Dear Dianna - We have similar surnames in Patterson, Walker and also Stanhope - But the names that you have offered do not fit my researched lines. I have Robert Patterson (1743-1824) married Amey Ewing (1751-1844) of Philadelphia, Pa. - but no James Patterson. My original reaction was to the Stanhope connection and to that of Rev. George Walker. Aforementioned Robert Patterson's father was a Robert Patterson who married Janet Walker. a presumed descendant of Rev. George Walker of Londonderry, Ireland. I believe there is a connect, but we need more information- We should keep in touch as somehow there is a Stanhope - Patterson - Walker connection - Regards - Richard.