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Bertha Lee Castle 1898–1984

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Bertha Castle in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Jul 1898 · Mississippi, United States
Died 30 Sep 1984 · Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Father (1872–1917)
Mother Mary Pittman (1878–1970)
Spouse (1890–1954)
Children Christine Jones
Siblings , , , , ,

Researchers connected through Bertha Castle 1898–1984

and 2 more tree owners connected with Bertha Castle 1898–1984

Immediate Family

Parents
Mary Pittman
1878–1970
Spouse(s)

Biography

In 1898, Bertha Lee Castle entered the world in Mississippi, United States, born to william marion willie castle and mary jane pittman. In 1900, Bertha Lee Castle resided in Mayfield, Montgomery, Mississippi. In 1910, Bertha Lee Castle resided in Beat 4, Montgomery, Mississippi. Bertha Lee Castle married sam porter jones, and had children including christine jones. Bertha Lee Castle passed away in 1984 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

  6. 6
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  7. 7
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  8. 8
    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

  9. 9
    Burial Records Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012

  10. 10
    Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

  11. 11
    Record U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

Life Timeline

1898
Birth of Bertha Lee Castle in Mississippi, United States
Birth
1900
Bertha Lee Castle resided here in Mayfield, Montgomery, Mississippi
Residence
1910
Bertha Lee Castle resided here in Beat 4, Montgomery, Mississippi
Residence
1920
Bertha Lee Castle resided here in Lodi, Montgomery, Mississippi
Residence
1930
Bertha Lee Castle resided here in District 1, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
Residence
1940
Bertha Lee Castle resided here in Shelby, Tennessee, United States
Residence
1965
Bertha Lee Castle resided here in Pensacola, Florida, United States
Residence
1971
Bertha Lee Castle resided here in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, United States
Residence
1984
Death of Bertha Lee Castle in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Bertha Castle

This ancestor line traces from Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States (1652) to Mississippi, United States (1898) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bertha Castle (1898–1984) was born in Mississippi, United States and died in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Bertha in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Mary Pittman
1878–1970 · Mother

Bertha Castle's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Bertha Lee Castle PTP
1898–1984
Mississippi, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Jane Pittman PTP
1878–1970
Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
PTP
1841–1917
Carroll, Mississippi, United States
Unknown

Bertha Castle's Descendants

1.
BC
Bertha Lee Castle PTP 1898–1984
  1. 1. Christine Jones PTP 1925–2004