Person:Hannah Reed (13)

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[research by Dennis Wissler] - After the temporary positions, were setup in the Incorporation Act, of Cambridge City, in 1841, the following were appointed and approved permanent officers for one year. Again, in their own words:

February 27, 1841

Solomon Meredith, E.W. Finney, H.B. Denwiddie, G.W. Whitman, S.T. Sharp, trustees of the town of Cambridge City, appointed to said office by the Legislature of the State of Indiana met at the office of Esqr. Denwiddie and being duly qualified unto office by H.B. Denwiddie and George W. Whitman proceeded to the election of a president from their own body to serve as such until the first Monday in March 1842 which resulted in the election of S. Meredith to said office On motion the Board proceeded to the election of a Clerk to Serve as Such during the term of president which resulted in the election of James Reed to Said office-On motion the Board proceeded to the election of a Treasurer to serve as such during the term of the president which resulted in the election of Thomas Newby to Said office- On motion the Board went into an election for a Marshal to serve during the term of the president which resulted in the election of Eli Phifer to Said office-On motion the Board appointed Samuel H. Hoshour a trustee of the town of Cambridge City to Serve as such until the first Monday in March 1842 in the now of John Richey removed out of the corporation- On motion G.W. Whitman, H.B. Denwiddie and S.T. Sharp were appointed a committee to draft bylaws for the government of the Board and ordinances for the better government and regulation of the corporation to report at the next meeting of the board- On motion the Board adjourned to meet on Saturday evening next at early candle lighting at the office of Esqr. Denwiddie

G.W. Whitman Clk, pt, } S. Meredith Prs,,

1. ↑ Wayne, Indiana, United States. 1830 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication M19).

   1830 U S Census: Washington, Wayne, Indiana, Page: 79; NARA Roll: M19-29; Family History Film: 0007718.
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   Name: Eli Petman [Eli Pitman] Home in 1830 (City, County, State): Washington, Wayne, Indiana Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 2 Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1 Free White Persons - Under 20: 1 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 3 Total Free White Persons: 4 Total - All Persons (Free White, Slaves, Free Colored): 4
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   [NOTE: It is assumed that the one entry for "Females - 20 thru 29" is Hannah.]

2. ↑ Wayne, Indiana, United States. 1840 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication M704).

   Year: 1840; Census Place: Cambridge, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: 98; Page: 314; Image: 642; Family History Library Film: 0007731.
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   Name: Eli Pitman Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Cambridge, Wayne, Indiana Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 2 Free White Persons - Males - 5 thru 9: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 15 thru 19: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 30 thru 39: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 Persons Employed in Manufacture and Trade: 2 Free White Persons - Under 20: 4 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2 Total Free White Persons: 6 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 6
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   [NOTE: It is assumed that the one entry for "Free White Persons - Females - 30-39" is Hannah]

3. ↑ Wayne, Indiana, United States. 1850 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication M432).

   Year: 1850; Census Place: Cambridge City, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: M432_180; Page: 18B; Image: 42.
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   Name: Hannah Pitman [Hannah Reed] Age: 47 Birth Year: abt 1803 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1850: Cambridge City, Wayne, Indiana Gender: Female Family Number: 257

   
4. ↑ Wayne, Indiana, United States. 1860 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication M693).

   Year: 1860; Census Place: Cambridge City, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: M653_308; Page: 402; Image: 403; Family History Library Film: 803308.
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   Name: Hannah Pitman [Hannah Reed] Age in 1860: 56 Birth Year: abt 1804 Birthplace: Pennsylvania Home in 1860: Cambridge City, Wayne, Indiana Gender: Female Post Office: Cambridge City

   
5. ↑ 1870 census goes here.
6. ↑ Wayne, Indiana, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T9).

   Year: 1880; Census Place: Jackson, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: 322; Family History Film: 1254322; Page: 165A; Enumeration District: 063; Image: 0093
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   Household Members:
   George Pittman 31 IN NC PA HOH Paper Hanger
   Sarah Pittman 25 IL OH OH wife Keeping House
   Bessie Pittman 1 IN IN IL dau
   Jessie Pittman 1 IN IN IL dau
   Hannah Pittman 76 PA PA PA widowed mother

7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3} Cambridge City Tribune. (Cambridge City, Indiana)
   28 Jul 1887.

   Mrs. Hannah Pitman died at the home of her son, Leonidas Pitman, Thursday, July 21, 1887. She was born in Pennsylvania Dec. 23d 1803, aged 83 years, 5 months, and 28 days. Mrs. Pitman was among the early settlers, having resided in this place for 52 years. Her husband, Eli Pitman, who died in 1861 was a cabinet maker by trade and for many years up to near the time of his death, was the only undertaker here. She was the mother of seven children, five, Warner, Leonidas, William, George and Mary, survive her, while John and Mahetable preceded her in death. For a great many years she has been a faithful member of the Disciple Church, and ever lived a consistent exemplary Christian life. She was well known and respected by all. During her last years she has been in poor health and a great sufferer. Has made her home with her children, who have done their whole duty in supplying her every want. Of late she was happy to the thought that the end and heaven must be so near. So after arriving at a good old age, as a shock of corn, fully ripe and as the righteous only can die, she was gathered to her father's mansion, to dwell forever with Him. Funeral services on Saturday afternoon at the residence of her son, Lee Pitman. Revs. Retts and Parsons, officiating. Her remains were laid to rest by the side of her husband in Capitol Hill Cemetery.

   Pitman, Hannah Reed - 1887 Obit Cambridge City, IN.jpg
8. ↑ 39624733 , in Find A Grave
   no headstone photo, last accessed Oct 2024.

   [cos1776 Note: I visited this cemetery in 2011 and was unable to locate Hannah's stone.]

9. ↑ Will Transcript of Eli Pitman, in Wayne County, Indiana Will Book
   4:68.

   ... I give and bequeath to my beloved wife Hannah all my Real and Personal property after my debts are paid to have to hold the same during her widowhood or natural life. Then to go to my beloved children Ithamer Warner, Leonidas, John Spencer, William Henry, George Washington, Mahetable and Mary Elisabeth Pitman share and share alike.
   I further desire and request that my wife take charge of my undertaking business and attend to it the same as I was living. ...

10. ↑ Cambridge City Directory.

    1879 - Pitman Geo, laborer, res Pottawattomie
    1879 - Pitman Mrs Hannah, widow, res Pottawattomie