This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/YS.2ADI/1168.1212 Message Board Post: This is information that I received from another cousin.: REFERENCE: Bible record David W. Patman NOTE: Joined Bethlehem Prim. Baptist Church, Aug 1828. Ordained Baptist preacher. 1875 served in State legislature. Preached last sermon at Big Creek Church and a few minutes later was struck by paralysis. Offered cabinet position by President Tyler, but refused, preferring to teach the gospel REFERENCE; 1830 Oglethorpe Co, GA Census. Neighbors: John Patman; William Guthrey REFERENCE: "Oglethorpe co, Ga Index to Probate File", Date of File 1838-40; LDS File #1907327; GA Department of ARchives & HIstory Drawer/File: 307/24 REFERENCE: 1850 Oglethorpe Co, GA Census: value real eastate $2500 9 405 406 David W. Patman 40 M B Preacher 200 FA P355 10 405 406 Eliza B. Patman 36 F GA P355 11406 406 William F Patman 18 M Farmer GA P355 12 406 406 John w. Patman 9 M GA P355 13 405 406 Maratha Patman 6 F GA P355 Neighbors: M.P. Moore: E.B Johnson REFERENCE: 1860 Oglethorpe Co, GA Census, Lexington Div #290: 50- year-old minister, personal prop. valued $4900 Real estate $14,960 Burial: Mar 1882, Patman Cemetery Elected 1875, Served in State Legislataure Religion: Aug 1828, Joined Bethlehem Primitive Baptist Church