Who was Betty Underwood?

Betty Underwood (1928–1986) was born in North Carolina, USA and died in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

How many people are researching Betty?

Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Betty in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 12 generations of this lineage.

What records do they have for Betty?

Records vary by researcher and can include census, vital, parish, cemetery, and family sources.

How do I compare family trees?

Use Compare Tree on an available researcher profile to compare overlapping people and records.

Betty Jean Underwood 1928–1986

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees

Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees

Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

C Reliability

Reliability Score: C

Basic — based on the source tree

Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

Verification checklist

Record available
Descendant's record available
Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Betty Underwood in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 18 Oct 1928 · North Carolina, USA

Died 5 Nov 1986 · Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Father Linnie High

Siblings Evelyn Louise Underwood

Compare Tree

Researchers connected through Betty Underwood 1928–1986

and 1 more tree owner connected with Betty Underwood 1928–1986

Immediate Family

Parents

Linnie High

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Betty Jean Underwood was born in 1928 in North Carolina, USA, the child of linnie high. Betty Jean Underwood passed away in 1986 in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.

Sources

Life Timeline

1928

Birth of Betty Jean Underwood in North Carolina, USA

Birth

1986

Death of Betty Jean Underwood in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Betty Underwood

This ancestor line traces from Parkham, Devon, England, United Kingdom (1510) to North Carolina, USA (1928) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage

generations

Frequently Asked Questions

: Betty Underwood (1928–1986) was born in North Carolina, USA and died in Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Betty 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 12 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

Linnie High

Father

Betty Underwood's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self

Betty Jean Underwood PTP

1928–1986

North Carolina, USA