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James Buchanan “Jim” Pitts

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James Buchanan “Jim” Pitts

Birth
Missouri, USA
Death
22 Feb 1885 (aged 28–29)
New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas, USA
Burial
New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas, USA Add to Map
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Prisoner who was shot during a gunfight on the International & Great Northern express train traveling from Austin to San Antonio. He was a member of the Helotes Gang, known for robberies of post offices, and banks. He was married for only 4 months to Laura Melissa Scott (daughter of Thomas Jefferson Scott and Laura E Johnson)
Prisoner who was shot during a gunfight on the International & Great Northern express train traveling from Austin to San Antonio. He was a member of the Helotes Gang, known for robberies of post offices, and banks. He was married for only 4 months to Laura Melissa Scott (daughter of Thomas Jefferson Scott and Laura E Johnson)


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