Thomas PITTS born Torquay 1845

[Milliepede]

There's a tree that has Thomas born 1845 Stoodleigh/Stadley Devon to William and Mary Ann.
Don't know where that is - near Torquay hopefully!

1851 has him Scotland House Rackenford Devon age 6

1861 has him 17 Barton Vale Bristol Glos age 16 *

Don't know if that's correct but maybe worth another look at that Thomas just in case tho why he wouldn't say his father was William I don't know.  If nothing else his father is a labourer 

* and didn't he marry in Bristol - I wonder where Elizabeth was in 1861.

[Milliepede]

Last one I promise (not had breakfast yet!)

The tree info fits with the birth of Thomas Burnett Pitt Dec 1845 Tiverton which covers Stoodleigh.
There's another one same district Jun 1843.

No s though on Pitt 

[IBarwise]

Yes, there's a couple from Tiverton I need to check (Stoodley is near Tiverton, which is about 25 miles from Torquay) - I don't have access to the censuses right now. I'm fairly sure I checked some from Tiverton years ago when I researched, and rejected them. The one from London seems the most promising. And I keep coming back to the priest, he was definitely Torquay.

One possible clue I have is that his eldest daughter was named Louisa Emily. The other children's names come from the mother's family, so I'm thinking Thomas's mother was maybe Louisa.

Yes they married in Bristol 1868, and Louisa was born in Bristol in 1869. By 1871 they were in Bootle.

[IBarwise]

Just having some trouble trying to post my reply, this might be a duplicate message.

Yes, there's a couple from Tiverton I need to check (Stoodley is near Tiverton, which is about 25 miles from Torquay) - I don't have access to the censuses right now. I'm fairly sure I checked some from Tiverton years ago when I researched, and rejected them. The one from London seems the most promising. And I keep coming back to the priest, he was definitely Torquay.

One possible clue I have is that his eldest daughter was named Louisa Emily. The other children's names come from the mother's family, so I'm thinking Thomas's mother was maybe Louisa.

Yes they married in Bristol 1868, and Louisa was born in Bristol in 1869. By 1871 they were in Bootle.

[Milliepede]

The Reverend Thomas Pitts died 10 Jan 1874 Middlesex.  His widow was Gertrude nee Prowse married 1840 Newton Abbot district.

If I have the right Gertrude she died 20 August 1882 and her sole executor was son The Reverend Thomas Pitts so that definitely rules him out as being yours if he was still alive in 1882..........or does it?

We haven't found Elizabeth and co in 1881 to be sure he was the death in 1879. 

[terryleaman]

Descendancy Narrative of Reverend Thomas Pitts (135)

Reverend Thomas PITTS (135). 
Thomas (135) was born at Torquay on 17 Jul 1804.   was baptized on 17 Aug 1804 at Tormoham. 
 married Gertrude PROWSE (193) at Torquay, Devon,, on 19 May 1840. 
 resided at Torquay, Devon,in 1840, According to Ellis , he lived at Pittville(Formerly Marina House ) , New Quay (Cary Parade) Torquay. 
He appeared on the census of 7 Jun 1841 at Burroughs Lane, Ottley. 
Thomas (135)'s occupation: Clergy list for 1847-
Pitts Thos. Perp. Curate of St. George's, Sowerby Nr Halifax, Yorks

Still there in 1864

at St. George's, Sowerby in Halifax,, in 1841.
He resided at St. George's, Sowerby in Halifax,, on 5 Jul 1843, address at baptism of son Thomas, which took place in Torquay but address given in Parish records is given as "Sowerby in Halifax." 
He appeared on the census of 30 Mar 1851 at St Georges Parsonage, Sowerby. 

Thomas Pitts was still at Sowerby in March 1859, as he - and presumably his son Thomas Pitt - witnessed an ancestors will.
at St. George's, Sowerby in Halifax,, in Mar 1859. 
He appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1861 at St Georges Parsonage, Sowerby.  Thomas (135)'s occupation: at St. George's, Sowerby in Halifax,, in 1864. Clergy list for 1847

Pitts Thos. Perp. Curate of St. George's, Sowerby Nr Halifax, Yorks

Still there in 1864

He appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1871 at St Georges Parsonage, Sowerby.  Thomas (135) died before 1881.

1   Thomas2 PITTS (2125). 
   Thomas (2125) was born on 6 Apr 1841. from baptism record.  He appeared on the census of 7 Jun 1841 at Burroughs Lane, Ottley.  He was baptized at Torquay, Devon,, on 5 Jul 1843. Religion:. Tor Parish Church records on microfiche in Torquay
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Baptisms

Born April 6th 1841  baptised July 5th 1843

Thomas , son of Thomas & Gertrude Pitts
Address; St. George's, Sowerby in Halifax, Yorks
Fathers Occupation; Clergyman. 

He appeared on the census of 30 Mar 1851 at St Georges Parsonage, Sowerby.

Gertrude Elizabeth2 PITTS (2222).  .  Gertrude (2222) was born at Sowerby in Halifax, Yorkshire,, circa 1845.  She appeared on the census of 30 Mar 1851 at St Georges Parsonage, Sowerby. 
She appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1861 at St Georges Parsonage, Sowerby. 
She appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1871 at St Georges Parsonage, Sowerby. 
She married Charles NORMINGTON (2223) circa 1875.  As of circa 1875, her married name was NORMINGTON (2222). 
She was listed as a resident in the census report at Spencer Place Ladies School, Potter Newton, York,, on 3 Apr 1881.      Dwelling:     Spencer Place Ladies School
     Census Place:     Potter Newton, York, England
Charles NORMINGTON     M     39      M     Halifax, York, England
     Rel:     Head
     Occ:     Certificated Teacher (Mr School)
Gertrude NORMINGTON     M     36      F     Sowerby, York, England
     Rel:     Wife
     Occ:     Painting Music Teach Drawing School)
Edith G. NORMINGTON           5      F     Leeds, York, England
     Rel:     Dau
     Occ:     Scholar
Mary NORMINGTON                 2      F     Leeds, York, England
     Rel:     Dau
Harold NORMINGTON           7 m     M     Leeds, York, England
     Rel:     Son
Gertrude PITTS                   W     75      F     Torquay, Devon, England
     Rel:     Mother In Law
Emily J. WOODCOCK             U     23      F     Upper Walmer, Kent, England
     Rel:     Assist Teach
     Occ:     Teacher Of Music

Rachael SOMERSET           W     38      F     Castleford, York, England
     Rel:     Servant
     Occ:     Nurse Domestic Ser.





2.3  Harold3 NORMINGTON (2226).  Harold (2226) died.  Harold (2226) was born at Leeds,, circa 1880.  He was listed as a resident in the census report at Spencer Place Ladies School, Potter Newton, York,, on 3 Apr 1881.     


Bernard2 PITTS (3137) was born circa 1849 at Sowerby, Yorks. 
He appeared on the census of 30 Mar 1851 at St Georges Parsonage, Sowerby. 
He appeared on the census of 7 Apr 1861 at St Georges Parsonage, Sowerby. 
He appeared on the census of 2 Apr 1871 at St Georges Parsonage, Sowerby. 
He appeared on the census of 3 Apr 1881 at St Thomas Hospital, London. 
He appeared on the census of 5 Apr 1891 at 31 Harley Street, London.



Printed on: 23 Jul 2012                 

[IBarwise]

Yes, the legitimate son Thomas was definitely not my ancestor, I'd discovered that he was at Loughborough in 1891! I was just clutching at straws really, because the Rev Thomas Pitts had the strong association with Torquay, so maybe he might have had an illegitimate son, but unlikely.

[Milliepede]

It wouldn't have been a very reverend thing to do would it   

Back to the drawing board.  If only we could find the rest of them in 1881 but I've looked and looked.
Maybe someone else will have more luck. 

All we have for sure is the 1871 and the marriage.  I'm not sure about Torquay you know but am out of options for the minute.