John William Mears served as Professor of Metaphysics at Hamilton College, Clinton, New York from 1871 to 1881. Pictured is the Chapel at Hamilton College.

John William Mears served as Professor of Metaphysics at Hamilton College, Clinton, New York from 1871 to 1881. Pictured is the Chapel at Hamilton College.

John William Mears is buried at Hamilton College Cemetery, Clinton, New York.

John William Mears is buried at Hamilton College Cemetery, Clinton, New York.