Charles Pitman (1841 - 1925)

Born 28 Dec 1841 in New Jersey

Died 10 Jan 1925 at age 83 in North Star, Gratiot, Michigan, USA

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Biography

This profile is part of the Pitman Name Study.

Charles used the spelling Pittman.

Charles Pitman was born to parents John Pitman and Louisa (Cox) Pitman on December 28, 1841 . He first lived in Lawrence, Mercer County, New Jersey, and moved with his family to Central Illinois in 1857, as per records showing family move in Tabitha (Pitman) Bartlett and Mary E. (Pitman) Carson profiles.

By the United States Census, 1870, at 28, he was living in Newcomb Township, Champaign County, Illinois. On Oct 5,1887, Charles Pittman and Harritt L Ater were married in Piatt County, Illinois.

According to the United States Census, 1900,of Newcomb Township, Champaign, Illinois, United States, they were farming 310 acres in Illinois, and then by the time of the United States Census, 1910, they were farming 162 acres in North Star Township, Gratiot, Michigan, United States.

Charles Pittman died on 10 Jan 1925, in North Star, Gratiot, Michigan. See Reference Sources below.

Military

"United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865", Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of New Jersey

Name: Charles Pittman

Military Beginning Rank: Private

Military Final Rank: Private

Military Side: Union

Military Unit: 3rd Regiment, New Jersey Cavalry

Military Company: M

Event Type: Military Service

Event Date: from 1861 to 1865

Event Place: New Jersey, United States^[1]

Military Service Research Notes

The 3rd New Jersey Cavalry Regiment was a cavalry regiment that served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. The "Butterflies", as they were known, were famous for being one of only two Union regiments designated as hussars, and the only one to serve with the Army of the Potomac.

The 3rd New Jersey Cavalry Regiment was organized at Camp Bayard in Trenton, New Jersey and mustered in beginning December 2, 1863 under the command of Colonel Andrew J. Morrison.

The regiment was attached to Cavalry, IX Corps, Army of the Potomac, to May 1864. 1st Brigade, 3rd Division, Cavalry Corps, Army of the Potomac and Middle Military Division, to June 1865. Defenses of Washington, D.C., to August 1865.

The 3rd New Jersey Cavalry mustered out August 1, 1865 at Washington, D.C.^[2]

3rd New Jersey Cavalry Regiment

Active December 2, 1863 – August 1, 1865

Country United States of America

Allegiance Union

Branch Cavalry

Engagements Battle of the Wilderness

Battle of Spotsylvania Court House

Battle of Totopotomoy Creek

Battle of Cold Harbor

Battle of Haw's Shop

Battle of the Crater (2 companies)

Action at Abraham's Creek

Third Battle of Winchester

Battle of Cedar Creek

Appomattox Campaign

Battle of Five Forks

Third Battle of Petersburg

Battle of Sailor's Creek

Battle of Appomattox Court House

Parents and Siblings

United States Census, 1850, Lawrence, Mercer, New Jersey, United States
HOUSEHOLD ROLE GENDER AGE BIRTHPLACE
John Pitman F 58 New Jersey, Occupation: Weaver
Louisa Pitman F 46 New Jersey
Mary E Pitman F 18 New Jersey
Tabitha Pitman F 16 New Jersey
Thomas Pitman M 15 New Jersey
Joseph Pitman M 14 New Jersey
Charles Pitman M 8 New Jersey
George T Pitman M 6 New Jersey ^[3]

'United States Census, 1870 Newcomb Township, Champaign County, Illinois' ^[4]
One house shows:
J H Bartlett 1870 Male 36 White 1833-1834 Alabama 3
Tabiatha Bartlett 1870 Female 36 White 1833-1834 New Jersey3
Mary Bartlett 1870 Female 11 White 1858-1859 New Jersey3
Geo H Bartlett 1870 Male 8 White 1861-1862 New Jersey 3
Thomas P Bartlett 1870 Male 4 White 1865-1866 Illinois 3
Charles Bartlett 1870 Male 1 White 1868-1869 Illinois 3
Next residence:
John Pitman 1870 Male 73 White 1796-1797 New Jersey 3
Louisa Pitman 1870 Female 66 White 1803-1804 New Jersey 3
Charles Pitman 1870 Male 28 White 1841-1842 New Jersey 3
Joe Dority 1870 Male 22 White 1847-1848 Tennessee 3

Marriage

Marriage record of Charles Pittman and Harritt L Ater:
Name Charles Pittman
Event Type Marriage, Event Date 05 Oct 1887
Event Place Piatt, Illinois, United States
Gender Male, Age 45, Birth Year (Estimated) 1842
Father's Name John Pittman, Mother's Name Lousia Cox
Spouse's Name Harritt L Ater
Spouse's Gender Female, Spouse's Age 22, Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1865
Spouse's Father's Name Richard T Ater, Spouse's Mother's Name Maggie Etherton
Page 99
CITING THIS RECORD^[5]

Residences after Marriage

"United States Census, 1900," Newcomb Township, Champaign, Illinois, United States
Name Charles Pittman, Male, Age 59,
Marital Status Married, Race White
Relationship to Head of Household Head, Years Married 12
Birth Date Dec 1841, Birthplace New Jersey
Marriage Year (Estimated) 1888
Father's Birthplace New Jersey, Mother's Birthplace New Jersey
HOUSEHOLD ROLE GENDER AGE BIRTHPLACE
Charles Pittman Head M 59, b. Dec 1841, New Jersey
Hattie L Pittman Wife F 34, b. May 1866, Illinois
Harry A Pittman Son M 12, b. Dec 1888, Illinois
Frank S Pittman Son M 10, b. Mar 1890, Illinois
Mary E Pittman Daughter F 9, b. Mar 1891, Illinois
Charles C Pittman Son M 7, b. Jul 1893, Illinois
Edith B Pittman Daughter F 5, b. Apr 1895, Illinois
William C Pittman Son M 3, b. Feb 1897, Illinois
(Ben) Don C Pittman Son M 1, b. Sep 1899, Illinois(Bennie C Pittman)
Joseph N Dillam Boarder M 22 Illinois
Pearl O Nasmore Boarder M 18 Illinois
CITING THIS RECORD:^[6]

"United States Census, 1910", North Star Township, Gratiot, Michigan, United States Name: Charles Pittman, Sex: Male, Age: 67 years Birthplace: New Jersey
Marital Status: Married, Race: White
Farmer on home farm, Working on own account, Farm - 162 acres that still had Mortgage.
Relationship to Head of Household: Head
Father's Birthplace: New Jersey, Mother's Birthplace: New Jersey.
Household Role Sex Age Birthplace
Charles Pittman, Household Head, M, 67 , New Jersey, Farmer on home farm
Hattie L Pittman Wife F 43 Illinois
Harry A Pittman Son M 21 Illinois, Laborer on home farm
Frank L Pittman Son M 20 Illinois, Laborer on home farm
M Ethel Pittman Daughter F 18 Illinois
Charles C Pittman Son M 16 Illinois
Edith B Pittman Daughter F 14 Illinois
William C Pittman Son M 13 Illinois
Bennie C Pittman Son M 10 Illinois
Maggie L Pittman Daughter F 8 Illinois
Roy C Pittman Son M 6 Illinois
Nellie J Pittman Daughter F 2 Illinois^[7]

"United States Census, 1920", North Star Township, Gratiot, Michigan, United States. Charles Pittman age 78, Louise M Pittman age 17, Nellie J Pittman age 11.^[8]

Children

Children (10)

Harrison (Harry) A. Pittman, born Dec 1888, in Illinois. (Harrison Ater Pittman, 1888–1923)^[9]

Frank S. Pittman, born Mar 1890, in Illinois, (Frank Lyle? Pittman, 1890–1979)^[10]

Mary E Pittman, b. Mar 1891, Illinois, (Mary Ethel Pittman 1891–1981 )^[11]

Charles C Pittman, b. Jul 1893, Illinois, (Clyde Pittman, 1893–1967)^[12][13]

Edith B Pittman, b. Apr 1895, Illinois, (Edith B Pittman 1895–1980) ^[14]

William C Pittman, Son M 3, b. Feb 1897, Illinois, (William C Pittman, 1897–1969)^[15]

Ben (Bennie) C Pittman, b. Sep 1899, Illinois( Ben C Pittman, 1900–1969 )^[16][17]

M. Louise Pittman, born 1902, in Illinois. (Margaret Louise Pittman, 1902–1995) ^[18]

Roy Clifford Pittman, Male, 1904–1993 , age 6 in 1910 census. ^[19]

Nellie Pittman, born (estimated) 1908, in Champaign County, Illinois (Nellie J Pittman, 1908–1987) age 2 in 1910 census. ^[20][21]

Notes:
"United States Census, 1900,"
In 1900, Charles, brother of Tabitha, was living next door to Tabitha's daughter, Mary Louise (Bartlett) Barnhart. United States Census, 1900: Newcomb Township, Champaign County, Illinois.

Charles Pittman 1900 Male 59 Married White Head Years married:12; Dec 1841 New Jersey 1888 New Jersey New Jersey
Hattie L Pittman 1900 Female 34 Married White Wife Children Living: 7, Years married:12 ; May 1866 Illinois 1888 Indiana Ohio Mother of :7
Harry A Pittman 1900 Male 12 Single White Son ; Dec 1888 Illinois New Jersey Illinois
Frank S Pittman 1900 Male 10 Single White Son Mar 1890 Illinois New Jersey Illinois
Mary E Pittman 1900 Female 9 Single White Daughter; Mar 1891 Illinois New Jersey Illinois
Charles C Pittman 1900 Male 7 Single White Son Jul 1893 Illinois New Jersey Illinois
Edith B Pittman 1900 Female 5 Single White Daughter; Apr 1895 Illinois New Jersey Illinois
William C Pittman 1900 Male 3 Single White Son ; Feb 1897 Illinois New Jersey Illinois
(Ben) Don C Pittman 1900 Male 1 Single White Son; Sep 1899 Illinois New Jersey Illinois
Joseph N Dillam 1900 Male 22 Single White Boarder Jan 1878 Illinois Ohio Ohio
Pearl O Nasmore 1900 Male 18 Single White Boarder Mar 1882 Illinois Ohio Ohio

Henry J Barnhart 1900 Male 46 Married White Head Years married: 20; Jan 1854 Virginia 1880 Virginia Virginia
Mary L Barnhart 1900 Female 42 Married White Wife; Children Living:4; Years married: 20; Sep 1858 New Jersey 1880 Alabama New Jersey Mother of 4
Jesse M Barnhart, 1900 Male 18 Single White Son ; Jan 1882 Illinois Virginia New Jersey
Mabel O Barnhart, 1900 Female 16 Single White Daughter; Aug 1884 Illinois; Virginia New Jersey
Robert M Barnhart 1900 Male 13 Single White Son; Feb 1887 Illinois; Virginia New Jersey
Henry H Barnhart 1900 Male 5 Single White Son; May 1895 Illinois; Virginia New Jersey

"United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-267-12126-85618-15?cc=1325221 : accessed 25 April 2016), Illinois > Champaign > ED 17 Newcomb Township > image 5 of 20; citing NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

Death

Michigan Death Certificates: Name Charles Pittman
Event Type Death, Event Date 10 Jan 1925
Event Place North Star, Gratiot, Michigan, United States
Gender Male, Age 83, Marital Status Widowed
Birth Date 28 Dec 1841, Birthplace New Jersey
Father's Name John Pitman, Mother's Name Louisa Cox
CITING THIS RECORD^[22][23]

Sources

1. ↑ Event Place (Original): New Jersey,Affiliate Film Number: 18, Affiliate Publication Number: M550, Affiliate Publication Title: Index to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Union Soldiers Who Served in Organizations From the State of New Jersey., Note: _, Microfilm Number: 882048, Indexing Batch: X10531-1, Citing this Record: "United States Civil War Soldiers Index, 1861-1865", database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FS8Q-SZD : 25 August 2021), Charles Pittman, 1861-1865.
2. ↑ Military Service Research Notes - Research reading at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3rd_New_Jersey_Cavalry_Regiment
3. ↑ Event Place Lawrence, Mercer, New Jersey, United States, House Number 161, CITING THIS RECORD: "United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M6MV-GYF : accessed 9 April 2016), John Pitman, Lawrence, Mercer, New Jersey, United States; citing family 175, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
4. ↑ "United States Census, 1870," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-12871-233128-63?cc=1438024 : accessed 16 February 2016), Illinois > Champaign > Newcomb > image 5 of 24; citing NARA microfilm publication M593 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
5. ↑ "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1934," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK92-GZMN : accessed 9 April 2016), Charles Pittman and Harritt L Ater, 05 Oct 1887; citing Piatt, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 988,100.
6. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSSZ-Z76 : accessed 9 April 2016), Charles Pittman, Newcomb Township, Champaign, Illinois, United States; citing sheet 8A, family 46, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,240.
7. ↑ Census, 1910, North Star Township, Gratiot, Michigan, United States, Sheet Letter: A, Sheet Number: 15, Affiliate Publication Number: T624, Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), Digital Folder Number: 004972479, Microfilm Number: 1374661, Image Number: 1179, Indexing Batch: N03434-6. Citing this Record: United States Census, 1910", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ML5H-6Q9 : Fri Oct 06 17:43:51 UTC 2023), Entry for Charles Pittman and Hattie L Pittman, 1910.
8. ↑ "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MZST-4BJ : Thu Oct 05 12:24:39 UTC 2023), Entry for Charles Pittman and Louise M Pittman, 1920.
9. ↑ Marriage record of Harrison A. Pittman and Ethel M. Cornwell, Name Harrison A. Pittman, Age (Expanded) 26 years, Birth Year 1888, Birthplace Ill., Spouse's Name Ethel M. Cornwell, Spouse's Age (Expanded) 24 years, Spouse's Birth Year 1890, Event Date 09 Dec 1914, Event Place Ithaca, Gratiot, Michigan, Father's Name Chas. Pittman, Mother's Name Hattie Ater, Spouse's Father's Name Steven Cornwell, Spouse's Mother's Name Annie Golden. CITING THIS RECORD"Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3LR-7J2 : accessed 25 April 2016), Harrison A. Pittman and Ethel M. Cornwell, 09 Dec 1914; citing Ithaca, Gratiot, Michigan, v 2 p 279 rn 3302, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,705.
10. ↑ Marriage record of Frank Pittman and Anna Zoss: Name Frank Pittman, Age (Expanded) 24 years, Birth Year 1890, Birthplace Ill., Spouse's Name Anna Zoss, Spouse's Age (Expanded) 20 years, Spouse's Birth Year 1894, Spouse's Birthplace North Star, Event Date 15 Sep 1914, Event Place Ithaca, Gratiot, Michigan, Father's Name Chas. Pittman, Mother's Name Hattie Ada, Spouse's Father's Name Wm. Zoss, Spouse's Mother's Name N. E. Sines. CITING THIS RECORD "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3LR-QZV : accessed 25 April 2016), Frank Pittman and Anna Zoss, 15 Sep 1914; citing Ithaca, Gratiot, Michigan, v 2 p 274 rn 3232, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,705.
11. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSSZ-Z76 : accessed 9 April 2016), Charles Pittman, Newcomb Township, Champaign, Illinois, United States; citing sheet 8A, family 46, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,240.
12. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSSZ-Z76 : accessed 9 April 2016), Charles Pittman, Newcomb Township, Champaign, Illinois, United States; citing sheet 8A, family 46, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,240.
13. ↑ Marriage record of Clyde Pittman and Leone Chamberlin, Name Clyde Pittman, Age (Expanded) 22 years, Birth Year 1894, Birthplace Ill., Spouse's Name Leone Chamberlin, Spouse's Age (Expanded) 22 years, Spouse's Birth Year 1894, Spouse's Birthplace N.Y., Event Date 15 May 1916, Event Place Kent, Michigan, Father's Name Chas. Pittman, Mother's Name Harriet Artes, Spouse's Father's Name Frank Chamberlin, Spouse's Mother's Name Alice Shoemaker. CITING THIS RECORD "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N3PY-FM5 : accessed 25 April 2016), Clyde Pittman and Leone Chamberlin, 15 May 1916; citing Kent, Michigan, v 3 p 317 rn 3694, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,716.
14. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSSZ-Z76 : accessed 9 April 2016), Charles Pittman, Newcomb Township, Champaign, Illinois, United States; citing sheet 8A, family 46, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,240.
15. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSSZ-Z76 : accessed 9 April 2016), Charles Pittman, Newcomb Township, Champaign, Illinois, United States; citing sheet 8A, family 46, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,240.
16. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MSSZ-Z76 : accessed 9 April 2016), Charles Pittman, Newcomb Township, Champaign, Illinois, United States; citing sheet 8A, family 46, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,240.
17. ↑ Marriage record of Bennie Pittman and Gladys Bowers,

    Name Bennie Pittman, Age (Expanded) 22 years, Birth Year 1900, Birthplace Illinois,

    Spouse's Name Gladys Bowers, Spouse's Age (Expanded) 18 years, Spouse's Birth Year 1904, Spouse's Birthplace Gratiot Co., Michigan,

    Event Date 02 Sep 1922, Event Place Ithaca, Gratiot, Michigan,

    Father's Name Chas Pittman, Mother's Name Harriet Ater,

    Spouse's Father's Name Daniel Bowers.

    CITING THIS RECORD: "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NQMB-X8S : accessed 25 April 2016), Bennie Pittman and Gladys Bowers, 02 Sep 1922; citing Ithaca, Gratiot, Michigan, v 3 rn 1345, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,749.
18. ↑ Marriage record of Theron J. Rowe and M. Louise Pittman, Name Theron J. Rowe, Age (Expanded) 25 years, Birth Year 1896, Birthplace Newport, Me., Spouse's Name M. Louise Pittman, Spouse's Age (Expanded) 19 years, Spouse's Birth Year 1902, Spouse's Birthplace Illinois, Event Date 10 Aug 1921, Event Place Ithaca, Gratiot, Michigan, Father's Name W. S. Rowe, Mother's Name Azalie Smith, Spouse's Father's Name Chas. Pittman, Spouse's Mother's Name Hattie Ater, CITING THIS RECORD: "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N312-3YW : accessed 25 April 2016), Theron J. Rowe and M. Louise Pittman, 10 Aug 1921; citing Ithaca, Gratiot, Michigan, v 3 rn 1013, Department of Vital Records, Lansing; FHL microfilm 2,342,743.
19. ↑ "United States Census, 1910", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ML5H-6Q9 : Fri Oct 06 17:43:51 UTC 2023), Entry for Charles Pittman and Hattie L Pittman, 1910.
20. ↑ "United States Census, 1910", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:ML5H-6Q9 : Fri Oct 06 17:43:51 UTC 2023), Entry for Charles Pittman and Hattie L Pittman, 1910.
21. ↑ Marriage of Bernard M. Mcpharlin and Nellie Pittman: Name Bernard M. Mcpharlin, Event Type Marriage, Event Date 25 Feb 1929, Event Place Marion, Ohio, United States, Age 21, Birth Year (Estimated) 1908, Birthplace Caddilac, Mich., Father's Name George Mcpharlin, Mother's Name Mildred Neal, Spouse's Name Nellie Pittman, Spouse's Age 21, Spouse's Birth Year (Estimated) 1908, Spouse's Birthplace Champaign, Ill., Spouse's Father's Name Charles Pittman, Spouse's Mother's Name Harriett Ater, CITING THIS RECORD: "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2013," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZ2Y-LJH : accessed 25 April 2016), Bernard M. Mcpharlin and Nellie Pittman, 25 Feb 1929; citing Marion, Ohio, United States, reference 569; county courthouses, Ohio; FHL microfilm 384,250.
22. ↑ "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KFSG-19X : accessed 24 April 2016), Charles Pittman, 10 Jan 1925; citing North Star, Gratiot, Michigan, United States, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing; FHL microfilm 1,972,721.
23. ↑ Michigan Deaths and Burials, Name Chas. Pittman, Gender Male, Death Date 10 Jan 1925 Death Place North Star, Gratiot, Michigan, Age 83, Birth Date 1842 Birthplace N.J., Occupation Farmer, Race White, Marital Status Widowed Father's Name John Pittman, Mother's Name Lousia Cox. CITING THIS RECORD"Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FHNG-R43 : accessed 24 April 2016), Chas. Pittman, 10 Jan 1925; citing North Star, Gratiot, Michigan, reference v C p 153; FHL microfilm 985,692.

• "Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FHNG-R43 : accessed 24 April 2016), Chas. Pittman, 10 Jan 1925; citing North Star, Gratiot, Michigan, reference v C p 153; FHL microfilm 985,692.