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Dillard Clay Petty 1927–1987

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

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — 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 Dillard Petty in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 11 AUG 1927 · DEKALB COUNTY, TENNESSEE
Died 28 APR 1987 · Watertown, Wilson, Tennessee, United States of America
Father Thomas Columbus Petty
Mother Fannie Redman
Siblings Grover Cleveland Petty, Hershall Asie Petty

Researchers connected through Dillard Petty 1927–1987

and 1 more tree owner connected with Dillard Petty 1927–1987

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Dillard Clay Petty began in 1927 in DEKALB COUNTY, TENNESSEE. Dillard Clay Petty passed away in 1987 in Watertown, Wilson, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Life Timeline

1927
Birth of Dillard Clay Petty in DEKALB COUNTY, TENNESSEE
Birth
1987
Death of Dillard Clay Petty in Watertown, Wilson, Tennessee, United States of America
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Dillard Petty

This ancestor line traces from Maryland, United States of America (1715) to DEKALB COUNTY, TENNESSEE (1927) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dillard Petty (1927–1987) was born in DEKALB COUNTY, TENNESSEE and died in Watertown, Wilson, Tennessee, United States of America. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Dillard 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 7 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.

Dillard Petty's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Dillard Clay Petty PTP
1927–1987
DEKALB COUNTY, TENNESSEE
Parents
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Grandparents
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Dillard Petty's Descendants

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Dillard Clay Petty PTP 1927–1987