Who was Ella Pittman?

Ella Pittman (1871–1966) was born in Montgomery, Mississippi, United States and died in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ella Roberta Pittman 1871–1966

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 14 Jan 1871 · Montgomery, Mississippi, United States

Died 15 Jun 1966 · Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, United States

Father Robert James Pittman

Mother Mary Isadora Loggins

Spouse John Marion Comfort

Children Alma Euny Comfort, Daritt Comfort, Fred Comfort, John Dewitt Comfort, Mary Dora Comfort, Ray Marion Comfort, Robert Comfort, Roger Leon Comfort

Siblings Mary Jane Pittman, Robert Edgar Pitman, Susan Helen Pittman, Tillman Drake Pitman

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1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Mississippi Marriages Social Security Death Index (CD …

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Biography

The story of Ella Roberta Pittman began in 1871 in Montgomery, Mississippi, United States. In 1880, Ella Roberta Pittman resided in Fannin, Rankin, Mississippi, United States. In 1900, Ella Roberta Pittman resided in Beat 2 Brandon (South Part), Rankin, Mississippi. Ella Roberta Pittman married john marion comfort, and had children including alma euny comfort, daritt comfort, fred currie comfort, john dewitt comfort, mary dora comfort, ray marion comfort, robert sidney comfort, roger leon comfort. Ella Roberta Pittman passed away in 1966 in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, United States.

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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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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
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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Marriage Records Mississippi Marriages
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Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

Life Timeline

1871

Birth of Ella Roberta Pittman in Montgomery, Mississippi, United States

Birth

1880

Ella Roberta Pittman resided here in Fannin, Rankin, Mississippi, United States

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1900

Ella Roberta Pittman resided here in Beat 2 Brandon (South Part), Rankin, Mississippi

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1910

Ella Roberta Pittman resided here in Brandon, Rankin, Mississippi

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1920

Ella Roberta Pittman resided here in Brandon, Rankin, Mississippi

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1930

Ella Roberta Pittman resided here in Beat 4, Rankin, Mississippi, United States

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1940

Ella Roberta Pittman resided here in Rankin, Mississippi, United States

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1966

Death of Ella Roberta Pittman in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Ella Pittman

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Montgomery, Mississippi, United States (1871) across 12 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ella Pittman (1871–1966) was born in Montgomery, Mississippi, United States and died in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, United States. 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 Ella 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.
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