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Henry Gustavus "Gus" Ethridge 1882–1979

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Ethridge in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 11 Apr 1882 · Rio, Kemper County, Mississippi, USA
Died 29 Jan 1979 · Mount Olive, Covington County, Mississippi, USA
Father Virginia Elizabeth Rebecca White
Children Susie Virginia Ethridge
Siblings Virginia White Ethridge

Researchers connected through Henry Ethridge 1882–1979

and 2 more tree owners connected with Henry Ethridge 1882–1979

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

Henry Gustavus "Gus" Ethridge was born in 1882 in Rio, Kemper County, Mississippi, USA, the child of virginia elizabeth rebecca white. Henry Gustavus "Gus" Ethridge had children including susie virginia ethridge. Henry Gustavus "Gus" Ethridge passed away in 1979 in Mount Olive, Covington County, Mississippi, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

Life Timeline

1882
Birth of Henry Gustavus "Gus" Ethridge in Rio, Kemper County, Mississippi, USA
Birth
1979
Death of Henry Gustavus "Gus" Ethridge in Mount Olive, Covington County, Mississippi, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Ethridge

This ancestor line traces from Robeson, North Carolina (1809) to Rio, Kemper, Mississippi (1882) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Ethridge (1882–1979) was born in Rio, Kemper County, Mississippi, USA and died in Mount Olive, Covington County, Mississippi, 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 Henry 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 3 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.

Henry Ethridge's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry Gustavus "Gus" Ethridge PTP
1882–1979
Rio, Kemper County, Mississippi, USA
Parents
Unknown
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
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Henry Ethridge's Descendants

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Henry Gustavus "Gus" Ethridge PTP 1882–1979