Who was Willis Pittman?

Willis Pittman (1833–1916) was born in Bladen, North Carolina, USA and died in Bladen, North Carolina, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Willis Pittman 1833–1916

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 20 Jan 1833 · Bladen, North Carolina, USA

Died 26 Aug 1916 · Bladen, North Carolina, USA

Father Silas Byrd Pittman

Mother Mary Polly Jenkins

Siblings Allen Pittman, Amanda Pittman, Austin Pittman, Charity Pittman, Emily Jean Pittman, Frances Pittman, Hannah Jenkins Pittman, John Pittman, Lewis Pittman, Martha Jenkins Pittman, Mary Ann Pittman, Ora Amorette Pittman, Rose Pittman

Records

1850 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

Silas Byrd Pittman

Mary Polly Jenkins

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Willis Pittman was born in 1833 in Bladen, North Carolina, USA, the child of silas byrd pittman and mary polly jenkins. In 1850, Willis Pittman resided in Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Willis Pittman resided in Britts Township, Robeson, North Carolina. Willis Pittman passed away in 1916 in Bladen, North Carolina, USA.

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1900 United States Federal Census
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Census 1910 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1833

Birth of Willis Pittman in Bladen, North Carolina, USA

Birth

1850

Willis Pittman resided here in Southern Division, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Residence

1900

Willis Pittman resided here in Britts Township, Robeson, North Carolina

Residence

1910

Willis Pittman resided here in Britts, Robeson, North Carolina, USA

Residence

1916

Death of Willis Pittman in Bladen, North Carolina, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Willis Pittman

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Bladen, North Carolina, USA (1833) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Willis Pittman (1833–1916) was born in Bladen, North Carolina, USA and died in Bladen, North Carolina, USA. 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 Willis 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.
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