1I am hoping to create a (brief!) biographical outline of this man, who married Pauline Frances Addison (always known as Fanny, and also an actor) in Preston, Lancashire, 19 Dec 1874. The few references I've found to his life suggest that the Pitts were quite a well-known American theatrical family. Henry's father was Charles Dibdin Pitt, and I found a reference saying 'of course another link between the Pitts and the Dibdins', whatever that means, presumably through the theatre. Henry died in 1898, apparently by suicide after drinking carbolic acid, depressed by the state of his career. This may or may not be the case, I am quoting contemporary newspaper reports. I fully appreciate that other forum members, particularly anyone related to Henry, may have alternative information on this sensitive issue.
My real interest is the Addison family. I am aware of the other thread on the site discussing Fanny's father Edward Phillips Addison, and I am not in need of further information on the Addisons, just on Henry Mader Pitt. All help most gratefully received, and as always will be acknowledged in my intended publication.
