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William Howard Terry 1928–1929

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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B Reliability
B
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
  • Star tree owner

3 researchers on YourRoots have William Terry 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: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 6 Jul 1928 · Fairfield, Freestone, Texas, United States
Died 5 Apr 1929 · Fairfield, Freestone, Texas, United States
Father Paul Burke Terry
Mother Susan Pittman (1898–1985)
Siblings Annie R Terry, Jack Terry, Joy F Terry, Louise Terry, Margaret Terry, Paul Terry Jr

Researchers connected through William Terry 1928–1929

and 2 more tree owners connected with William Terry 1928–1929

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1928, William Howard Terry entered the world in Fairfield, Freestone, Texas, United States, born to paul burke terry and susan arminda pittman. William Howard Terry passed away in 1929 in Fairfield, Freestone, Texas, United States.

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Life Timeline

1928
Birth of William Howard Terry in Fairfield, Freestone, Texas, United States
Birth
1929
Death of William Howard Terry in Fairfield, Freestone, Texas, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Terry

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Fairfield, Freestone, Texas, United States (1928) across 13 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

William Terry (1928–1929) was born in Fairfield, Freestone, Texas, United States and died in Fairfield, 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 (B) 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 13 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.

William Terry's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Howard Terry PTP
1928–1929
Fairfield, Freestone, Texas, United States
Parents
Unknown
Susan Arminda Pittman PTP
1898–1985
Montgomery, Texas, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
William Edgar Pittman PTP
1852–1928
Carroll, Mississippi, United States
Unknown

William Terry's Descendants

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William Howard Terry PTP 1928–1929