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John Pearson 1895–1986

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Pearson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 3 independent trees

Born 7 Jan 1895 · Texas
Died 26 Aug 1986 · Grayson, Texas, United States
Father John Richard Pearson
Mother Mary Gardenhire (1849–1935)
Siblings Effie Pearson, Eula Lee Pearson, Frank Pearson, Janie Pierce, Jim Pearson, Mattie Pearson, Robert J Pearson, Robert Pearson, Samuel Leman Pearson, William Gardenhire Pearson

Researchers connected through John Pearson 1895–1986

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Pearson 1895–1986

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1895, John Pearson entered the world in Texas, born to john richard pearson and mary jane gardenhire. John Pearson passed away in 1986 in Grayson, Texas, United States.

Sources

Life Timeline

1895
Birth of John Pearson in Texas
Birth
1986
Death of John Pearson in Grayson, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Pearson

This ancestor line traces from Rockingham, Virginia, United States (1813) to Texas (1895) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Pearson (1895–1986) was born in Texas and died in Grayson, Texas, 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 (B) 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 3 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.

John Pearson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Pearson PTP
1895–1986
Texas
Parents
Unknown
Mary Jane Gardenhire PTP
1849–1935
Van Buron, Crawford, Arkansas, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
William M Gardenhire PTP
1834–1896
Roane County, Tennessee
Unknown

John Pearson's Descendants

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JP
John Pearson PTP 1895–1986