• Lamerson, Sears, Van Buren, was born in the town of Van Buren, buy 29, 1828. John H., his father, was a native of Connecticut and one of the first settlers in the town of Van Buren. He married Tammie, daughter of John Sears. John H. learned the blacksmith’s trade, which he followed together with farming. Sears Lamerson was educated in the common schools and finished at the Cortland Academy.1634, p 259

• 1850 Census: Van Buren, Onondaga, New York. Age 22, b NY. Farmer. Living in father’s household.1640