Who was Nathan Pittman?

Nathan Pittman (1740–1799) was born in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States and died in Robeson, North Carolina, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Nathan Pittman 1740–1799

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 17 Apr 1740 · Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Died 17 Apr 1799 · Robeson, North Carolina, United States

Father Thomas Pittman Iii

Mother Ann Coffield

Siblings Ambrose Pittman, Ann Pittman, Anne Pittman, Arthur Pittman, Benjamin Pittman, Hardy Pittman, Isham Pittman, Jesse Coffield Pittman, Joel Pittman, John Pittman, Joseph J Pittman, Judith Pittman, Lott Pittman, Newitt Pittman, Pratta Pittman, Samuel Pittman, Sarah Pittman, Thomas Pittman, William Pittman

Records

1790 United States Federal Census 1800 United States Federal Census 1840 United States Federal Census North Carolina, Land Grant Files North Carolina, Will Abstracts North Carolina Heads of Families … Mississippi Census, 1805-90

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Pittman Iii

Ann Coffield

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Nathan Pittman began in 1740 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States. Nathan Pittman passed away in 1799 in Robeson, North Carolina, United States.

Sources

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Census 1790 United States Federal Census
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Census 1800 United States Federal Census
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Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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Land Records North Carolina, Land Grant Files
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Probate/Wills North Carolina, Will Abstracts
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Census North Carolina Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States Taken in the Year 1790.
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Record Mississippi Census, 1805-90

Life Timeline

1740

Birth of Nathan Pittman in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Birth

1799

Death of Nathan Pittman in Robeson, North Carolina, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Nathan Pittman

This ancestor line traces from England (1582) to Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States (1740) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Nathan Pittman (1740–1799) was born in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States and died in Robeson, North Carolina, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Nathan 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 5 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.
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