Dorothy Elizabeth Pettit 1907–1999
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- B 2 criteria (Medium)
- C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy Pettit in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 15 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
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1907, Dorothy Elizabeth Pettit entered the world in Cleerdeese South Dakota, born to harry ira pettit and sadie sarah turnbaugh. Dorothy Elizabeth Pettit passed away in 1999 in Seal Beach, Orange, California, USA.
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Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Dorothy Pettit
This ancestor line traces from Wilton, Herefordshire, England (1423) to Peru, Nemaha, Nebraska (1875) across 15 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Dorothy Pettit (1907–1999) was born in Cleerdeese South Dakota and died in Seal Beach, Orange, California, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Dorothy 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 15 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.
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Dorothy Pettit's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record