John P Patterson born about 1840, Tn, died ? Married Martha HOLLINGSHEAD Edwards 11 Dec 1872, Benton Co, Ar Of this union there were 4 children Magdalene Patterson b 1874 Rector 'Rex' Patterson b 1876 (My Grandfather) Bluford 'Tude' Patterson b 1878 Rosetta Patterson b 1880 (born after census) All were born in Eldorado Twp, Benton Co, Ar. The 1880 census shows 3 by this marriage, Martha's 2 by marriage to S Edwards and 3 others with the surname of Patterson. Martha is listed Head of house... Liana E Patterson dau female w 16 Tn 'helping her mother' Mariah J. Patterson Sdau female w 13 Ks 'helps her stepmother' John Patterson SSon male w 8 Ks 'works on farm." John Patterson is listed on Property Tax ledgers for yrs 1873/1879, and as poll tax only in 1880. Martha is listed as property taxable owner from 1880 until 1918. Legend is John Patterson died in fall of 1883 in an explosion, while working on the Winslow, Ar Railroad tunnel, and the body was never found??? Source- Martha's Application for Pension.. I'll settle for that. My problem is, where was this guy prior to 1872. I would sincerely appreciate any help in locating John or the 3 children listed as Pattersons, prior to his marriage in 1872. Isnt genealogy fun! Orval Patterson okgpa@msn.com<about:blank>