Who was John Pittman?

John Pittman (1846–1907) was born in Bladen, North Carolina, USA and died in Bladen, North Carolina, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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John Pittman 1846–1907

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 16 Jun 1846 · Bladen, North Carolina, USA

Died 12 May 1907 · Bladen, North Carolina, USA

Father Silas Byrd Pittman

Mother Mary Polly Jenkins

Siblings Allen Pittman, Amanda Pittman, Austin Pittman, Charity Pittman, Emily Jean Pittman, Frances Pittman, Hannah Jenkins Pittman, Lewis Pittman, Martha Jenkins Pittman, Mary Ann Pittman, Ora Amorette Pittman, Rose Pittman, Willis Pittman

Records

1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1870 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Silas Byrd Pittman

Mary Polly Jenkins

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of John Pittman began in 1846 in Bladen, North Carolina, USA. In 1850, John Pittman resided in Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, John Pittman resided in Robeson, North Carolina, United States. John Pittman passed away in 1907 in Bladen, North Carolina, USA.

Sources

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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Census 1900 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1846

Birth of John Pittman in Bladen, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1850

John Pittman resided here in Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Residence

1860

John Pittman resided here in Robeson, North Carolina, United States

Residence

1870

John Pittman resided here in Back Swamp, Robeson, North Carolina, United States

Residence

1900

John Pittman resided here in Richlands, Onslow, North Carolina

Residence

1907

Death of John Pittman in Bladen, North Carolina, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Pittman

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Bladen, North Carolina, USA (1846) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Pittman (1846–1907) was born in Bladen, North Carolina, USA and died in Bladen, North Carolina, 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 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.