Joseph, son of John Pitts Sr. & Michal Ann Barbee, was born about 1756 Essex Co VA, died 1819 Robertson Co TN.
Occupation: Farmer
Married: Martha Barbee "Patsy" about 1782. She is a daughter of Joseph Barbee & Mary Bohannon & was born about 1756 Orange Co NC, died 1841 Robertson Co TN.

Children of Joseph & Martha:
1. Bartley born 1783 Chatham Co NC, died about 1860 Lamar Co TX.
Married: Mary Maulding "Polly" 1807. Mary died about 1843 Carroll Co MO.
Children: Govey Mimms, Brunetta, James Gid, Daniel L., Drusilla, Monica & John.
2. Mical born 1790 NC, died Massac Co IL.
Married: James Lynn Jr. 1805 Robertson Co TN. He died in Hopkins Co KY about 1830.
Children: Joseph, Benjamin, Bartlett, Andrew, Samuel, Martha, Young, Craven, Cheatham, Constantine, Nathaniel, Pitts & Patten.
3. Margaret C. "Peggy" born 1793 Chatham Co NC, died before Aug 1830 Robertson Co TN.
Married: Major Gregory. He died before 1830 Robertson Co TN.
Children: Martha "Patsy", Lydia Sally "Liddie", Milly, Jose Oliver, Judith, Mary & Jeremiah.
4. Joseph B. Jr. born 1795 Chatham Co NC, died before Oct 1843 Robertson Co TN.
Married: Jane ?
Children: Margaret Y., Patsy, Elvira, Mary J. & Joseph J.
5. Milly born about 1797 Chatham Co NC, died before 1870 Conway Co AR & buried at Grandview Cemetery.
Married: Robert Boaz Gordon about 1819 Robertson Co TN. He is the son of Alexander Gordon & Sarah Lee & was born 1800 Chester Co SC, died Aug 3, 1853 Conway Co AR & buried at Grandview Cemetery.
Children: Angeline, Alexander, Elvira, Elzanna, Eisora, Joseph Pitts, Johnathan James & Missouri.
6. Rebecca born 1803 Chatham Co NC.
Married: Elisha Willis in Robertson Co TN. He was born 1787 NC.
Children: Elizabeth, William, M.B., M.R., Henry & John.

Notes:
1. 1797 - Joseph Pitts is appointed guardian to Barna Lin who enters into bond in the sum of six hundred pounds with John Pitts and Edwd Walton, security. (Chatham Co NC Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, pg 189)
2. May 1800 A deed, James Barber and Penny Barber to Joseph Pitts duly proved by the oath of John Davis. (Chatham Co NC Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions)
3. May 1805 Deed - John Powers to Joseph Pitts for 228 acres, witness John Pitts, was registered in County Court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 1, pg 338)
4. April 1808 Joseph Pitts Sr. served on a jury in the trial of Abraham Young vs James Wheeler. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 2, pg 23)
5. April 1808 Joseph Pitts Sr. served on a jury in the trial of John Young vs James Wheeler. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 2, pg 25)
6. Apr 1808 Joseph Pitts served on a jury in the case of Holloway Morris vs David Fort. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 2, pg 27)
7. Apr 1808 Joseph Pitts served on a jury in the case of Shadrick Rawls vs Thomas Polk. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 2, pg 29)
8. Apr 1808 Joseph Pitts Sr. served on a jury in the trial of James G. Heard vs Wm B. Vinson. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 2, pg 32)
9. Apr 1808 Joseph Pitts Sr. served on a jury in the trial of Bustard Eastin vs Joseph Robertson. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 2, pg 34)
10. Apr 1808 Joseph Pitts Sr. served on a jury in the trial of Archer Cheatham vs Lemuel Sugg. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 2, pg 35)
11. Apr 1808 Joseph Pitts Sr. served on a jury in the trial of Archer Cheatham vs Lemuel Sugg. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 2, pg 36)
12. July 1808 Joseph Pitts Sr. served on a jury in the trial of Bustard Eastin vs Benjamin Meness Jr. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 2, pg 48)
13. Nov 14, 1812 Joseph Pitts is selected to serve as a juror for the circuit court at its next term. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 3, pg 173)
14. 1812/13 Joseph Pitts is selected for road repair under overseer Robert Baker. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 3, pg 183)
15. Apr 12, 1814 John Stricklin wrote his will & appointed his friends Joseph Pitts Sr. & George Barbee as the executors of his will. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 2, pg 127)
16. Feb 1815 Deed - Joseph Pitts Sr. to Elisha Willis for 100 acres of land was registered in county court. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 3, pg 531)
17. Jan 25, 1818 Joseph Pitts Sr. wrote his will & was recorded in Robertson County court 1819. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 3, pg 65-67)
18. Feb 24, 1819 a Division of Negroes in the settlement of the estate of Joseph Pitts Sr. listing Major Gregory, Elisha Willis, James Lynn, Joseph Pitts Jr., Milly Pitts & Bartley Pitts was recorded in court. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 3, pg 73)
19. May 13, 1819 a Division of Estate to Patsy Pitts was recorded in court. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 3, pg 67-69)
20. Nov 1819 an inventory of the estate of Joseph Pitts Sr. was recorded in court. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 3, pg 26-29)
21. Nov 1819 an Account of Sale in the estate of Joseph Pitts Sr. recorded in court by Bartley Pitts, administrator. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 3, pg 26-29)
22. Feb 12, 1820 a Division of Land in the settlement of the estate of Joseph Pitts Sr. which listed Bartley Pitts, Major Gregory, Elisha Willis, James Lynn, Robert Gordon & Joseph Pitts Jr. was recorded in court. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 3, pg 74-77)
23. 1820 Robertson Co TN census record shows Patsy Pitts as head of household which consisted of 1 male 16-18yrs, 1 male 18-26yrs, & 1 female 45yrs & up. She owned 7 slaves & 1 free colored person. (pg 21, line 31)
24. Nov 1821 Joseph Pitts served as a witness to a deed between Wm, James & Sarah Rice & Susanna Stricklin to Bartley Pitts. (Robt Co TN County Court Bk 6, pg 403)
25. 1830 Robertson Co TN census record shows Patsy as head of household which consisted of 1 male 20-30yrs, 1 female 0-5yrs, & 1 female 50-60yrs old. She owned 2 slaves. (pg 419, line 23)
26. Dec 26, 1839 Martha Pitts "Patsy" wrote her will & it was filed in Robertson County court Dec 1841 term & a letter of administration was granted to Vincent Williams. (Robt Co TN Will Bk 11, pg 94-94a)
27. 1840 Robertson Co TN census record shows Martha as head of household which consisted of 1 male 20-30yrs & 1 female 20-30yrs old. They owned 2 slaves. (pg 191, line 9)
28. Joseph Pitts Sr. & Martha Barbee are my gggg grandparents.

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