Samuel Morrow Pettit 1822–1917
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel Pettit in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 13 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 2 independent trees
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1822, Samuel Morrow Pettit entered the world in Genesee County, New York, USA, born to david b pettit and asenath scenia elms. In 1843, Samuel Morrow Pettit was employed. Samuel Morrow Pettit married mary alice knox, and had children including alfred pettit, ellen pettit, emeline pettit, emma belle pettit, estaline pettit, george knox pettit, greeley pettit, james m petit, lincoln pettit, madison pettit, mark a pettit, mary alice pettit, walter pettit. Samuel Morrow Pettit passed away in 1917 in Nemaha, Nemaha, Nebraska, United States.
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1Marriage Records Nebraska, U.S., Select County Marriage Records, 1855-1908
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Pettit
This ancestor line traces from Wilton, Herefordshire, England (1423) to Genesee County, New York, USA (1822) across 13 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Samuel Pettit (1822–1917) was born in Genesee County, New York, USA and died in Nemaha, Nemaha, Nebraska, United States. 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.
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Samuel Pettit's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record