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John L. Pitman 1899–1973

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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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3 researchers on YourRoots have John Pitman 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 25 Mar 1899 · Mississippi, United States
Died 9 May 1973 · Rayville, Richland, Louisiana, United States
Father (1873–1945)
Mother (1878–1944)
Spouse
Siblings , , , , ,

Researchers connected through John Pitman 1899–1973

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Pitman 1899–1973

Immediate Family

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Biography

In 1899, John L. Pitman entered the world in Mississippi, United States, born to tillman drake pitman and jesse moore. In 1900, John L. Pitman resided in Beat 4, Scott, Mississippi. In 1910, John L. Pitman resided in Beat 4, Scott, Mississippi. John L. Pitman married jessie g. John L. Pitman passed away in 1973 in Rayville, Richland, Louisiana, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    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

  4. 4
    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

  6. 6
    Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

Life Timeline

1899
Birth of John L. Pitman in Mississippi, United States
Birth
1900
John L. Pitman resided here in Beat 4, Scott, Mississippi
Residence
1910
John L. Pitman resided here in Beat 4, Scott, Mississippi
Residence
1920
John L. Pitman resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Richland, Louisiana
Residence
1930
John L. Pitman resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Richland, Louisiana
Residence
1973
Death of John L. Pitman in Rayville, Richland, Louisiana, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Pitman

This ancestor line traces from Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States (1652) to Mississippi, United States (1899) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Pitman (1899–1973) was born in Mississippi, United States and died in Rayville, Richland, Louisiana, 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 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

John Pitman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John L. Pitman PTP
1899–1973
Mississippi, United States
Parents
PTP
1873–1945
Montgomery, Mississippi, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
PTP
1841–1917
Carroll, Mississippi, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Pitman's Descendants

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JP
John L. Pitman PTP 1899–1973