Richard Stagg Pitman (1856 - 1918)

Born 1856 in Tower Hill, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Elizabeth (Gallacher) Pitman — married about 1878 in victoria

Descendants

Died 30 Oct 1918 at about age 62 in Hamilton, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

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Richard Stagg Pitman was born in 1856 at Tower Hill, Victoria, Australia, son of Joseph Pitman (~1806–1876) and Catherine Lang (~1823–1888).^[1]

Richard (21) married Elizabeth Gallacher (19) (born in 1858 in at sea in Scottish waters; daughter of James Francis Gallacher and Elizabeth (McLean) Gallacher) about 1878 in Victoria.^[2] They had 14 children over 22 years:

1. Joseph Pitman (1879–1960)^[3]
2. Ethelwinne Catherine Pitman (1880–1885)^[4]
3. James Gallacher Pitman (1881–1934)^[5]
4. Elizabeth Janet Pitman (1883–1964)^[6]
5. Richard Stagg Pitman (1884–1968)^[7]
6. Charles Pitman (1886–1960)^[8]
7. William John Pitman (1886–1961)^[9]
8. Walter Thomas Pitman (1889–1931)^[10]
9. Alexander Russell Pitman (1890–1967)^[11]
10. Honor Pitman (1891– )^[12]
11. Robert Francis Pitman (1893–1968)^[13]
12. Elsie Victoria Pitman (1896–1914)^[14]
13. Irene Adelaide Pitman (1899–1966)^[15]

In 1909 he was caretaker of the Hamilton racecourse ^[16] Richard died in 1918 in Hamilton, Victoria ^[17] aged 61. Parents named on Death index and place of death Hamilton Victoria.^[18] He is buried at Hamilton cemetery ^[19]

Research Notes

Before reformatting profile said they had 14 children over 22 years, but there were only 13 children listed.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Record: # 13262 / 1856 BDM, Victoria, Australia
   (Name: Richard PITMAN); (Place: TOWER HILL, Australia); (Mothers Name: PITMAN, Cath LANG); (Fathers Name: PITMAN, Joseph).
2. ↑ Marriage Record: # 2092 / 1878 BDM, Victoria, Australia
   (Name/s: Richard PITMAN and Elizabeth GALLACHER).
3. ↑ Birth Record: # 3845 / 1879 BDM, Victoria, Australia
   (Name: Joseph PITMAN); (Place: MACA, Australia); (Mothers Name: PITMAN, Elizabeth GALLAGHER); (Fathers Name: PITMAN, Richard Stag).
4. ↑ Birth Record: # 9954 / 1880 BDM, Victoria, Australia
   (Name: Ethel Winn Catherine PITMAN); (Place: MACARTHUR, Australia); (Mothers Name: PITMAN, Elizabeth GALLAGHER); (Fathers Name: PITMAN, Richd Stagg).
5. ↑ Birth Record: # 10674 / 1881 BDM, Victoria, Australia
   (Name: James Gallagher PITMAN); (Place: MACA, Australia); (Mothers Name: PITMAN, Elizabeth GALLAGHER); (Fathers Name: PITMAN, Richard).
6. ↑ Birth Record: # 3798 / 1883 BDM, Victoria, Australia
   (Name: Elizabeth Janet PITMAN); (Place: MACA, Australia); (Mothers Name: PITMAN, Elizab GALLAGHER); (Fathers Name: PITMAN, Richard Stag).
7. ↑ Birth Record: # 14022 / 1884 BDM, Victoria, Australia
   (Name: Richard Stag PITMAN); (Place: APSL, Australia); (Mothers Name: PITMAN, Elizabeth GALLAGHER); (Fathers Name: PITMAN, Richard).
8. ↑ Birth Record: # 7465 / 1886 BDM, Victoria, Australia
   (Name: Charles PITMAN); (Place: APSL, Australia); (Mothers Name: PITMAN, Elizabe GALLACHER); (Fathers Name: PITMAN, Richard).
9. ↑ Birth Record: # 23305 / 1886 BDM, Victoria, Australia
   (Name: William John PITMAN); (Place: APSL, Australia); (Mothers Name: PITMAN, Elizabeth GALLACHER); (Fathers Name: PITMAN, Richard).
10. ↑ Birth Record: # 8882 / 1889 BDM, Victoria, Australia
    (Name: Walt Thos PITMAN); (Place: APSLEY, Australia); (Mothers Name: PITMAN, Elizth GALLACHER); (Fathers Name: PITMAN, Richd).
11. ↑ Birth Record: # 32012 / 1890 BDM, Victoria, Australia
    (Name: Alexr Russell PITMAN); (Place: EDENHOPE, Australia); (Mothers Name: PITMAN, Elizth GALLACHER); (Fathers Name: PITMAN, Richd).
12. ↑ Birth Record: # 32611 / 1891 BDM, Victoria, Australia
    (Name: Honor PITMAN); (Place: EDENHOPE, Australia); (Mothers Name: PITMAN, Elizth GALLACHER); (Fathers Name: PITMAN, Richd).
13. ↑ Birth Record: # 33100 / 1893 BDM, Victoria, Australia
    (Name: Robert Francis PITMAN); (Place: MACA, Australia); (Mothers Name: PITMAN, Elizabeth GALLACHER); (Fathers Name: PITMAN, Richard Stagg).
14. ↑ Birth Record: # 12006 / 1896 BDM, Victoria, Australia
    (Name: Elsie Vic PITMAN); (Place: HAMILTON, Australia); (Mothers Name: PITMAN, Elizth GALLACHER); (Fathers Name: PITMAN, Richd).
15. ↑ Birth Record: # 27031 / 1899 BDM, Victoria, Australia
    (Name: Irene Adelaide PITMAN); (Place: HAMILTON, Australia); (Mothers Name: PITMAN, Elizabeth GALLACHER); (Fathers Name: PITMAN, Richard Stagg).
16. ↑ Hamilton Spectator 21 Dec 1909 p6. https://trove.nla.gov.au/

    THE DEATH OF ALEXANDER BAILEY.

17. ↑ Hamilton Spectator 2 Nov 1918 p4. DEATH OF MR. RICHARD PITMAN

    Another well Known and highly respected resident of Hamilton, in the person of Mr. Richard S. Pitman passed away on Wednesday afternoon after a somewhat lengthy illness at the age of 64 years. The late Mr. Pitman was born near Koroit in 1851 and the family subsequently moved to Macarthur, where the deceased was educated and resided until 25 years ago, when he came to Hamilton to take up the position of caretaker of the Hamilton racecourse. In that capacity he became well known to racegoers, and proved hlmself a valuable official, making many improvements to the grounds and keeping the whole property In such thorough order that, to-day the Hamilton racecourse is one of the best kept outside the metropolitan area. He was a thorough going sportsman, and was an especially strong supporter of football; and the gun club, of which he was a foundation member. It was only Iast year that his health precluded him taking an active part in the management of the club. The members appreciated his association with them so warmly that they elected him a life honorary member. An other organisation in which he took an active Interest was the North Hamllton school committee of which he was an invaluable member. The late Mr. Pitman was a great believer in industrial unionism and was a life member of the A.W.U. In his early days he was regarded as one of the best blade shearers in the district, and two years ago put up a good shearing tally at Skene. He leaves a wife, nine sons and three daughters to mourn their loss. Four brothers and three sisters survive him. The funeral yesterday was attended by a large number of people anxious to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased, The Hamilton Racing Club sent a beautiful wreath. . .

18. ↑ Richard Stagg Pitman 1918 at Hamilton, Victoria. Victoria BDM Deaths: 13079 / 1918. Parents; Josh Pitman & Kleen LANG. Spouse & Birthplace; Not recorded
19. ↑ Hamilton Spectator 31 Oct 1918 p5. Family Notices

    Funeral Notice PITMAN. - The friends of the late Mr. Richard S. Pitman, senior are respectfully informed that his funeral will leave his residence, North Hamilton on Friday, November 1st at 3.30 p.m., for the Hamilton Cemetery. FRANK GREED. Funeral Director, Hamilton. Telephone 24.