Pitts, William William John Pitts (1829-1903) was the son of an organ builder, from Tansor, near Oundle, Northamptonshire. He was a talented musician from an early age and was a church organist from the age of 14. He played for Elton Church, Huntingdonshire and for Brompton Oratory, Kensington, for more than 50 years. He composed both hymns and secular songs.