Background
PITT, Francis Joseph was born in November 1840. Son of William and grandson of Joseph Pitt, Member of Parliament, of Estcourt, Cc. Wiltshire, and Pittville, Cheltenham.
PITT, Francis Joseph was born in November 1840. Son of William and grandson of Joseph Pitt, Member of Parliament, of Estcourt, Cc. Wiltshire, and Pittville, Cheltenham.
Cheltenham.
Served in Baltic 1854 and 1855 (medal). On East and West Coasts of Africa, 1858. In relief of Livingstone Expedition, and suppression of slave trade.
In Zanzibar, 1859 (thanked by Foreign Office). In Japan 1863 and 1864 (wounded, despatches). Naval Assistant Director of Transports, Admiralty, 1893-1903.
In South Africa during Boer War (medal). Has Royal Humane Society’s Medal for Saving Life. Royal Navy.
Club: United Service.
Travelling and shooting.
Spouse 1870, Barbara Sophie, daughter of Robert Davidson, Physician-General of Madras Army, and widow of Horatio Nelson, B.C.S.
Companion of the Bath 1900. Captain.