Robert Pitt
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Robert Pitt

William's fifth child

Described himself as a "merchant of Bristol and Isle of Wight" (Isle of Wight, VA)

First trip to Virginia in 1609

Returned in 1628 as captain of the privateer "Thunder"

Probably settled in Isle of Wight after his father's death.

He represented that county in the House of Burgesses, 1649-1660.

He was a member of the Governor's Council  and Colonel of Isle of Wight Militia in 1662.

Married daughter of George Stevens, who was a burgess from Surry County, Virginia in 1652.

son, John Pitt

 

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