., as well as nephews and nieces of the area.

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Charles Calvin “Spot” Fearing's memorial is located at: Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas County, USA.
When did Charles Calvin “Spot” Fearing death?
Charles Calvin “Spot” Fearing death on 19 Jan 1958 in Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, USA
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Latitude: 38.9552994
Longitude: -95.2153015

Family Members:

Parent

Capt William Giovani Fearing

(1838 - 1908)

Mary Caroline Carter Fearing

(1850 - 1912)

Spouse

Nancy A Fearing

(1890 - 1946)

Siblings

Clifton Dana Fearing

(1869 - 1870)

Harry Davenport Fearing

(1873 - 1875)

Nellie C Harper

(1875 - 1953)

Jessie Hannah Fearing Hopkins

(1877 - 1946)

Sgt William Bell Fearing

(1879 - 1926)

James Garfield Fearing

(1881 - 1951)

Solon Sumner Fearing

(1886 - 1947)

Bess Mae Fearing McCann

(1888 - 1928)

Mary Opal Fearing Brizendine

(1891 - 1962)

Sherman Clifford Fearing

(1893 - 1955)

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