Family Group Sheet
NamePaul J. Petitt, 2C1R
Birth3 Nov 1914, Carter Co., Kentucky
Death4 May 1945, in action in the Pacific Ocean
BurialNew Sill Cem., Christy Creek, Rowan Co., Kentucky
FatherFrank Petitt (1892-1956)
MotherNettie James (1894-1965)
Marriageabt 1938, Kentucky
SpouseEdna D. Whitt
Birth13 Mar 1922, Morgan Co., Kentucky
FatherWalter Whitt (1890-1981)
MotherEffie Caskey (1894-1981)
Children
1 FJoyce Ann Petitt , 3rd Cousin (Data Omitted for Privacy)*
Notes for Paul J. Petitt
The Kentucky Birth Index lists Paul J. Petitt, born 3 Nov 1914 in Carter Co., mother’s maiden name Nettie James.
A clipping from an unspecified newspaper, reprinted in Rowan County Jottings by Leroy Hinton, says "Haldeman - May 14, 1931 : The Dramatic Club of the Haldeman High School will present a play, "The Empty House", at 7 pm Friday night of this week, the following is the cast of characters: Nora, the maid, Martilla Hicks; Larry Ferguson, Paul Pettit; ...."
His stone in New Sill Cemetery reads Paul J. Pettit, 3 Nov 1914 - 4 May 1945.
His funeral was not held until 1949, though. The Rowan County News of Feb. 17, 1949, contained a notice that "A funeral is set for Sunday for Seaman Paul Petitt, son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Petitt of Morehead, killed while serving aboard an LST in the Pacific. Surviving are his parents, one daughter, Joyce Ann, 3 sisters, Rose Petitt of Columbus, Oh; Mildred Petitt and Mrs. Marvin Sturgill, both of Morehead, and four brothers, Russell, Homer, Leonard and Ewing, all of Morehead."
A clipping from an unspecified newspaper, reprinted in Rowan County Jottings by Leroy Hinton, says "Haldeman - May 14, 1931 : The Dramatic Club of the Haldeman High School will present a play, "The Empty House", at 7 pm Friday night of this week, the following is the cast of characters: Nora, the maid, Martilla Hicks; Larry Ferguson, Paul Pettit; ...."
His stone in New Sill Cemetery reads Paul J. Pettit, 3 Nov 1914 - 4 May 1945.
His funeral was not held until 1949, though. The Rowan County News of Feb. 17, 1949, contained a notice that "A funeral is set for Sunday for Seaman Paul Petitt, son of Mr. & Mrs. Frank Petitt of Morehead, killed while serving aboard an LST in the Pacific. Surviving are his parents, one daughter, Joyce Ann, 3 sisters, Rose Petitt of Columbus, Oh; Mildred Petitt and Mrs. Marvin Sturgill, both of Morehead, and four brothers, Russell, Homer, Leonard and Ewing, all of Morehead."
Notes for Edna D. Whitt
The Kentucky birth index lists Edna D. Whitt, born 13 Mar 1922 in Morgan Co., mother’s maiden name Effie Caskey.
Be careful not to confuse her with any of the following other Edna Whitts of the same generation:
Edna Whitt born 11 Aug 1911 in Morgan Co., daughter of Bob Whitt and Tempa Conley
Edna Opal Whitt born 24 Nov 1919 in Elliott Co., daughter of Emmitt Whitt and Josie Fraley
Edna Bernice Whitt born 21 June 1923 in Morgan Co., daughter of Dewey Lee Whitt and Sadie M. Whitt
Edna Dell Whitt born 8 Dec 1928 in Morgan Co., daughter of Willie H. Whitt and Addie F. Acree
Be careful not to confuse her with any of the following other Edna Whitts of the same generation:
Edna Whitt born 11 Aug 1911 in Morgan Co., daughter of Bob Whitt and Tempa Conley
Edna Opal Whitt born 24 Nov 1919 in Elliott Co., daughter of Emmitt Whitt and Josie Fraley
Edna Bernice Whitt born 21 June 1923 in Morgan Co., daughter of Dewey Lee Whitt and Sadie M. Whitt
Edna Dell Whitt born 8 Dec 1928 in Morgan Co., daughter of Willie H. Whitt and Addie F. Acree
Census Notes for Paul J. & Edna D. (Family)
1940 census of Rowan Co., Ky, ED 103-3, enumerated 6 April, lists on p. 4A as family #59:
Whitt, Walter, 48, labor in brick yard; Effie, wife, 44; Ina, dau, 6; Pettitt, Paul, son-in-law, 35, truck driver own truck; Edna, dau, 18; Joyce, dau (should be granddau), 1. All born in Kentucky, all listed as living in the same house in 1935.
Whitt, Walter, 48, labor in brick yard; Effie, wife, 44; Ina, dau, 6; Pettitt, Paul, son-in-law, 35, truck driver own truck; Edna, dau, 18; Joyce, dau (should be granddau), 1. All born in Kentucky, all listed as living in the same house in 1935.
