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Mary Jane Pittman 1878–1970

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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: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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 8 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 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Oct 1878 · Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Died 27 Jan 1970 · Winona, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA
Father (1841–1917)
Mother
Spouse
Children Bertha Castle, John Castle, , Lola Castle, , , ,
Siblings , , ,
Records
1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census 1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census 1940 United States Federal Census 1950 United States Federal Census Geneanet Community Trees Index U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Social Security Death Index (CD … Newspapers.com - The Winona Times … Newspapers.com - The Winona Times … Newspapers.com - The Winona Times … U.S., Find A Grave Index, … Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave …

Researchers connected through Mary Pittman 1878–1970

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Immediate Family

Parents
Spouse(s)
Children
Bertha Castle
John Castle
Lola Castle

Biography

In 1878, Mary Jane Pittman entered the world in Rankin, Mississippi, USA, born to robert james pittman and mary isadora loggins. In 1880, Mary Jane Pittman resided in Fannin, Rankin, Mississippi, United States. In 1900, Mary Jane Pittman resided in Mayfield, Montgomery, Mississippi. Mary Jane Pittman married weedy holmes, william marion willie castle, and had children including bertha lee castle, john ira castle, leolia lee castle, lola irene castle, ora gertrude castle, walter w castle, willie mae castle. Mary Jane Pittman passed away in 1970 in Winona, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1920 United States Federal Census

  5. 5
    Census 1930 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1950 United States Federal Census

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

  13. 13
    Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

  14. 14
    Record Newspapers.com - The Winona Times - 20 Mar 1959 - Page 7

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    Record Newspapers.com - The Winona Times - 23 Apr 1920 - Page 6

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    Record Newspapers.com - The Winona Times - 28 Apr 1960 - Page 3

  17. 17
    Record U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

  18. 18
    Record Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

Life Timeline

1878
Birth of Mary Jane Pittman in Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Birth
1880
Mary Jane Pittman resided here in Fannin, Rankin, Mississippi, United States
Residence
1900
Mary Jane Pittman resided here in Mayfield, Montgomery, Mississippi
Residence
1910
Mary Jane Pittman resided here in Beat 4, Montgomery, Mississippi
Residence
1920
Mary Jane Pittman resided here in Lodi, Montgomery, Mississippi
Residence
1930
Mary Jane Pittman resided here in Beat 3, Montgomery, Mississippi
Residence
1940
Mary Jane Pittman resided here in Lodi, Montgomery, Mississippi, United States
Residence
1950
Mary Jane Pittman resided here in Kilmichael, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA
Residence
1970
Death of Mary Jane Pittman in Winona, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Pittman

This ancestor line traces from Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States (1652) to Rankin, Mississippi, USA (1878) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Mary Pittman (1878–1970) was born in Rankin, Mississippi, USA and died in Winona, Montgomery, Mississippi, 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 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 8 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

Mary Pittman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mary Jane Pittman PTP
1878–1970
Rankin, Mississippi, USA
Parents
PTP
1841–1917
Carroll, Mississippi, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Caswell Drake Pittman PTP
1810–1884
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Mary Pittman's Descendants

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MP
Mary Jane Pittman PTP 1878–1970
  1. 1. Lola Irene Castle PTP 1902–1986
    1. 1. Mary Elizabeth Thompson PTP 1923–2002
  2. 2. John Ira Castle PTP 1899–1981
    1. 1. PTP 1929–1988
    2. 2. Bernice Inez Castle PTP 1926–1998
    3. 3. PTP 1923–1969
  3. 3. Bertha Lee Castle PTP 1898–1984
    1. 1. Christine Jones PTP 1925–2004
  4. 4. PTP 1896–1981
  5. 5. PTP 1904–1965 m. PTP 1889–1964