Who was Mattie Lanthrip?

Mattie Lanthrip (1923–1993) was born in Forrest, Mississippi and died in Sandersville, Washington, Georgia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mattie Ethel "SUNNY" Lanthrip 1923–1993

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 12 Apr 1923 · Forrest, Mississippi

Died 1 Oct 1993 · Sandersville, Washington, Georgia, USA

Father James Monroe Lanthrip

Mother Bernettie Mittie Nettie Hall

Siblings Douglas Mcarthur Lanthrip, Geneva Ruth Lanthrip, Hazel Marie Lanthrip, Ida Elizabeth Lanthripp, James Gary Lanthrip, Mallie Lanthrip, Mary Ellen Lanthrip, Tinnie Mae Lanthrip, Walter Franklin Lanthrip

Records

1930 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Monroe Lanthrip

Bernettie Mittie Nettie Hall

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Mattie Ethel "SUNNY" Lanthrip began in 1923 in Forrest, Mississippi. In 1930, Mattie Ethel "SUNNY" Lanthrip resided in Beat 2, Scott, Mississippi, USA. Mattie Ethel "SUNNY" Lanthrip passed away in 1993 in Sandersville, Washington, Georgia, USA.

Sources

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Census 1930 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1923

Birth of Mattie Ethel "SUNNY" Lanthrip in Forrest, Mississippi

Birth

1930

Mattie Ethel "SUNNY" Lanthrip resided here in Beat 2, Scott, Mississippi, USA

Residence

1993

Death of Mattie Ethel "SUNNY" Lanthrip in Sandersville, Washington, Georgia, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mattie Lanthrip

This ancestor line traces from Derby, Derbyshire (1655) to Forrest, Mississippi (1923) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mattie Lanthrip (1923–1993) was born in Forrest, Mississippi and died in Sandersville, Washington, Georgia, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mattie 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.
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