Person:William Pitman (17)

Research Notes

• Willie appears in the 1870 and 1880 census records, living with his parents. No further record has been confirmed. What happened to him?
• In Oct 1879, Willie was involved in an accident while picking apples with his father.³. It was reported that he received severe injuries. No further info has been found.

1. ↑ ^1.0 1.1 Wayne, Indiana, United States. 1870 U.S. Census Population Schedule. (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration Publication M593).

   Year: 1870; Census Place: Cambridge, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: M593_370; Page: 397A; Image: 319; Family History Library Film: 545869.
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   Name: Willie Pirman [William R Pitman] Age in 1870: 7 Birth Year: abt 1863 Birthplace: Indiana Home in 1870: Cambridge, Wayne, Indiana Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Cambridge City

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

   Year: 1880; Census Place: Cambridge, Wayne, Indiana; Roll: 322; Family History Film: 1254322; Page: 166A; Enumeration District: 064; Image: 0095.
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   Name: William R. Pittman Age: 18 Birth Year: abt 1862 Birthplace: Indiana Home in 1880: Cambridge, Wayne, Indiana Race: White Gender: Male Relation to Head of House: Son Marital Status: Single Father's Name: Leandus Pittman Father's Birthplace: Indiana Mother's name: Mantia Pittman Mother's Birthplace: Indiana

   
3.   Cambridge City Tribune. (Cambridge City, Indiana)
   23 Oct 1879.

   "While Lee Pitman and his son Will, were picking apples, the ladder slipped and Will became tangled in the rounds, receiving severe injuries about the head."