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Ethel Du Pont 1916–1965

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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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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ethel Pont in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Jan 1916 · Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Died 25 May 1965 · Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Spouse Franklin Delano Roosevelt Jr
Records
U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 New Jersey, Marriage Records
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Researchers connected through Ethel Pont 1916–1965

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Biography

Ethel Du Pont was born in 1916 in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA. Ethel Du Pont married franklin delano roosevelt jr. Ethel Du Pont passed away in 1965 in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

  2. 2
    Marriage Records New Jersey, Marriage Records

Life Timeline

1916
Birth of Ethel Du Pont in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Birth
1965
Death of Ethel Du Pont in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ethel Pont

This ancestor line traces from Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (1815) to Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA (1916) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ethel Pont (1916–1965) was born in Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA and died in Grosse Pointe Farms, Wayne, Michigan, 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 Ethel 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Ethel Pont's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ethel Du Pont PTP
1916–1965
Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, USA
Parents
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Ethel Pont's Descendants

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Ethel Du Pont PTP 1916–1965