VMI Archives Historical Rosters: John Henry Pitts

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John Henry Pitts

Roster ID 47
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First Name:	John
Middle Name:	Henry
Last Name:	Pitts
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Affiliation:	Class of 1844
Biography & Genealogy:	John Henry Pitts, Class of 1844. b. 1825 Tappahannock, VA; d. 1861 Essex Co., VA; Parents- Reuben Lindsey Pitts & Kiturah Waller Jones; graduate; Civil War- Capt. C.S.A; died June 1861 after organizing his company but before active service; teacher; married 1849 Sarah Ann Ellis.

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