Pitkin, Samuel L., 1803-1845

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Samuel Leonard Pitkin, from East Hartford, CT, entered the American Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy (forerunner of Norwich University) in 1821 and graduated in 1823. Later he was involved in the dry goods business, the manufacture of gunpowder, and banking. Pitkin also served in the Connecticut State Militia from 1823-1838, rising to the rank of major general. He served as Adjutant General of the State of Connecticut from 1838-1844 and was active in state and local politics. He married Mary Ann Lewis (d. 1891) in 1831. The control file included with the collection contains additional biographical information on Samuel L. Pitkin.

From the description of Samuel Leonard Pitkin papers, 1816-1824. (University of Rochester). WorldCat record id: 647794090

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creatorOf Pitkin, Samuel Leonard, 1803-1845. Correspondence, 1836-1841. Connecticut Historical Society
creatorOf Pitkin, Samuel L., 1803-1845. Account book, 1835-1841. Connecticut Historical Society
creatorOf Pitkin, Samuel L., 1803-1845. Samuel Pitkin account book, 1835-1840. Connecticut Historical Society
referencedIn Olmsted, Ashbel. Ashbel Olmsted account books, 1839-1888. Connecticut Historical Society
creatorOf Pitkin, Samuel L., 1803-1845. Samuel Leonard Pitkin papers, 1816-1824. Norwich University, Kreitzberg Library
creatorOf Pitkin, Samuel, 1803-1845. Samuel Pitkin correspondence, 1828-1844. Connecticut Historical Society
creatorOf Pitkin, Samuel L. Pitkin Family genealogy, ca. 1831. Connecticut Historical Society
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associatedWith Norwich University corporateBody
associatedWith Olmsted, Ashbel. person
associatedWith Pitkin family family
associatedWith Stanley family family
Place Name Admin Code Country
Connecticut--East Hartford
New England
East Hartford (Conn.)
Windham (Vt.)
New Hampshire
East Hartford (Conn.)
Connecticut--East Hartford
Connecticut--East Hartford
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Correspondence
Families
Genealogy
Gunpowder
Gunpowder industry
Merchants
Mills and mill-work
Miniature painting
Pedestrian excursions
Powder mills
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Birth 1803-04-01

Death 1845-02-18

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