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Josie Emma Gatlin 1880–1971

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 Josie Gatlin in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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 20 Aug 1880 · Tennessee, United States
Died 28 Apr 1971 · Ardmore, Giles, Tennessee, USA
Father Robert Leonard Gatlin
Mother Sarah Catherine Riley
Siblings Delia Gatlin, Flora Gatlin, Florence Gatlin Boldin, Margaret Lennie Gatlin, Mollie G Gatlin, Nora Lewter, Sarah Bobbie Gatlin, Texanna Gatlin
Records
1900 United States Federal Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1880, Josie Emma Gatlin entered the world in Tennessee, United States, born to robert leonard gatlin and sarah catherine riley. Josie Emma Gatlin passed away in 1971 in Ardmore, Giles, Tennessee, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1880
Birth of Josie Emma Gatlin in Tennessee, United States
Birth
1971
Death of Josie Emma Gatlin in Ardmore, Giles, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Josie Gatlin

This ancestor line traces from Butte, Franklin, North Carolina, United States (1729) to Tennessee, United States (1880) across 6 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Josie Gatlin (1880–1971) was born in Tennessee, United States and died in Ardmore, Giles, Tennessee, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Josie 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 6 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

Robert Leonard Gatlin
Father
Sarah Catherine Riley
Mother

Josie Gatlin's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Josie Emma Gatlin PTP
1880–1971
Tennessee, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Josie Gatlin's Descendants

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Josie Emma Gatlin PTP 1880–1971