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Tommie Petty 1902–1972

Public Tree Person

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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 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Tommie Petty in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 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, with linked records

Born 03 Sep 1902 · De Kalb, Tennessee, United States
Died 02 May 1972 · Smithville, De Kalb County, Tennessee
Father Grover Cleveland Petty
Mother Fannie Redman
Siblings Acie Petty, Annie Erline Bennett, Billie Petty, Earlene Petty, Era Odel Petty, Era Petty, Homer Cleveland Petty, Hugh Donald Petty
Records
1910 United States Federal Census
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Tommie Petty began in 1902 in De Kalb, Tennessee, United States. In 1910, Tommie Petty resided in Civil District 9, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA. Tommie Petty passed away in 1972 in Smithville, De Kalb County, Tennessee.

Sources

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1902
Birth of Tommie Petty in De Kalb, Tennessee, United States
Birth
1910
Tommie Petty resided here in Civil District 9, DeKalb, Tennessee, USA
Residence
1972
Death of Tommie Petty in Smithville, De Kalb County, Tennessee
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Tommie Petty

This ancestor line traces from Krefeld, Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany (1663) to De Kalb, Tennessee, United States (1902) across 9 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Tommie Petty (1902–1972) was born in De Kalb, Tennessee, United States and died in Smithville, De Kalb County, Tennessee. 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 Tommie 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 9 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.

Related Records

Grover Cleveland Petty
Father
Fannie Redman
Mother

Tommie Petty's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Tommie Petty PTP
1902–1972
De Kalb, Tennessee, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Tommie Petty's Descendants

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Tommie Petty PTP 1902–1972