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Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman 1843–1928

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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3 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Pittman in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 8 May 1843 · Mississippi, United States
Died 11 Feb 1928 · Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas, United States of America
Father Caswell Pittman (1810–1884)
Mother Susan Thompson
Spouse Harvey J Sandel
Children Walter Trotter
Siblings Ann Eliza Judson Pittman, Caswell Napolean Pittman, Henry Augustus Pittman, Laura Cornelia Pittman, Robert James Pittman, William Edgar Pittman

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Biography

Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman was born in 1843 in Mississippi, United States, the child of caswell drake pittman and susan thompson. In 1850, Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman resided in Northern Division, Carroll, Mississippi, United St. In 1860, Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman resided in Police District 5, Carroll, Mississippi, USA. Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman married harvey j sandel, rufus w trotter, and had children including walter duke trotter. Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman passed away in 1928 in Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas, United States of America.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

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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 1920 United States Federal Census

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    Military Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958

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

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    Death Records Texas Death Index

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    Record Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

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

Life Timeline

1843
Birth of Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman in Mississippi, United States
Birth
1850
Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman resided here in Northern Division, Carroll, Mississippi, United States
Residence
1860
Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman resided here in Police District 5, Carroll, Mississippi, USA
Residence
1880
Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman resided here in Navarro, Texas, United States
Residence
1900
Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Freestone, Texas, United States
Residence
1920
Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Freestone, Texas, United States
Residence
1925
Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman resided here in Fairfield, Freestone, Texas, United States
Residence
1928
Death of Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman in Fairfield, Freestone, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Pittman

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Mississippi, United States (1843) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Pittman (1843–1928) was born in Mississippi, United States and died in Fairfield, Freestone County, Texas, United States of America. 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 Sarah 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 11 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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Sarah Pittman's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman PTP
1843–1928
Mississippi, United States
Parents
Caswell Drake Pittman PTP
1810–1884
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Robert Pittman PTP
1771–1838
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah Pittman's Descendants

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Sarah Armenda "Minnie" Pittman PTP 1843–1928
  1. 1. Walter Duke Trotter PTP 1868–1952
    1. 1. Willie Daniel Trotter PTP 1896–1918
    2. 2. Charlie Rufus Trotter PTP 1902–1997
    3. 3. Marion Elliott Trotter PTP 1904–1966
    4. 4. Clarence Edward Trotter PTP 1908–1987