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Edward Kinkade Pitman

Birth	:	15 Mar 1835 Estill County, Kentucky, USA
Death	:	25 Aug 1902 Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lae War Cemetery and Memorial, Lae, Lae District, Papua New Guinea
Coordinate	:	-6.7231320, 146.9969040
Plot	:	B1-29
Description	:	August 28, l902 EDWARD KINKAID PITMAN was born in Estill County, Kentucky, March l5, l835, and died at his home in Leon, Iowa, August 25, l902, aged 67 years, 5 months and l0 days. His father came of sturdy English stock while his mother was of Irish origin. In l838 the family moved from Kentucky to Illinois and fourteen years later came to Decatur County, Iowa, settling on a farm in Eden Township, 7 miles south of Leon, where the subject of this eketch endured the hardships common to the pioneer farmer's son. In the spring of l863, he enlisted... Read More	August 28, l902 EDWARD KINKAID PITMAN was born in Estill County, Kentucky, March l5, l835, and died at his home in Leon, Iowa, August 25, l902, aged 67 years, 5 months and l0 days. His father came of sturdy English stock while his mother was of Irish origin. In l838 the family moved from Kentucky to Illinois and fourteen years later came to Decatur County, Iowa, settling on a farm in Eden Township, 7 miles south of Leon, where the subject of this eketch endured the hardships common to the pioneer farmer's son. In the spring of l863, he enlisted as a private in Co. G 3rd Missouri Cavalry, in which he served until the following December, when the regiment was broken up by hard service and divided, his company being assigned to the 7th Missouri Cavalry. From that time until the close of the war, he was connected with the quarter-master's department. In the winter of l865-6 he taught school near Pleasanton, and the following autumn was elected clerk of the courts, which office he filled for four years, after which he purchased and for two years edited the Leon Pioneer, the first newspaper published in Leon. Deceased has always affiliated with the Democratic Party and in l872 was appointed a delegate to the national convention which nominated Horace Greeley for President. MR. PITMAN was postmaster of Leon from l886-l889, prior to which time he had been for some years engaged in merchandising. Since his retirement from the post office he had built up an extensive real estate and loan business, and enjoyed the entire confidence of all his patrons and business associates. Early in life the deceased became a member of the Christian Church and philanthropic enterprises. The temperance cause especially found in him a jealous and untiring worker and he was always found ready to aid and succor the unfortunate and oppressed. His generosity was only bounded by his ability, and many are the unselfish deeds which he performed in an earnest endeavor to follow in the footsteps of the Master who said "Do unto others as you would have then do unto you." For many years he had been a member of the Masonic Fraternity and had filled numerous offices within gift of that society. MR. PITMAN had been a resident of Leon since l867, had continuously labored for the upbuilding of the town. He, with others, promoted a movement to secure the entrance into Leon of the Missouri, Iowa and Nebraska Railroad, of which Ex-Governor Drake was then President, and which is now a part of the Keokuk and Western system. Failing in that, efforts were made which resulted in the building of the Chariton branch of the C.B. and Q. and later the Des Moines, Osceola, and Southern Railroad which has of late years proved of benefit to the town and county. Deceased was married on September 6, l854, to MISS LOUISA OSBORN, the mother of all his children. Her death occurred January 30, l874, and in l875 he was married to MRS. SARAH I. CASTER, mother of J.M. and J.A. CASTER of this city, who died August ll, l890. On December 9, l89l, deceased was united in marriage with MRS. SARAH L. DALE, a lifelong acquaintance. MR. PITMAN was the father of five children, four of whom, MRS. M.P. LINDSEY and MRS. ORRA GARDNER, of Leon; MRS. H.A. HILLIKER and ED K. PITMAN JR., of Des Moines, together with a wife, survive him and were present at his bedside during his illness and death. Two brothers, JOHN W. PITMAN, of Havana, Ill., and J.H. PITMAN, of Leon, with three sisters, MESDAMES MARY E. STANLEY, of Concordia, Kansas; RENA MCDOWELL, of Davis City and MARGARET POOL, of Leon, are left behind. He was a kind loving husband, an indulgent affectionate father and a truly loyal brother. May his memory remain green in the hearts of those he loved and served. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The following tribute to the memory of MR. PITMAN was paid by a lifelong friend and business competitor which is an evidence of the esteem in which he was held. ED, as he was familiarly known, was on the side of the people, to make them better, wiser and happier, was to him a genuine pleasure. He will be missed by many to whom he gave sympathy and encouragement in their troubles. The funeral of MR. PITMAN occurred Tuesday afternoon at his home, and a large number of friends were in attendance. The services were conducted by Elder H.H. Hubbell of the Christian Church, and the Masonic Order had charge of the funeral. The body was laid to rest in the Leon Cemetery.

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Edward Kinkade Pitman's memorial is located at: Lae War Cemetery and Memorial, Lae, Lae District, Papua New Guinea.
When did Edward Kinkade Pitman death?
Edward Kinkade Pitman death on 25 Aug 1902 in Leon, Decatur County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: -6.7231320
Longitude: 146.9969040

Family Members:

Parent

Thomas Pitman

(1809 - 1881)

Margaret Kinkade Pitman

(1810 - 1876)

Spouse

Sarah Irene Parsons Pitman

(1836 - 1890)

Louisa Osborn Pitman

(1838 - 1874)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Sgt James Henry Pitman

(1843 - 1940)

Margaret Evelyn “Maggie” Pitman Poole

(1846 - 1905)

Orenna Jane “Rena” Pitman McDowell

(1849 - 1916)

Children

Adella Pitman Hilliker

(1860 - 1921)

Orra Pitman Gardner

(1868 - 1953)

Flowers:

Left by Anonymous on 15 Jun 2010

Sgt. Pitman, thank you for your service in the 7th Missouri State Militia Cavalry, Co. K.

Left by Anonymous on 07 Dec 2010

Left by Anonymous on 25 Jul 2019

Thank you for your service in the 3rd Missouri Cavalry.

Left by Anonymous on 02 Jul 2020

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