YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free

John Pitt 1861–1926

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

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have John Pitt in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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, with linked records

Born 14 Mar 1861 · Fort-Coulonge, Pontiac, Outaouais, Québec, Canada
Died 3 Oct 1926 · North Bay, Nipissing, Ontario, Canada
Father James Pitt (1827–1902)
Mother Catherine Caroline Romain
Spouse Adline Pit
Children Care Pit, Edward Pit, Robert Pit, Thomas Pit, Vera Mary Tiny Pitt, Wilfred Pit

Researchers connected through John Pitt 1861–1926

and 2 more tree owners connected with John Pitt 1861–1926

Biography

The story of John Pitt began in 1861 in Fort-Coulonge, Pontiac, Outaouais, Québec, Canada. In 1921, John Pitt resided in Litchfield, Litchfield Township, Pontiac-Témiscami. John Pitt married adline pit, and had children including care pit, edward pit, robert pit, thomas pit, vera mary tiny pitt, wilfred pit. John Pitt passed away in 1926 in North Bay, Nipissing, Ontario, Canada.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1921 Census of Canada

Life Timeline

1861
Birth of John Pitt in Fort-Coulonge, Pontiac, Outaouais, Québec, Canada
Birth
1921
John Pitt resided here in Litchfield, Litchfield Township, Pontiac-Témiscamingue-Abitibi, Quebec, Canada
Residence
1926
Death of John Pitt in North Bay, Nipissing, Ontario, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Pitt

This ancestor line traces from Dieppe, Normandy, Seine-Maritime, Normandie, France (1575) to Fort Coulonge, Quebec, Canada (1861) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

John Pitt (1861–1926) was born in Fort-Coulonge, Pontiac, Outaouais, Québec, Canada and died in North Bay, Nipissing, Ontario, Canada. 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 11 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 Pitt's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Pitt PTP
1861–1926
Fort-Coulonge, Pontiac, Outaouais, Québec, Canada
Parents
James Alexandre Pitt PTP
1827–1902
New Brunswick, Canada
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Pitt's Descendants

1.
JP
John Pitt PTP 1861–1926