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John Ira Castle 1899–1981

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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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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Castle 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 6 Dec 1899 · Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States
Died 30 Oct 1981 · Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA
Father (1872–1917)
Mother Mary Pittman (1878–1970)
Spouse (1902–1990)
Children Bernice Castle, , , , ,
Siblings , , , , ,
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 - The Winona Times … Newspapers.com - The Winona Times … Newspapers.com - The Winona Times … U.S., Find A Grave Index, … U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young … Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave …

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Immediate Family

Parents
Mary Pittman
1878–1970
Spouse(s)
Children
Bernice 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, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

  4. 4
    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

  6. 6
    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

  7. 7
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  8. 8
    Record U.S. Public Records Index

  9. 9
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  10. 10
    Marriage Records U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

  12. 12
    Record U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

  13. 13
    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

  14. 14
    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

  15. 15
    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

  16. 16
    Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

  17. 17
    Military U.S., Navy Casualties Books

  18. 18
    Military U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

  19. 19
    Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

  20. 20
    Record Newspapers.com - Clarion-Ledger - 3 Nov 1981 - Page 20

  21. 21
    Record Newspapers.com - The Winona Times - 19 Nov 1970 - Page 6

  22. 22
    Record Newspapers.com - The Winona Times - 20 Nov 1980 - Page 6

  23. 23
    Record Newspapers.com - The Winona Times - 5 Nov 1981 - Page 5

  24. 24
    Record U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

  25. 25
    Record U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947

  26. 26
    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 Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States (1652) to Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States (1899) across 9 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, 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 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 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

Mary Pittman
1878–1970 · Mother

John Castle's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Ira Castle PTP
1899–1981
Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States
Parents
Unknown
Mary Jane Pittman PTP
1878–1970
Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
PTP
1841–1917
Carroll, Mississippi, United States
Unknown

John Castle's Descendants

1.
JC
John Ira Castle PTP 1899–1981
  1. 1. PTP 1929–1988
  2. 2. Bernice Inez Castle PTP 1926–1998
  3. 3. PTP 1923–1969
    1. 1. PTP 1947–2012
    2. 2. PTP 1946–2013