John William Pitts (1860 - 1911)

Born 6 Feb 1860 in Flemington, Polk, Missouri, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Emma Talitha (Johnson) Pitts — married 16 Feb 1883 in Hickory, Missouri, United States

Descendants

Died 26 Dec 1911 at age 51 in Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

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Biography

John William Pitts, nickname Carroll, never found any records where he is mentioned as Carroll. John William "Carroll" Pitts was born on February 6, 1860, in Flemington, Polk, Missouri, to Martha Emily Richards and William Carroll Pitts.

John William "Carroll" Pitts married Emma Talitha Johnson in Hickory County, Missouri, on February 16, 1883, when he was 23 years old.

Their children were:

1. Iona M Pitts 1884–1966
2. Richard Elmer "Dick" Pitts 1886–1960
3. Johnnie Pitts 1888–1938
4. Dee Pitts 1890–1952
5. James William "Jim" or "Jimmie" Pitts 1895–1935

Detective in Hickory Co., MO who in 1895 shot and killed an outlaw by the name of Frank C. Huffman, later moving to Tulsa, Okla. sometime before 1910 to become a merchant policeman at the time of his death. He died after having surgery on a Friday night. Buried in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Name

John William Pitts

Mostly went by John W. Pitts

Carroll may be a nickname.

Birth

6 Feb 1860 in Flemington, Polk, Missouri, USA ^[1]

Census

1860 • Township 36 Range 22, Hickory, Missouri, USA

1870 • Green, Hickory, Missouri, United States

1900 Green Twp., Hickory Co., MO Census, vol. 38, e.d. 96, sheet 10, line 17

John W. Pitts, white, b: Feb 1860, age 40, in MO

Emma Pitts, wife, b: Mar 1865, age 35, in MO

Iona M. Pitts, dau., b: Apr 1884, age 16, in MO

Dick P. Pitts, son, b: Aug 1886, age 13, in MO

Johnnie Pitts, dau., b: July 1888, age 11, in MO

Dee Pitts, son, b: July 1890, age 9, in MO

James W. Pitts, son, b: Feb 1885, age 5, in MO

1910 • Tulsa Ward 1, Tulsa, Oklahoma

U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995 Name John W Pitts Gender Male Residence Year 1910 Street Address 431 11 Boston Residence Place Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA Spouse Emma Pitts Publication Title Tulsa, Oklahoma, City Directory, 1910

Newspaper articles

20 Nov 1895 The Hermitage Gazette (Hermitage, MO) Explanation of when John W. Pitts shot and killed Frank Huffman in the line of duty.

19 Dec 1895 The Index (Hermitage, Missouri) Some comments of when John W. Pitts shot and killed Frank Huffman in the line of duty.

5 Feb 1896 The Hermitage Gazette (Hermitage, MO) Atty F. Marion Wilson and Detective J. W. Pitts, left Tuesday evening on a business trip to Jefferson City (MO).

20 Feb 1896 The Index (Hermitage, Missouri) John W. Pitts, the special officer who killed the outlaw and ex-convict, Frank Huffman, in Hickory County some two months ago while trying to effect his arrest, was in the city yesterday, and received the reward of $200 offered by Gov. Stone. Huffman was wanted in Cooper County on several charges of robbery, burglary and grand larceny and was considered a very dangerous man. The Hickory County officials employed Mr. Pitts to effect his arrest, with the result stated. - Jefferson City Tribune.

3 Jun 1896 The Hermitage Gazette (Hermitage, MO) Suppose to be a letter written by John W. Pitts to a person running for office. It could be real or a hoax. Who knows?

3 Feb 1898 The Index (Hermitage, Missouri) J. W. Pitts is still confined to his bed at the Graves Hotel. His mother and step-father, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis, have been watching at his bed side for several days, giving him all the care in their power.

Obituary

28 Dec 1911 Tulsa Daily World (Tulsa, Okla.) Thursday, December 28, 1911 Paper: Tulsa World (Tulsa, OK) Volume: VII Issue: 87 Page: Three Pitts Funeral Services Yesterday Funeral services over the body of Merchant Policeman John Pitts who died Tuesday night, were held from the family residence, 421 North Boston, at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Rev. C. W. Kerr conducted the services, and the body was interred in [Oak Lawn] cemetery.

4 Jan 1912 The Index (Hermitage, Missouri) Obituary Merchant - Policeman Died Last Night End came suddenly following surgery on Friday night

4 Jan 1912 The Index (Hermitage, Missouri) Mrs. L. H. Morton returned the first of the week from Tulsa, OK, where she had been called to see her father, John W. Pitts, who died later. We extend our sympathy.

Burial

John Wm. Carroll Pitts is buried in Tulsa, OK. Plot info: Section 11 Block 275 NE

Oaklawn Cemetery, Tulsa, Tulsa Co., OK, USA

After death

1 Aug 1912 The Index (Hermitage, Missouri) Quite a crowd attended the joint sale of John W. Pitts and Perry A. Miller southwest of town Saturday. We noted a goodly number of our friends from a distance were present. (This is the sale after the death of John W. Pitts)

Sources

1. ↑ Birthplace source; LDS tree # LZP7-CCW

• Pitts Family History by Josephine (Pitts) Gambill, Vol. 1

Acknowledgement

• This person was created through the import of PittsPenn_2010-09-21.ged on 22 September 2010 by MG Pitts.