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Mary "Polly" Pittman 1805–1889

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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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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
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary Pittman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 25 Jan 1805 · North Carolina, United States
Died 28 Aug 1889 · Mississippi, United States
Father Robert Pittman (1771–1838)
Mother Lucretia Braswell
Spouse Fowler Thompson
Siblings Caswell Drake Pittman, Celia Pittman, Senith Pittman, Susanna Pittman

Researchers connected through Mary Pittman 1805–1889

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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Mary "Polly" Pittman began in 1805 in North Carolina, United States. In 1850, Mary "Polly" Pittman resided in Southern Division, Carroll, Mississippi. Mary "Polly" Pittman married fowler thompson, john bronte. Mary "Polly" Pittman passed away in 1889 in Mississippi, United States.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1805
Birth of Mary "Polly" Pittman in North Carolina, United States
Birth
1850
Mary "Polly" Pittman resided here in Southern Division, Carroll, Mississippi
Residence
1889
Death of Mary "Polly" Pittman in Mississippi, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Pittman

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to North Carolina, United States (1805) across 10 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Pittman (1805–1889) was born in North Carolina, United States and died in Mississippi, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 10 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.

Mary Pittman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary "Polly" Pittman PTP
1805–1889
North Carolina, United States
Parents
Robert Pittman PTP
1771–1838
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Nathan Pittman PTP
1763–1843
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Pittman's Descendants

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Mary "Polly" Pittman PTP 1805–1889