William Edgar Pittman 1852–1928
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3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of William Edgar Pittman began in 1852 in Carroll, Mississippi, United States. In 1880, William Edgar Pittman resided in Navarro, Texas, United States. In 1900, William Edgar Pittman resided in Justice Precinct 6, Limestone, Texas. William Edgar Pittman married annie kansas alexander, and had children including annie gertrude pittman, edward caswell pittman, robert lee pittman, susan arminda pittman. William Edgar Pittman passed away in 1928 in Woodlan Cemetery, Freestone, Texas, United States.
Sources
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1Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1910 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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5Burial Records Texas, Find a Grave Index
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from William Pittman
This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Carroll, Mississippi, United States (1852) across 11 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- William Pittman (1852–1928) was born in Carroll, Mississippi, United States and died in Woodlan Cemetery, Freestone, Texas, United States. 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 William 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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William Pittman's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record