Person:Ithamer Pitman (1)

Research Notes

• It is likely that Ithamer Warner Pitman was named after Dr. Ithamer Warner, a prominent and wealthy physician and philanthropist in Wayne township and Richmond at the time; see History of Henry Co. In pg. 520

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} History of Henry County, Indiana: together with sketches of its cities, villages and towns, educational, religious, civil, military, and political history, portraits of prominent persons, and biographies of representative citizens; also a condensed history of Indiana. (Chicago [Illinois]: Inter-State Pub. Co., 1884)
   520.

   "I.W. Pitman, manager of Baldwin, Roberts & co.'s packing house, New Castle, is a native of Milton, Ind., born June 20, 1832, a son of Eli and Hannah Pitman, his father a native of North Carolina and his mother of Pennsylvania. His father dies in Cambridge City, in 1861. When nineteen years of age Mr. Pitman went to California, returning to Indiana in 1856. In 1857 he came to Henry County, where he manufactured pumps and engaged in different kinds of business till 1867. He then sold agricultural implements nine years, and in 1876 assumed the duties of his present position. He was married in December, 1858 to Rebecca, daughter of Powell and Ann Carpenter. Her father died when she was a little girl, and her mother in 1872. Mr and Mrs. Pitman have six children. He is a member of New Castle Lodge, No. 121, K. of H."

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.

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: Ithamer W Pitman Age: 19 Birth Year: abt 1831 Birthplace: Indiana Home in 1850: Cambridge City, Wayne, Indiana Gender: Male Family Number: 257

   
4. ↑ Add 1860 census.

   [possibly in California during this time?]

5. ↑ Henry, Indiana, United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication M593).

   Year: 1870; Census Place: New Castle, Henry, Indiana; Roll: M593_323; Page: 146B; Image: 296; Family History Library Film: 545822.
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   Name: Warner Pitman
   Birth Year: abt 1833
   Age in 1870: 37
   Birthplace: Indiana
   Home in 1870: New Castle, Henry, Indiana
   Race: White
   Gender: Male
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   Household Members: Name Age
   Warner Pitman 37
   Rebecca Pitman 29
   Frank Pitman 9
   George Pitman 5
   Edward Pitman 3
   Minnie Pitman 8/12
   Ann Stout 60

6. ↑ Henry, Indiana, United States. 1880 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T9).

   Year: 1880; Census Place: New Castle, Henry, Indiana; Roll: 284; Family History Film: 1254284; Page: 175D; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 0353.
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   Name: Ithamer W. Pitman
   Home in 1880: New Castle, Henry, Indiana
   Age: 47
   Estimated Birth Year: abt 1833
   Birthplace: Indiana
   Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
   Spouse's Name: Rebecca Pitman
   Father's birthplace: Ohio
   Mother's birthplace: Ohio
   Neighbors: View others on page
   Occupation: Dealer In Agricultural Implements
   Marital Status: Married
   Race: White
   Gender: Male
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   Household Members: Name Age
   Ithames W. Pitman 47
   Rebecca Pitman 40
   Frank Pitman 19
   George Pitman 15
   Edward Pitman 13
   Minnie Pitman 10
   Harry Pitman 7
   Charles Pitman 6

7. ↑ Henry, Indiana, United States. 1900 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T623).

   Year: 1900; Census Place: Henry, Henry, Indiana; Roll: T623_377; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 66.
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   Name: Ithamer W Pitman
   [Ishamer W Pitman]
   Home in 1900: Henry, Henry, Indiana [New Castle, Henry, Indiana]
   Age: 67
   Birth Date: Jun 1882
   Birthplace: Indiana
   Race: White
   Gender: Male
   Relationship to head-of-house: Head
   Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
   Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
   Spouse's Name: Rebecca Pitman
   Marriage year: 1859
   Marital Status: Married
   Years married: 41
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   Household Members: Name Age
   Ithamer W Pitman 67
   Rebecca Pitman 60
   Minnie Pitman 30
   Charles M Pitman 26

8. ↑ Henry, Indiana. 1910 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T624).

   Year: 1910; Census Place: New Castle Ward 4, Henry, Indiana; Roll: T624_355; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0089; Image: 614; FHL Number: 1374368.
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   Name: Ithamer W Pitman
   Age in 1910: 77
   Estimated Birth Year: 1833
   Birthplace: Indiana
   Relation to Head of House: Head
   Spouse's Name: Rebecca Pitman
   Home in 1910: New Castle Ward 4, Henry, Indiana
   Marital Status: Married
   Race: White
   Gender: Male
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   Household Members: Name Age
   Ithamer W Pitman 77
   Rebecca Pitman 70
   Otto J Holnoay 40
   Minnie Holnoay 39

9. ↑ Henry, Indiana, United States. 1920 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication T625).

   Year: 1920;Census Place: New Castle Ward 4, Henry, Indiana; Roll: T625_437; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 68; Image: 877.
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   Name: I W Pitman
   Home in 1920: New Castle Ward 4, Henry, Indiana
   Age: 87
   Estimated Birth Year: abt 1833
   Birthplace: Indiana
   Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
   [Head]
   Spouse's Name: Rebecca Pitman
   Father's Birth Place: North Carolina
   Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania
   Marital Status: Married
   Race: White
   Sex: Male
   Home owned: Own
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   Household Members: Name Age
   I W Pitman 87
   Rebecca Pitman 80

10. ↑ 45222930, in Find A Grave.

    [Includes headstone photo. Inscription: I.W. Pitman. 1832-1921.]

11. ↑ ^11.0 11.1 New Castle Daily Courier (New Castle, Indiana).

    29 Dec 1911 - [55th Wedding Anniversary article]
    
    30 Dec 1920 - [62nd Wedding Anniversary article]
    
    10 Feb 1921 -
    DEATH COMES TO WARNER PITMAN
    AGED CITIZEN AND LONG RESIDENT HERE, DIES AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS
    BORN IN MILTON, IN
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    Sixty-second Wedding Anniversary Was Recently Observed - Widow And Six Children Survive.
    I. W. Pitman, age 88 years, a resident of New Castle for over 63 years, died this morning at 4 o'clock at his home on South Main St. Mr. Pitman had been in ill health for the past month and gradually became weaker until the end. Senility and a complication of diseases was given as the cause of his death. He was a wellknown and highly respected citizen and his death marks the first in the family for over 50 years. Warner Pitman, as he was familiarly known to his neighbors and friends, was born in Milton, IN, on June 20, 1832. He was the son of Eli and Hannah Pitman, his father being a native of North Carolina and his mother of Pennsylvania, when 19 years old Mr. Pitman went to California and the western coast returning to Indiana in 1856. At the age of 25 years, he came to New Castle and had been a continuous resident, living here for over 63 years. On the 13th day of December, 1858, he was married to Rebecca Carpenter, and his death thus breaks a tie of over 62 years. Mr. and Mrs. Pitman celebrated their 62 wedding anniversary last December. His death is the first in the family for more than 50 years.
    
    IN BUSINESS LONG TIME
    When Mr. Pitman first came here he manufactured pumps and engaged in different lines of business. He sold agricultural implements and in 1876 became the manager of the Baldwin, Roberts and Company packing house, a thriving industry here at the time. He retired from the business and again entered the hardware and implement business being carried on in a room just east of The Courier office. Mr. Pitman retired from active business about 12 years ago. Mr. Pitman lived to see many changes in New Castle and often remarked that there was no one living here now who was above the age of 20 years when he first came to New Castle. Mr. Pitman was an ardent Republican and many years ago served as deputy sheriff and later as township trustee. He is survived by his widow and six children: Mrs. O. J. Holloway of this city, Frank Pitman of Chabron, NB, George Pitman of Waco, TX, Harry Pitman of Boerne, TX and Charles & Eli Pitman both of Logansport. He is also survived by six grandchildren, one great-grandchild and a brother, Lee Pitman, of Cambridge City. The funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the late residence.
    
    14 Feb 1921 - FINAL RITES SUNDAY - Funeral of Warner Pitman is Tomorrow Afternoon
    The final rites and tribute to I.W. Pitman will be paid tomorrow afternoon the funeral services will be held at the late home at 695 South Main street tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock and burial will take place at Southmound cemetery. Rev. J. H. Wilson will officiate at the services.
    A number of relatives and friends at Mr. Pitman's have come here for the funeral services. Four children living out of the city, George W. Pitman in Waco, TX, R. F. Pitman of Neb., Mr. and Mrs. Ed Pitman of Logansport and Charles Pitman and family of Logansport are here for the funeral services of their father. Other relatives here are: Lee Pitman, a brother of Cambridge City, Walter Edwards of Kokomo, Mr. and Mrs. E. Pitman of Rushville, Mrs. Pedro of Cambridge City, and several others
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    [Contributed by Lola Pitman Snyder - small print and hard to read.]