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Herbert Potter South 1872–1953

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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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Reliability Score: A
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Herbert South in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 01 Dec 1872 · Cherry Creek, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
Died 16 May 1953 · Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA
Father (1828–1927)
Mother
Spouse (1877–1932)
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Records
U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Social Security Applications and …

Researchers connected through Herbert South 1872–1953

and 2 more tree owners connected with Herbert South 1872–1953

Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1872, Herbert Potter South entered the world in Cherry Creek, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA, born to william derek south and mary dillard. Herbert Potter South married maggie lee rowland. Herbert Potter South passed away in 1953 in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA.

Sources

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  2. 2
    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

Life Timeline

1872
Birth of Herbert Potter South in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi, USA
Birth
1872
Birth of Herbert Potter South in Cherry Creek, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
Birth
1953
Death of Herbert Potter South in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA
Death
1953
Death of Herbert Potter South in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA
Death
1953
Burial of Herbert Potter South in Rose Hill Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, USA
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from Herbert South

This ancestor line traces from James City County, Virginia, British Colonial America, James City County, Virginia, USA (1638) to Cherry Creek, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA (1872) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Herbert South (1872–1953) was born in Cherry Creek, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA and died in Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Herbert 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 9 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.

Related Records

Herbert South's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Herbert Potter South PTP
1872–1953
Cherry Creek, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA
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Herbert South's Descendants

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Herbert Potter South PTP 1872–1953