Who was Emily Pittman?

Emily Pittman (1835–1914) was born in Bladen, North Carolina, USA and died in Robeson, North Carolina, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Emily Jean Pittman 1835–1914

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

Born 14 Nov 1835 · Bladen, North Carolina, USA

Died 22 Sep 1914 · Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Father Silas Byrd Pittman

Mother Mary Polly Jenkins

Siblings Allen Pittman, Amanda Pittman, Austin Pittman, Charity Pittman, Frances Pittman, Hannah Jenkins Pittman, John Pittman, Lewis Pittman, Martha Jenkins Pittman, Mary Ann Pittman, Ora Amorette Pittman, Rose Pittman, Willis Pittman

Records

1850 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Silas Byrd Pittman

Mary Polly Jenkins

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1835, Emily Jean Pittman entered the world in Bladen, North Carolina, USA, born to silas byrd pittman and mary polly jenkins. In 1850, Emily Jean Pittman resided in Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. Emily Jean Pittman passed away in 1914 in Robeson, North Carolina, USA.

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1835

Birth of Emily Jean Pittman in Bladen, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1850

Emily Jean Pittman resided here in Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Residence

1914

Death of Emily Jean Pittman in Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Emily Pittman

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Bladen, North Carolina, USA (1835) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Emily Pittman (1835–1914) was born in Bladen, North Carolina, USA and died in Robeson, North Carolina, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Emily 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
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