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Benjamin Pittman 1831–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1831

Birth Location: Robeson, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 28 Feb 1863

Death Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: William Pittman

Mother: Rebecca Byrd

Spouse(s): Nancy Pyron

Children(s): William Pitman, John Pittman, Melissa Pittman, Nancy Pittman, Mary Pittman, Eva Pittman

The story of Benjamin Pittman began in 1831 in Robeson, North Carolina, United States. In 1850, Benjamin Pittman resided in Western Division, Choctaw, Mississippi. In 1860, Benjamin Pittman resided in Magazine, Yell, Arkansas. Benjamin Pittman married Nancy Arminda Pyron, and had children including Eva Pittman, John Pittman, Mary Pittman, Melissa Pittman, Nancy Jane Pittman, William M Pitman. Benjamin Pittman passed away in 1863 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Pittman began in 1831 in Robeson, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1850, Benjamin Pittman resided in Western Division, Choctaw, Mississippi.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Pittman resided in Magazine, Yell, Arkansas.
  • Benjamin Pittman married Nancy Arminda Pyron, and had children including Eva Pittman, John Pittman, Mary Pittman, Melissa Pittman, Nancy Jane Pittman, William M Pitman.
  • Benjamin Pittman passed away in 1863 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Pittman's Ancestors

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Benjamin Pittman
1831–1863
Birth Place: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Parents
William N. Pittman
1798–1854
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Rebecca (Nancy Arminda) Byrd
1791–1853
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Joel (Flowers) Pittman
1772–1860
Bladen, North Carolina, United States
Mamie (Winifred) Byrd
1774–1850
Harnett, North Carolina, USA
Isaac Byrd
1746–1829
Stoughton, Norfolk, MA, USA
Mary French
1749–1816
Bridgewater, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Pittman
1730–1779
Rachel (Horn)
1730–1816
Benjamin Bird
1714–1783
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas III
1704–1754
Anne Coffield
1700–1754
Joseph Flowers
1701–1745
Sarah Wright
1706–1791

Benjamin Pittman's Descendants

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Benjamin Pittman (1831–28 Feb 1863) m. Nancy (Arminda) Pyron (Dec 1831–2 Dec 1907)
  1. 1. William (M) Pitman 1861–1925
  2. 2. John Pittman 1857–1916 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Shipley 1860–1919
    1. 1. Junius Pittman 1878–1911 m. Bertha Whitten 1880–1929
    2. 2. George Pittman 1885–1959
    3. 3. John Pittman 1889–
    4. 4. Maggie Pittman 1896–
    5. 5. James Pittman 1897–1973
    6. 6. Ervin Pittman 1902–
    7. 7. Elbert Pittman 1882–
    8. 8. Mattie Pittman 1887–
    9. 9. Ada Pittman 1892–
  3. 3. Melissa Pittman 1859–
  4. 4. Nancy (Jane) Pittman 1855–1920 m. James (F.) Myrick 1852–1937
  5. 5. Mary Pittman 1853–
  6. 6. Eva Pittman 1851– m. H.A. Cunningham 1850–

Benjamin Pittman's Timeline

6 Records

1831
1831
Birth of Benjamin Pittman in Robeson, North Carolina, United States
Robeson, North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 19
Benjamin Pittman resided here in Western Division, Choctaw, Mississippi
Western Division, Choctaw, Mississippi
1860
1860
Age 29
Benjamin Pittman resided here in Magazine, Yell, Arkansas
Magazine, Yell, Arkansas
1860
1860
Age 29
Benjamin Pittman resided here in Yell County, AR
Yell County, AR
1861
1861
Age 30
Benjamin Pittman resided here in Arkansas, USA
Arkansas, USA
1863
28 Feb 1863
Age 32
Death of Benjamin Pittman in Camp Douglas, Illinois, United States
Camp Douglas, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1831
    Event Place: Robeson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western Division, Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: M432_370; Page: 13; Image: 27.
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Magazine, Yell, Arkansas; Roll: M653_52; Page: 1058; Image: 587.
    [3] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [4] U.S., Confederate Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of North Carolina; Series Number: M270; Roll: 153

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Western Division, Choctaw, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western Division, Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: M432_370; Page: 13; Image: 27.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Magazine, Yell, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Magazine, Yell, Arkansas; Roll: M653_52; Page: 1058; Image: 587.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Yell County, AR
    Record Source: Arkansas Census, 1819-70

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1863
    Event Place: Camp Douglas, Illinois, United States

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

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