John Castle (1899–1981) was born in Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States and died in Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Ira Castle 1899–1981

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 6 Dec 1899 · Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States

Died 30 Oct 1981 · Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States

Father William Marion Willie Castle

Mother Mary Jane Pittman

Spouse Penelope Lucille Stoker

Children Bernice Castle, Doris Castle, Eyvonne Johnson, Milton Castle, Wayne Alexander Castle, Willie Franklin Castle

Siblings Bertha Lee Castle, Leolia Lee Castle, Lola Irene Castle, Ora Gertrude Castle, Walter W Castle, Willie Mae Castle

Records

1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S. Public Records Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, … U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … U.S., World War I Draft … U.S., World War II Draft … U.S., Navy Casualties Books U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations Social Security Death Index (CD … Newspapers.com - Clarion-Ledger - 3 … Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current Newspapers.com - The Winona Times … Newspapers.com - The Winona Times … Newspapers.com - The Winona Times … U.S., Find A Grave Index, … U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young … Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Marion Willie Castle

Mary Jane Pittman

Spouse(s)

Penelope Lucille Stoker

Children

Wayne Alexander Castle

Willie Franklin Castle

Biography

John Ira Castle was born in 1899 in Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States, the child of william marion willie castle and mary jane pittman. In 1900, John Ira Castle resided in Mayfield, Montgomery, Mississippi. In 1910, John Ira Castle resided in Beat 4, Montgomery, Mississippi. John Ira Castle married penelope lucille stoker, and had children including bernice inez castle, doris castle, eyvonne johnson, milton ira castle, wayne alexander castle, willie franklin castle. John Ira Castle passed away in 1981 in Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States.

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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Census 1940 United States Federal Census
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Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record U.S. Public Records Index
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Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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Marriage Records U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current
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Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
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Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
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Military U.S., Navy Casualties Books
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Military U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
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Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)
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Record Newspapers.com - Clarion-Ledger - 3 Nov 1981 - Page 20
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Record Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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Record Newspapers.com - The Winona Times - 19 Nov 1970 - Page 6
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Record Newspapers.com - The Winona Times - 20 Nov 1980 - Page 6
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Record Newspapers.com - The Winona Times - 5 Nov 1981 - Page 5
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Record U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
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Record U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-current
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Record U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
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Record Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

Life Timeline

1899

Birth of John Ira Castle in Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States

Birth

1900

John Ira Castle resided here in Mayfield, Montgomery, Mississippi

Residence

1910

John Ira Castle resided here in Beat 4, Montgomery, Mississippi

Residence

1918

John Ira Castle resided here in Falcon, Quitman, Mississippi

Residence

1920

John Ira Castle resided here in Lodi, Montgomery, Mississippi

Residence

1930

John Ira Castle resided here in Beat 2, Sunflower, Mississippi

Residence

1935

John Ira Castle resided here in Rural, Sunflower, Mississippi, United States

Residence

1940

John Ira Castle resided here in Quitman, Mississippi, United States

Residence

1950

John Ira Castle resided here in, Panola, Mississippi, USA

Residence

1971

John Ira Castle resided here in Winona, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States

Residence

1981

Death of John Ira Castle in Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Castle

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States (1899) across 13 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Castle (1899–1981) was born in Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States and died in Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States. 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 John 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 13 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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