Person Record

Metadata

Name

Pitts, Daniel Holden

Genealogy ID

01909

Born

11 MAY 1839

Birthplace

Mansfield, Tioga PA

Deceased

17 JUN 1909

Deceased where

Mansfield, Tioga PA

Cemetery

Oakwood Cemetery

Education

Mansfield Classical Seminary

Occupation

Merchant, farmer
1866 Murdough & Pitts Brothers
1869 Pitts Brothers

Titles & honors

Burgess of Mansfield 1876, 1879, 1885
Councilman
School Board
Trustee of MSNS
Civil War veteran
G.A.R. Mansfield Post # 48.

Military

Civil War

Father

Apollos Pitts

Mother

Phebe Maria Mudge

Spouse

Eliza Jane Bodine

Children

Clyde Pitts
Eva Pitts
Lewis Pitts

Reference

Obit 1897 GAR

Notes

[1897 Tioga County History page 1058] Daniel H. Pitts, son of Apollos Pitts, was born in Mansfield, Tioga county, May 11, 1839, and was educated in the common schools and Mansfield Classical Seminary. After leaving school he worked on the homestead farm until April, 1861, when he enlisted in Company K, Fifth Pennsylvania

Reserve, and served with his regiment until June, 1864. Among other battles, he participated in the Seven Days’ Fight before Richmond and the battles of the Wilderness, where he was wounded in the right arm. After his discharge from the service, he became sutler of the Seventh Kansas Cavalry, and continued as such until the close of the war, when he returned to Mansfield. In February, 1866, he became a member of the firm of Murdough & Pitts Brothers, which three years later changed to Pitts Brothers. In 1879 his brother, Aaron M., withdrew, and Frank Hart acquiring an interest , the firm then became D.H. Pitts and Company. A short time afterwards Mr. Pitts purchased Mr. Hart’s interest, and has since carried on the business alone, his store now being the leading mercantile establishment in Mansfield. January 4, 1870 , he married Jennie Bodine , a daughter of Frederick Bodine, to which union have been born three children: Clyde D., Eva B., and Lew F. In politics, Mr. Pitts is a Democrat, and has served as burgess, member of the council. and school director. As a business man, his career has been one of uninterrupted success, and he justly ranks as one of the leading citizens of his native county. His store stands upon the spot where he was born, and the large business which he has built up is the most enduring and appropriate monument that it could bear to mark the growth and development of the town. Mr. Pitts has been a warm friend of the State Normal School, and has served for many years as a member and president of the board of trustees. He has taken an active interest in local and national politics, and has been a delegate to many to many county conventions. In 1888 he was a delegate from this congressional district to the National Democratic Convention at St. Louis that re-nominated Grover Cleveland for the presidency.

PITTS, Daniel H. - Mr. Daniel H. Pitts, aged 70, died at his home in Mansfield last Tuesday morning, after a long period of poor health. He was a son of Apollos and Phoebe M. Pitts, and was born in Mansfield on May 11, 1839. He was educated in the common schools and the Mansfield Classical Seminary. After leaving school he worked on the homestead farm until April 1861, when he enlisted in Company K, 5th Pennsylvania Reserves, and served with his regiment until June, 1864. Among other battles, he participated in the seven day's fight before Richmond and the battles of the Wilderness, where he was wounded in the right arm. After his honorable discharge from the service, he became sutler [?] of the 7th Kansas Cavalry, and continued as such until the close of the war, when he returned to Mansfield. In February, 1866 he became a member of the general merchandise firm of Murdough & Pitts Brothers, which three years later was changed to the Pitts Brothers, In 1879, his brother, Aaron M. withdrew, and Frank P. Hart acquired an interest; the firm then became D.H. Pitts & Co. Later Mr. Pitts purchased Mr. Hart's interest, and after a few years he took as a partner J.M. Clark, and this was followed by a partnership with Messrs. Edward H. Ross and Thomas W. Judge, which continued several years. Mr. Ross then retired and the firm became Pitts & Judge. About a year ago Mr. Pitts disposed of his interest to Mr. Judge, and retired from active business. On January 4, 1870 Mr. Pitts married Miss Jennie Bodine, a daughter of Frederick Bodine, who with one son, Lew F., and a daughter, Eva B., survive. One brother, John F. Pitts, of Wellsboro, and one sister, Mrs. Mary P. Smith, of Osawatomie, Kansas, also survive. In politics, Mr. Pitts was a Democrat, and had served as Burgess, Councilman and on the school board, and for many years was a trustee of the Mansfield State Normal School. In 1888 Mr. Pitts was a delegate from this congressional district to the Democratic National Convention in St. Louis, which renominated Grover Cleveland for the president. Mr. Pitts was a member of the First M.E. church of Mansfield, and was highly esteemed by all who knew him. The funeral was held on Thursday at 3 p.m. - Wellsboro Agitator, June 23, 1909, p.1

DANIEL H. PITTS was born the 11th day of May 1839 in Mansfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. He enlisted April 1861 in Co. K, 5th PA Reserves and served with his regiment until June 1864. Among other battles he participated in the Seven Days fight before Richmond and the battles of the Wilderness where he was wounded in the right arm. After his discharge from the service he became Sutler of the 7th Kansas Cavalry and continued as such until the close of the war. This regiment was organized at Camp Curtin June 20th ’61 with the following officers, John I, Gregg, Colonel; Joseph W. Fisher Lt. Col; and George Dare, Major; Capt. Seneca O. Simmons was soon appointed in place of Colonel Gregg who was transferred. In addition to the battles mentioned above the regiment took part in the following battles and engagements, Seven Days Battles, Gaines Mills, Charles City Cross Roads, Malvern Hill, Second Bull Run, South Mountain, Antietam, Gettysburg, Brentzville. After the battle of the Wilderness the regiment took part in the series of engagements which lasted until the end of May 1865 when the term of service of the men having expires. They proceeded to Harrisburg where they were mustered out. They served for three years with great gallantry and were always in the thickest of the fray. – GAR48 p.242