In 1831 , the township was separated from Wellington Township and named Pittsfield after Pittsfield , Massachusetts , Milton Whitney 's original home .
Milton Whitney , one of the large landowners in the area , arranged for settlers to move in in 1821 .
In 1831 , the township was separated from Wellington Township and named Pittsfield after Pittsfield , Massachusetts , one   's original home .
Milton Whitney , one of the large landowners in the area , arranged for settlers to move in in 1821 .