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James Montgomery Pettit 1828–1925

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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2 researchers on YourRoots have James Pettit in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 May 1828 · Batavia, Genesee County, New York
Died 25 MAY 1925 · Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Father David B Pettit
Mother Asenath Scenia Elms
Siblings Annette Pettit, George Pettit, Helen Jane Pettit, Jonothan Pettit, Leonora Pettit, Melancton Pettit, Rudolphus E Pettit, Samuel Morrow Pettit
Records
Family Data Collection - Individual … Michigan, Marriage Records
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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

James Montgomery Pettit was born in 1828 in Batavia, Genesee County, New York, the child of david b pettit and asenath scenia elms. James Montgomery Pettit passed away in 1925 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.

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    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

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    Marriage Records Michigan, Marriage Records

Life Timeline

1828
Birth of James Montgomery Pettit in Batavia, Genesee County, New York
Birth
1925
Death of James Montgomery Pettit in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Pettit

This ancestor line traces from Wilton, Herefordshire, England (1423) to Batavia, Genesee County, New York (1828) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

James Pettit (1828–1925) was born in Batavia, Genesee County, New York and died in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records

David B Pettit
Father
Asenath Scenia Elms
Mother

James Pettit's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
James Montgomery Pettit PTP
1828–1925
Batavia, Genesee County, New York
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James Pettit's Descendants

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James Montgomery Pettit PTP 1828–1925