John Pitt 1861–1926
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4 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: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 4 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of John Pitt began in 1861 in Fort Coulonge, Quebec, Canada. In 1871, John Pitt resided in Mansfield and Pontefract, Pontiac South, Quebec, C. John Pitt married marie julie adeline gervais, and had children including adeline pitt, cora pitt, daria pitt, edward pitt, henriette etta pitt, ida may pitt, james pitt, moses pitt, robert pitt, sara pitt, thomas pitt, vera mary pitt, walter pitt, wilfred pitt. John Pitt passed away in 1926 in North Bay, Nipissing, Ontario, Canada.
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1Census 1871 Census of Canada
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2Census 1881 Census of Canada
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3Census 1891 Census of Canada
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4Census 1901 Census of Canada
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5Census 1911 Census of Canada
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6Census 1921 Census of Canada
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7Church Records Ontario, Canada, Catholic Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1802-1967
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8City Directory U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
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9Marriage Records Ontario, Canada, Marriages
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10Record Canada, WWI CEF Personnel Files
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11Record Ontario, Canada, Deaths and Deaths Overseas, 1869-1946
Life Timeline
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Pitt (1861–1926) was born in Fort Coulonge, Quebec, Canada and died in North Bay, Nipissing, Ontario, Canada. 4 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, 4 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.
Related Records
John Pitt's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record