Henry Martin CHITTY
- Born: 2 Oct 1870, Georgia Creek, SC
- Marriage (1): Margaret "MAGGIE BELL" TAYLOR
- Died: 12 Jan 1941, Gainesville, FL at age 70
General Notes:
Ran the best mens clothing store in Gainesville. Nephew Cecil Matthews would run store in later years. Had exclusive on Stetson (pronounced Stutson) hats, highly appreciated by farmers.
Had a big stove in the back and ABC Jr. remembers men gathering and chewing tobacco. Heavy drinker. "Great country gentleman. Intelligent but not educated (3 or 4 grades of country school)."
Very respected in community. Funeral was the largest in Gainesville.
Henry married Margaret "MAGGIE BELL" TAYLOR.
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