This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: maryachtrh Surnames: Classification: death Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.pitts/2156/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Taken from the Dallas Morning News, 2 March 1898 Pitts - Pittsburg, Texas, February 26 - Major H. Pitts, for whom the city of Pittsburg was named died at his residence here this morning, the result of a stroke of paralysis received about a year ago. He was 83 years old and had lived here nearly fifty years, during which time he had been engaged as a farmer and merchant. He served in the Creek Indian War for which he drew a pension from the government. 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.