About The Pitt Family from Shropshire
Please sign in to see more. Our story begins in the 17th century at the time of the restoration of the monarchy and, at this stage, covers the reigns of Charles II, James II, William and Mary and George I, the first of the Hanoverians.
The origins of the Pitt family would appear to be in the Teme Valley, in the scattering of villages where the three counties of Shropshire (Salop), Herefordshire and Worcestershire meet. They were originally in the south of the area but with the industrial revolution moved north attracted by the opportunities in mining, quarrying and the iron industry. they settled in villages close to Ludlow. With the demise of the iron industry in Shropshire, there was further migration to the Black Country.
The family tree has been compiled from Census and Parish records including visiting Shropshire to examine church and chapel records. Records are incomplete when you get back to the 17th century, mainly because of the "Gap" - parish registers were rarely kept during the Commonwealth. So, although we have details of earlier Pitt's, these have not been included, as the connection cannot be documented.
I am also indebted to the information provided by those from other branches of the family, which has broadened the scope and enriched the family history.
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