Charles Pitt, 1831–1913 (aged 82 years)
- Name
- Charles /Pitt/
- Given names
- Charles
- Surname
- Pitt
| Birth | about 1831 |
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| Marriage | Mary Ann Jane Wilkinson — View this family 1868 (aged 37 years) |
| Birth of a son | Henry Albert Pitt 1874 (aged 43 years) |
| Death of a brother | Joseph Pitt 3 December 1895 (aged 64 years) Death of Mr. Joseph Pitt. The "Rylstone Advocate" says it is with regret that we have to record the death of Mr Joseph Pitt, of Cudgegong, which sad event took place at his residence, on Tuesday night rather suddenly. For sometime past the deceased gentle-man had been in a delicate state of health and under the care of Dr Nicholl, of Mudgee. On the day prior to his death, Mr Pitt felt in better health than he had for some time past, but on the evening of his death, he took a bad turn, and passed away peacefully, sitting in his chair, surrounded by his loving sons and daughters. The death of the deceased gentleman cast quite a gloom over Cudgegong, where he been a resident for over 28 years, and was highly respected by all who came in contact with him. The late Mr Pitt was 60 years of age, and a native of Richmond, near Windsor. The remains were interred in the Cudgegong cemetery, on Thursday morning, and were followed to the grave by his sorrowing sons, daughters, relatives, and a large concourse of friends. The Rev D Winter, R.D., read the burial services in a very impressive manner, and spoke in feeling terms of the good qualities of deceased gentleman, and the sad blow to his loving and affectionate family (Windsor and Richmond Gazette, Saturday 14 December 1895, page 22). |
| Retires | 24 January 1903 (aged 72 years) Personal Perhaps the oldest blacksmithing business in Windsor is that just disposed of by Mr. Charles Pitt, which has been carried on so successfully for the past 51 years. The business changed hands this week. It was founded by Mr. Pitt's father, and was first conducted in Bridge-street, on the spot where Mr. W. Moses' bakery now stands, and it was there that Mr. Charles Pitt served his apprenticeship, and worked with his father until 1863, when the business was transferred to him. He then erected the shop and residence in George-street, and has conducted the business there ever since. Mr. Pitt has turned out from his smithy some of our best tradesmen, many of whom are to be found conducting flourishing businesses in various parts of the State. His successor, Mr. W. G. White, is a typical son of Vulcan, a robust man, with plenty of brawn and muscle, and he comes here with the reputation of being a thorough tradesman. Mr. White served his apprenticeship with Mr. A. Jarmain, of Gunnedah, and on the completion of his term, resolved on gaining as much experience as possible throughout the State. He spent several years in various shops in different parts of New South Wales, and gained a varied and sound experience; for the two years, prior to coming to Windsor, he had been employed at his trade in Sydney. Having gained practical competency he decided to settle down, and with this end, came to Windsor and purchased Mr. Pitt's business, and we feel confident that he will there be able to retain the confidence of his predecessor's clientele, and make new friends in the Hawkesbury. In Barraba, while on his rambling career, Mr. White conducted, in conjunction with the blacksmithing, a coachbuilding business, and turned out some good work for the people of that district. He has a comprehensive knowledge of all kinds of machinery - in fact you cannot put him astray in anything that can be made of iron (Windsor and Richmond Gazette, Saturday 24 January 1903, p. 9). |
| Death | 30 October 1913 (aged 82 years) Note: The death of Charles Pitt which took place on Thursday morning last, removes an old and highly estee… The death of Charles Pitt which took place on Thursday morning last, removes an old and highly esteemed resident from the district. The late. Charles Pitt had been in business in Windsor for many years as a blacksmith, but retired about twelve years ago on account of illness, and lived privately at Newtown. He suffered a great deal from rheumatism which was the cause of his death. He was 82 years of age and leaves a widow and grown-up family, viz., Emily, Mrs. T. Maguire, junr., Henry, Ethel, Sydney, Mrs. W. McMahon, Gertrude (also married), and Mrs. H. Clifford. The funeral took place on Friday, when the remains were buried in the R.C. cemetery, Windsor. Rev. Father McDonnell was the officiating clergy-man, and Mr. Chandler the undertaker (Windsor and Richmond Gazette, Saturday 1 November 1913, p. 4). |
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| Marriage | Marriage — 1868 — |
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7 years
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1874–1945
Birth: 1874
43 Death: 22 August 1945 — St Josephs Hospital, Auburn, New South Wales, Australia |
| Retires | Personal Perhaps the oldest blacksmithing business in Windsor is that just disposed of by Mr. Charles Pitt, which has been carried on so successfully for the past 51 years. The business changed hands this week. It was founded by Mr. Pitt's father, and was first conducted in Bridge-street, on the spot where Mr. W. Moses' bakery now stands, and it was there that Mr. Charles Pitt served his apprenticeship, and worked with his father until 1863, when the business was transferred to him. He then erected the shop and residence in George-street, and has conducted the business there ever since. Mr. Pitt has turned out from his smithy some of our best tradesmen, many of whom are to be found conducting flourishing businesses in various parts of the State. His successor, Mr. W. G. White, is a typical son of Vulcan, a robust man, with plenty of brawn and muscle, and he comes here with the reputation of being a thorough tradesman. Mr. White served his apprenticeship with Mr. A. Jarmain, of Gunnedah, and on the completion of his term, resolved on gaining as much experience as possible throughout the State. He spent several years in various shops in different parts of New South Wales, and gained a varied and sound experience; for the two years, prior to coming to Windsor, he had been employed at his trade in Sydney. Having gained practical competency he decided to settle down, and with this end, came to Windsor and purchased Mr. Pitt's business, and we feel confident that he will there be able to retain the confidence of his predecessor's clientele, and make new friends in the Hawkesbury. In Barraba, while on his rambling career, Mr. White conducted, in conjunction with the blacksmithing, a coachbuilding business, and turned out some good work for the people of that district. He has a comprehensive knowledge of all kinds of machinery - in fact you cannot put him astray in anything that can be made of iron (Windsor and Richmond Gazette, Saturday 24 January 1903, p. 9). |
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| Death | The death of Charles Pitt which took place on Thursday morning last, removes an old and highly esteemed resident from the district. The late. Charles Pitt had been in business in Windsor for many years as a blacksmith, but retired about twelve years ago on account of illness, and lived privately at Newtown. He suffered a great deal from rheumatism which was the cause of his death. He was 82 years of age and leaves a widow and grown-up family, viz., Emily, Mrs. T. Maguire, junr., Henry, Ethel, Sydney, Mrs. W. McMahon, Gertrude (also married), and Mrs. H. Clifford. The funeral took place on Friday, when the remains were buried in the R.C. cemetery, Windsor. Rev. Father McDonnell was the officiating clergy-man, and Mr. Chandler the undertaker (Windsor and Richmond Gazette, Saturday 1 November 1913, p. 4). |