Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
Thomas Moore’s Genealogy Site - Person Sheet
NameReuben Lindsay Pitts 
Birthabt 1797
FatherHenry Pitts (~1765-~1807)
MotherLucy Daniel (~1767-~1805)
Documentation
“Reuben Lindsay Pitts to Keturah Waller Jones the 16th day of November 1822” [Wright-Jones Family Bible Record, Library of Virginia, accession number 25073.]
On 10 June 1826, Robert W. Dunn named Reubin L. Pitts executor of his will. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 20, page 402.]
On 17 July 1826, Reuben L Pitts and Philip Temple were bound $2,000 for Reuben L Pitts’s execution of the last will and testament of Robert W Dunn. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 20, page 403.]
In about 1830, orators R. L. Pitts in his own right and the said R. L. Pitts and John S. Rowzie Merchants and Partners in trade under the firm of R. L. Pitts & Co., Austin Brockenbrough Thomas Matthews, and Robert S. Hipkins and John L. Cox late merchants and partners in trade under the firm of Hipkins & Cox complained that Joseph Allein is indebted to them and is about to leave the commonwealth. No date. Pitts & others vs. Whitlocke. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 45, item 45-O-5.]
On 18 April 1831, the estate of Robert W Dunn in account with Reuben L Pitts was recorded, including a mention of books for children. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 249–251.]
On 3 August 1832, a bill was filed in the case of Garnett vs. Wright. Orators Reubin M. Garnett Guardian of Ellen H. Jones and Thomas C. Gordon and Martha M. M. Gordon the wife of the said Thomas C. Gordon. That John Jones late of the County of Essex the father of your oratrix Martha M. M. departed this life in the month of June 1819 having first made a last will and testament. The land has been divided among the parties thereto entitled—68 acres allotted to your oratrix, her brother John G. Jones and her sister Ellen H. Jones. That the said John G. Jones died an infant without issue in 1824 leaving the following parties entitled to his portion: Susan F. Wright wife of George Wright, Keturah W. Pitts wife of Reubin L. Pitts who has since died leaving an only child John H. Pitts who is at this time an infant, Mary D. Wright wife of Thomas Wright Junr who has also since died leaving two children Selden S. Wright and Sally W. Wright who died an infant, and Sarah A. Jones now Sarah A. Roane, wife of Laurence Roane, the said Susan F., Keturah W., Mary D. and Sarah A. being sisters of the half blood, and your oratrix and the said Ellen H. Jones sisters of the whole blood. Your orator Reubin M. Garnett shews that Ellen H. Jones is entitled to no real estate other than that above mentioned [in the will] and that she is entitled to the following personal estate (including negroes held by her mother Mrs Susan Jones for life under the will of the said John Jones deceased) and 2/13 of 1/7 as distributee of her brother John G. Jones deceased and also an interest in certain property held at this time by Mrs Mary Garnett her grandmother for life under the will her granfather Reubin Garnett [includes a description of property]. Your orator believes that the interest of the said Ellen H. Jones would be greatly promoted by a sale of her interest in the said tract of land. Your orator Thomas C. Gordon and Martha M. M. his wife are also desirous to sell the land. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 45, item 45-G-8.]
On 17 February 1834, Larkin Noel and Reuben L Pitts were bound in the penalty of $1,200 for Larkin Noel’s administration de bonis nom of the estate of William D Rennolds. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, page 236.]
R. L. Pitts was mentioned in the 17 June 1834 will of D. W. Pitts, proved 17 July 1837. “I give to R L Pitts, S D Pitts & Dandridge P Sale one thousand Dollars each.” [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 139–140.]
On 24 July 1834, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Arthur L. Barnes was made by James Phillips, M Clements, and R. L. Pitts. Includes slaves Delphy & youngest child Wm., Peter, Joshua, Willis, Anthony, Sarah a child, Nelly, Fanny, Toby, George, George (young), Jenny & Tasker a child, Lucy a child, Benjamin, Washington, John, Jacob, Robert, Polly & child Winny, Emanuel a child, and Horace. Ordered recorded 16 May 1836. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 10–12.]
On 18 December 1837, the estate of a Robert W. Dunn deceased in account with Reuben L. Pitts was recorded, listing accounts for Eliza Dunn, Delilah Dunn, Jane Dunn and Nancy Dunn, all of equal portions, and their mother Nancy Dunn. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 220–225.]
On 9 January 1838, an inquisition was held at the dwelling house of Elizabeth Tune in the Town of Tappahannock on the death of Jesse Tune, made by James Roy Micou Jr, Reuben Munday, Vincent Dyke, Jackson Dyke, Jonathan Dunn, James Durham, James Phillips, Green Coleman, Philip Gatewood, Mourning Johnston, Reuben L Pitts, and Robert M Pilcher. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 243–244.]
On 20 July 1840, Reuben L Pitts and Austin M Trible were bound in the penalty of $300 for Reuben L Pitts’s administration of the estate of George Gordon, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, page 497.]
On 7 September 1842, orator Augustine Owen of the County of Middlesex complained to the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Essex County. That one Stephen D. Pitts is indebted to him $228.78 with interest from 1 January 1839. That Stephen D. Pitts has removed without the limits of the Commonwealth to the State of Louisiana. Reubin L. Pitts Esq. as agent and attorney for Stephen D. Pitts received from David P. Wright Esq. Executor of Thomas Pitts deceased late of Essex County two negro slaves allotted to Stephen D. Pitts in right of his wife Ann through the will of her father Thomas Pitts. One was called Nessee and was hired to Rix Jordan, and the other, Catharine, was hired to John C. Browne. Filed as Owen vs. Pitts. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-G-14.]
On 7 September 1842, Larkin Hundley complained to the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Essex County that Stephen D. Pitts is in debt to him and is outside the commonwealth. That Reuben L. Pitts as executor of Thomas Pitts has in his possession property from the estate of Thomas Pitts in which Stephen D. Pitts has an interest in right of his wife Anne, daughter of Thomas Pitts. Filed as Hundley vs Pitts on 7 September 1842. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-I-20.]
On 7 September 1842, orators William McDonald, Samuel McDonald and George M. Richardson merchants trading as Wiliam McDonald & Co. complained to the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Essex County. That they trade wholesale in Baltimore in the State of Maryland. Stephen D. Pitts is indebted $1,690.16 with interest from 28 December 1839. He left the State of Virginia several years ago. Your orators are informed that Reubin L. Pitts Esq. agent and attorney has two negro slaves received of David P. Wright Esq., executor of Thomas Pitts late of Essex County, of which Stephen D. Pitts has an interest in right of his wife Ann, daughter of Thomas Pitts. That the negroes have been hired out. Filed as McDonald & Co vs. Pitts. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-H-6.]
On 9 November 1842, Rix Jordan answered a bill exhibited against him by Augustine Owen. That about the beginning of this year he hired of R. L. Pitts a negro woman named Nessee at $2 per month. He requests the case against him to be dismissed. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-G-17.]
On 4 January 1843, Reuben L. Pitts answered a bill exhibited against him by Augustine Owen. He has in his possession two slaves, Catharine and Nessee, from the division of the estate of Thomas Pitts. They are the only property of Stephen D. Pitts in his hands. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-G-20.]
On 4 January 1843, Reuben L. Pitts answered a bill of William McDonald &c against him and others. He is in possession of two slaves, Catharine and Nessee. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-I-4.]
On 4 January 1843, Reuben L. Pitts answered a bill of Larkin Hundley. He has in his possession Catharine and Nessee. Others have also filed bills against him. Dated 4 January 1843. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-I-11.]
On 14 April 1843, William L. Ellis made a deposition in the Tavern of Thomas S. Muse in Tappahannock. That he has been living some years with Stephen D. Pitts’ brother, Reuben L. Pitts, and has often seen letters by Stephen D. Pitts and believes the example to be in his hand. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-I-5.]
On 10 June 1826, Robert W. Dunn named Reubin L. Pitts executor of his will. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 20, page 402.]
On 17 July 1826, Reuben L Pitts and Philip Temple were bound $2,000 for Reuben L Pitts’s execution of the last will and testament of Robert W Dunn. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 20, page 403.]
In about 1830, orators R. L. Pitts in his own right and the said R. L. Pitts and John S. Rowzie Merchants and Partners in trade under the firm of R. L. Pitts & Co., Austin Brockenbrough Thomas Matthews, and Robert S. Hipkins and John L. Cox late merchants and partners in trade under the firm of Hipkins & Cox complained that Joseph Allein is indebted to them and is about to leave the commonwealth. No date. Pitts & others vs. Whitlocke. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 45, item 45-O-5.]
On 18 April 1831, the estate of Robert W Dunn in account with Reuben L Pitts was recorded, including a mention of books for children. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 22, pages 249–251.]
On 3 August 1832, a bill was filed in the case of Garnett vs. Wright. Orators Reubin M. Garnett Guardian of Ellen H. Jones and Thomas C. Gordon and Martha M. M. Gordon the wife of the said Thomas C. Gordon. That John Jones late of the County of Essex the father of your oratrix Martha M. M. departed this life in the month of June 1819 having first made a last will and testament. The land has been divided among the parties thereto entitled—68 acres allotted to your oratrix, her brother John G. Jones and her sister Ellen H. Jones. That the said John G. Jones died an infant without issue in 1824 leaving the following parties entitled to his portion: Susan F. Wright wife of George Wright, Keturah W. Pitts wife of Reubin L. Pitts who has since died leaving an only child John H. Pitts who is at this time an infant, Mary D. Wright wife of Thomas Wright Junr who has also since died leaving two children Selden S. Wright and Sally W. Wright who died an infant, and Sarah A. Jones now Sarah A. Roane, wife of Laurence Roane, the said Susan F., Keturah W., Mary D. and Sarah A. being sisters of the half blood, and your oratrix and the said Ellen H. Jones sisters of the whole blood. Your orator Reubin M. Garnett shews that Ellen H. Jones is entitled to no real estate other than that above mentioned [in the will] and that she is entitled to the following personal estate (including negroes held by her mother Mrs Susan Jones for life under the will of the said John Jones deceased) and 2/13 of 1/7 as distributee of her brother John G. Jones deceased and also an interest in certain property held at this time by Mrs Mary Garnett her grandmother for life under the will her granfather Reubin Garnett [includes a description of property]. Your orator believes that the interest of the said Ellen H. Jones would be greatly promoted by a sale of her interest in the said tract of land. Your orator Thomas C. Gordon and Martha M. M. his wife are also desirous to sell the land. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 45, item 45-G-8.]
On 17 February 1834, Larkin Noel and Reuben L Pitts were bound in the penalty of $1,200 for Larkin Noel’s administration de bonis nom of the estate of William D Rennolds. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 23, page 236.]
R. L. Pitts was mentioned in the 17 June 1834 will of D. W. Pitts, proved 17 July 1837. “I give to R L Pitts, S D Pitts & Dandridge P Sale one thousand Dollars each.” [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 139–140.]
On 24 July 1834, an inventory and appraisal of the estate of Arthur L. Barnes was made by James Phillips, M Clements, and R. L. Pitts. Includes slaves Delphy & youngest child Wm., Peter, Joshua, Willis, Anthony, Sarah a child, Nelly, Fanny, Toby, George, George (young), Jenny & Tasker a child, Lucy a child, Benjamin, Washington, John, Jacob, Robert, Polly & child Winny, Emanuel a child, and Horace. Ordered recorded 16 May 1836. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 10–12.]
On 18 December 1837, the estate of a Robert W. Dunn deceased in account with Reuben L. Pitts was recorded, listing accounts for Eliza Dunn, Delilah Dunn, Jane Dunn and Nancy Dunn, all of equal portions, and their mother Nancy Dunn. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 220–225.]
On 9 January 1838, an inquisition was held at the dwelling house of Elizabeth Tune in the Town of Tappahannock on the death of Jesse Tune, made by James Roy Micou Jr, Reuben Munday, Vincent Dyke, Jackson Dyke, Jonathan Dunn, James Durham, James Phillips, Green Coleman, Philip Gatewood, Mourning Johnston, Reuben L Pitts, and Robert M Pilcher. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, pages 243–244.]
On 20 July 1840, Reuben L Pitts and Austin M Trible were bound in the penalty of $300 for Reuben L Pitts’s administration of the estate of George Gordon, deceased. [Essex County, Virginia, Will Book 24, page 497.]
On 7 September 1842, orator Augustine Owen of the County of Middlesex complained to the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Essex County. That one Stephen D. Pitts is indebted to him $228.78 with interest from 1 January 1839. That Stephen D. Pitts has removed without the limits of the Commonwealth to the State of Louisiana. Reubin L. Pitts Esq. as agent and attorney for Stephen D. Pitts received from David P. Wright Esq. Executor of Thomas Pitts deceased late of Essex County two negro slaves allotted to Stephen D. Pitts in right of his wife Ann through the will of her father Thomas Pitts. One was called Nessee and was hired to Rix Jordan, and the other, Catharine, was hired to John C. Browne. Filed as Owen vs. Pitts. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-G-14.]
On 7 September 1842, Larkin Hundley complained to the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Essex County that Stephen D. Pitts is in debt to him and is outside the commonwealth. That Reuben L. Pitts as executor of Thomas Pitts has in his possession property from the estate of Thomas Pitts in which Stephen D. Pitts has an interest in right of his wife Anne, daughter of Thomas Pitts. Filed as Hundley vs Pitts on 7 September 1842. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-I-20.]
On 7 September 1842, orators William McDonald, Samuel McDonald and George M. Richardson merchants trading as Wiliam McDonald & Co. complained to the Circuit Superior Court of Law and Chancery for Essex County. That they trade wholesale in Baltimore in the State of Maryland. Stephen D. Pitts is indebted $1,690.16 with interest from 28 December 1839. He left the State of Virginia several years ago. Your orators are informed that Reubin L. Pitts Esq. agent and attorney has two negro slaves received of David P. Wright Esq., executor of Thomas Pitts late of Essex County, of which Stephen D. Pitts has an interest in right of his wife Ann, daughter of Thomas Pitts. That the negroes have been hired out. Filed as McDonald & Co vs. Pitts. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-H-6.]
On 9 November 1842, Rix Jordan answered a bill exhibited against him by Augustine Owen. That about the beginning of this year he hired of R. L. Pitts a negro woman named Nessee at $2 per month. He requests the case against him to be dismissed. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-G-17.]
On 4 January 1843, Reuben L. Pitts answered a bill exhibited against him by Augustine Owen. He has in his possession two slaves, Catharine and Nessee, from the division of the estate of Thomas Pitts. They are the only property of Stephen D. Pitts in his hands. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-G-20.]
On 4 January 1843, Reuben L. Pitts answered a bill of William McDonald &c against him and others. He is in possession of two slaves, Catharine and Nessee. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-I-4.]
On 4 January 1843, Reuben L. Pitts answered a bill of Larkin Hundley. He has in his possession Catharine and Nessee. Others have also filed bills against him. Dated 4 January 1843. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-I-11.]
On 14 April 1843, William L. Ellis made a deposition in the Tavern of Thomas S. Muse in Tappahannock. That he has been living some years with Stephen D. Pitts’ brother, Reuben L. Pitts, and has often seen letters by Stephen D. Pitts and believes the example to be in his hand. [Essex County, Virginia, Box Chancery No. 51, item 51-I-5.]
Spouses
Marriage16 Nov 1822, Essex County, Virginia
ChildrenJohn Henry (1825-)