Who was George Pettypiece?

George Pettypiece (1881–1946) was born in Anderdon, Essex, Ontario, Canada and died in Virden, Manitoba, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 7 generations of this lineage.

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George Clifton Pettypiece 1881–1946

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Reliability Score: B

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A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 03 May 1881 · Anderdon, Essex, Ontario, Canada

Died 11 Feb 1946 · Virden, Manitoba, Canada

Father John Roy Pettypiece

Mother Mary Anne Best

Siblings Forrest John Pettypiece, Judson Roy Pettypiece, Mary Ellen Nellie Pettypiece, Perry Crosswell Pettypiece

Records

1891 Census of Canada

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Roy Pettypiece

Mary Anne Best

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of George Clifton Pettypiece began in 1881 in Anderdon, Essex, Ontario, Canada. George Clifton Pettypiece passed away in 1946 in Virden, Manitoba, Canada.

Sources

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Census 1891 Census of Canada

Life Timeline

1881

Birth of George Clifton Pettypiece in Anderdon, Essex, Ontario, Canada

Birth

1946

Death of George Clifton Pettypiece in Virden, Manitoba, Canada

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Pettypiece

This ancestor line traces from Chalais, Valais, Switzerland (1636) to Anderdon, Essex County, Ontario, Canada (1881) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George Pettypiece (1881–1946) was born in Anderdon, Essex, Ontario, Canada and died in Virden, Manitoba, Canada. 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 George 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.
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