This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: drewsmithtpa Surnames: Pitts Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.pitts/2212.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: As he appears in Michigan in censuses from 1860 to 1900, you have to wonder if he could be the same as the Austin Pitts in the 1850 census for Canton, Wayne County, Michigan. That Austin Pitts was also born in New York. Although the 1850 Austin Pitts is listed as 21 in that census, it's certainly possible that he was several years younger (and whoever provided the information either didn't know his age or lied about it). If that's the right Austin Pitts, then the Pitts couple living in the household next door (they were also born in New York) could be his parents. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.