This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: MelvinClark99 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.pitts/982.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I just now (finally) came back to this entry and saw your query. According to accounts in publications the man who killed Abner Pitts was named William Collins, who was then convicted of manslaughter. Collins was sentenced to 10 years in prison, but I have no idea how much time he actually served. Do you know anything about Abner Pitts and/or his wife? Thanks. Mel Clark 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.