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Mattie Pearson 1888–1972

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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have Mattie Pearson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 26 DEC 1888 · Willow Springs, Grayson County, Texas
Died 24 AUG 1972 · Sherman, Grayson County, Texas
Father John Richard Pearson
Mother Mary Gardenhire (1849–1935)
Siblings Effie Pearson, Eula Lee Pearson, Frank Pearson, Jim Pearson, John Pearson, Manettie J Douglass, Robert J Pearson, Robert Pearson, Samuel Leman Pearson, William Gardenhire Pearson

Researchers connected through Mattie Pearson 1888–1972

and 2 more tree owners connected with Mattie Pearson 1888–1972

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1888, Mattie Pearson entered the world in Willow Springs, Grayson County, Texas, born to john richard pearson and mary jane gardenhire. Mattie Pearson passed away in 1972 in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas.

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Life Timeline

1888
Birth of Mattie Pearson in Willow Springs, Grayson County, Texas
Birth
1972
Death of Mattie Pearson in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mattie Pearson

This ancestor line traces from Rockingham, Virginia, United States (1813) to Willow Springs, Grayson County, Texas (1888) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Mattie Pearson (1888–1972) was born in Willow Springs, Grayson County, Texas and died in Sherman, Grayson County, Texas. 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 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 3 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.

Mattie Pearson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Mattie Pearson PTP
1888–1972
Willow Springs, Grayson County, Texas
Parents
Unknown
Mary Jane Gardenhire PTP
1849–1935
Van Buron, Crawford, Arkansas, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
William M Gardenhire PTP
1834–1896
Roane County, Tennessee
Unknown

Mattie Pearson's Descendants

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Mattie Pearson PTP 1888–1972