Pitman - Joseph M.
Source: H.W. Beckwith History of Montgomery County, Indiana (Chicago: HH Hill, 1881) p 581
Joseph M. PITMAN, farmer, Darlington, is the son of Joseph and Phoebe (BOWERS) Pitman, both natives of NJ, the former was b. 1782, the latter 1785; they were pioneer settlers of Ohio, and members of the Baptist Church. Joseph M. was b. in 1826 and came to Montgomery County in 1853. He was married in 1848 to Rebecca GARRISON by whom he has 9 children: John H; Charles W; Robert W; Lydia M; Daniel V; Caroline; James; Thomas G; Joseph W. He is a member of the democratic party. He served 6 months in the 11th Ind at the close of the late war. His early education was wholly neglected and feeling sharply the great disadvantages of this neglect he fails to use no means in his power for the intellectual advancement of his children. He and his wife are faithful members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. - typed by kbz