1850 US Census, Alabama, Cherokee County, District 26, Family No. 561, Line 13; William S. Pitts; age, 37; male; Occupation, farmer; Value of real estate owned, $300; Birthplace, South Carolina.
1860 US Census, Alabama, De Kalb County, Northern Division, Family No. 494, Line 21; William S. Pitts; age, 48; male; Occupation, farmer; Value of real estate owned, $550; value of personal estate, $438; Birthplace, South Carolina.