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Bertha Pettit 1886–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 July 1886

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: November 1975

Death Location: Corry, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Eloni Pettit

Mother: Lulu Petitt

Spouse(s): George Nichols

Children(s): Maysie Miles

In 1886, Bertha Pettit entered the world in Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Eloni E Pettit And Lulu M Bennett Petitt. In 1900, Bertha Pettit resided in Wayne, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Bertha Pettit resided in Corry Ward 1, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA. Bertha Pettit married George Delmont Nichols, and had children including Maysie E Nichols Miles. Bertha Pettit passed away in 1975 in Corry, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Bertha Pettit entered the world in Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Eloni E Pettit And Lulu M Bennett Petitt.
  • In 1900, Bertha Pettit resided in Wayne, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Bertha Pettit resided in Corry Ward 1, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Bertha Pettit married George Delmont Nichols, and had children including Maysie E Nichols Miles.
  • Bertha Pettit passed away in 1975 in Corry, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bertha Pettit's Ancestors

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Bertha Pettit
1886–1975
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
Eloni E Pettit
1862–1942
, Chautauqua, NY
Lulu (M. Bennett) Petitt
1867–1957
Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Grandparents
Ralph (J) Petitt
1838–
New York, New York, USA
Lucinda Rhodes
1839–1925
Clymer, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Dr. (John L) Bennett
1821–1907
Yates County, New York
Elizabeth (A Filley) Bennett
1838–1915
Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bertha Pettit's Descendants

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Bertha Pettit (26 July 1886–November 1975) m. George (Delmont) Nichols (25 December 1877–4 July 1923)
  1. 1. Maysie (E. Nichols) Miles 1907–1990 m. Harry (A) Miles 1904–1977
    1. 1. Joan Hand 1932–1982
    2. 2. Ronald (Eugene) Miles 1931–2016 m. Dolores (Alberta) Ross 1933–2009

Bertha Pettit's Timeline

4 Records

1886
26 July 1886
Birth of Bertha Pettit in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pennsylvania, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 14
Bertha Pettit resided here in Wayne, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Wayne, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 34
Bertha Pettit resided here in Corry Ward 1, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Corry Ward 1, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
1975
November 1975
Age 89
Death of Bertha Pettit in , Erie, PA
, Erie, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 July 1886
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Corry Ward 1, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1567; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 65
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wayne, Erie, Pennsylvania; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1241409
    [3] Pennsylvania, Birth Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Box Number: 91
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wayne, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wayne, Erie, Pennsylvania; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1241409

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Corry Ward 1, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Corry Ward 1, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1567; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 65

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Nov 1975
    Event Place: Corry, Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Bertha Petitt Nichols Nov 1975

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Title: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; Se

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: November 1975
    Event Place: , Erie, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Corry, Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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