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Henry Pettit 1763–1838

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
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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
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Pettit in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 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 2 independent trees

Born 22 Jan 1763 · Scullville, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Died 12 Oct 1838 · Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Father Joshua Pettit
Mother Rachel Monroe
Siblings Abraham Pettit, Benjamin Pettit, Hannah Caroline Pettit, John Pettit, Joshua Pettit, Luthar Pettit, Mary Hannah Caroline Pettit, Mary Hannah Pettit, Mary Pettit, Nathan Pettit, Rachel Pettit

Researchers connected through Henry Pettit 1763–1838

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Henry Pettit began in 1763 in Scullville, Essex, New Jersey, United States. Henry Pettit passed away in 1838 in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States.

Sources

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    Record Roster of South Carolina Patriots in the American Revolution

Life Timeline

1763
Birth of Henry Pettit in Scullville, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Birth
1838
Death of Henry Pettit in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Pettit

This ancestor line traces from Church Stretton, Burford, Shropshire, England (1408) to Scullville, Essex, New Jersey, United States (1763) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Pettit (1763–1838) was born in Scullville, Essex, New Jersey, United States and died in Rutherford, North Carolina, United States. 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 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 10 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 Pettit's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry Pettit PTP
1763–1838
Scullville, Essex, New Jersey, United States
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Grandparents
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Henry Pettit's Descendants

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Henry Pettit PTP 1763–1838