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William Pittenger Author

William Pittenger (1840–1904) was a corporal in the Second Ohio Infantry when he volunteered for the Andrews raid. He became a minister after the war, and he and his wife, Winnie, had six children and eventually settled in Fullbrook, California. Col. James G. Bogle has written several articles about the men and legends associated with the Great Locomotive Chase. In 1982 he supervised the restoration of the locomotive Texas, which had been commandeered by conductor William Fuller during his pursuit of Andrews raiders. Colonel Bogle and his wife live in Atlanta.