WILLIAM G. PITTMAN, Jr.

PITTMAN, WARREN, BONNELL, DAY, KNOWLES, ROOT

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 3/21/2020 at 09:58:48

WILLIAM G. PITTMAN, Jr., was born in Lee County, Iowa, March 14, 1842. Lewis Pittman his father, was born in Woodford Co., Kentucky, June 11, 1794. In 1835, he came to this State, and located in West Point Township, being one of the pioneers in Lee County. He was married three times; to his last wife, Pamelia Warren, in 1826. Lewis Pitman died Feb. 27, 1862. Mrs. Pittman is living with her son, the subject of this sketch. She is the daughter of Robert Warren, who was a descendant of General Warren, the hero of Bunker Hill. Eleven children were born to Mrs. Pittman; only six are now living. Warren, whose biography appears elsewhere in this work; Eliza, the wife of J. W. Bonnell and Wm. G., the subject of this sketch, are living in the county. Martha, the wife of the Rev. John Day, is living in Henry County, and Minerva, J., the wife of A. J. Knowles, resides in Dallas County. Stephen B. lives in Scotland County, Mo. Oct. 24, 1865, Wm. G. Pittman and Harriet Root were united in marriage. She is a native of New York, and came to this State in 1858. They have one child, Arletta May, who is now six years of age.

Mr. Pittman served three years in the late war, in the Fourth Cavalry. He now lives on the old homestead, and has fair prospects for a bright future.

Source:
Illustrated Historical ATLAS of Lee County, IOWA
A. T. Andreas
Chicago, ILL.
1874

Transcription by Mary H. Cochrane, Volunteer