Hello fellow Pattersons, Looking for any information on: Claude Omen PATTERSON, b. 1883 in Wisconsin, died or disappeared in 1924, married Rachel STEWART-HERMAN- EMRY,b. 3/15/1881, d.3/1970; his brother Morley PATTERSON, b. ?, disappeared between 1930-35, married his first cousin Edna STEWART. There's a story to the disappearance of Morley PATTERSON. There was a family fortune(rumored to be the Mary of Scotts). Rachel PATTERSON was living on Potter Ranch (not sure where that is) and received a tellegram about an inheritance for millions. She was unable to make the trip to New York (her husband missing and several children to care for), so Morley PATTERSON offered to take care of it for her. He was never seen or heard from again. We don't know if he received the fortune or ever made it to New York. Quite a story? The father of Claude Omen and Morley was a William Patterson, b. 1840 in Elmira, New York, d. 1930. He worked on the Great Northern Railroad and on Lake Erie. He moved to Wisconsin, where his children were born. Any information will help, as I don't have much to go on. Thank you in advance. Lauri

I'm trying to make a connection ......I have UNITY C. PATTERSON b. 19 Sept 1802 VA. d. 12 Apr 1810 Greene Co. IN...m. NOAH GILPIN HAYDEN b. abt 1805 Mercer Co.KY d. ?....m. 10 Dec 1822 Mercer Co.KY....... Would like to find Unity's parents and siblings......Think there is a possiblity that she may tie into the William Patterson b. 1801 VA.. d. 1874 Mercer Co.KY...m. Elizabeth Divine b. 1805 d. 1875. Does anyone out there in Patterson Land have any knowledge of WILLIAM PATTERSON and ELIZABETH DIVINE??? If you do and have knowledge of the children I would really appreciate hearing from any of you. Happy New Year and Thanks so much, N.J.

Reply to [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: Philip Van Camp <[email protected]> To: Alan Paul <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, December 30, 1998 11:19 PM Subject: {not a subscriber} Single "T's" >Alan ... >You'll soon see most of the persons listed here will have two "T's". >Thus we who have ancestors with only one "T" need to stick together. >My ancestor, John Liang PATERSON was b. 1830, Edinburg. I have an obit >which says the family had lived there in "Canongate" for six generations. >The family left for England when John L. was six years old, & he ended up in >the U.S. >I know nothing of his parents so far. I hope if you run across anything >you'll forward it. There was a post a few days back with "Paterson"s closer >to your time frame than mine. Online records (GENUKI) & the Scottish GRO >show Patersons in both our time frames, but I've not made a connection yet. >Some have said our spelling was a random variant of the spelling from time >to time, place to place as happened with many names. I've a hunch due to >the persistence of the spelling that this is not the case, & someday we'll >link all the "T's" & sort out which ones belong to who. >Good Luck, & God Bless >Phil Van Camp [email protected] >P.S. If you've only joined in the last few days, let me know & I'll forward >some msgs to you. pvc >-----Original Message----- >From: Alan Paul <[email protected]> >To: PATTERSON-L> >Date: Wednesday, December 30, 1998 4:22 PM >Subject: [PATTERSON-L] New Members Interest > > >>My name is Alan Wallace PAUL, and I live in a suburb of Melbourne, >Victoria, >>Australia. I am searching for details on my GGGG Grandparents Redmond >>PATERSON and Isabella CLARK born and possibly married in Larnark or a >>nearby county in Scotland. >> >>I got these names from their daughter's WINNIE also known as Unity Mckean >>Death Certificate. Winnie was born in 1796 and died in 1873 at 32 >Dalmarnock >>Road in Glasgow. >> >>Unity Married Alexander Mckean (parents unknown on the 28th October 1814 in >>Gorbols, Lanark. >> >>I would be interested in contacting anyone that has information on anyone >>mentioned here. >> >>Happy New Year to all >> >> >> >>Alan Wallace Paul >>Melbourne, Victoria, Australia >>[email protected] >>ICQ Nr 24361332 >> >> >> >> >> >>Alan Wallace Paul >>Melbourne, Victoria, Australia >>[email protected] >>ICQ Nr 24361332 >> >> >

Dear PATERSON Researchers, I submit the following obituary entry from the Caithness Courier (newspaper) copied exactly as written, Thurso, Caithness, SCOTLAND, dated Friday, the 24 January 1913. It is quite lengthy, but after the first paragraph, it gives some insight into the lives and times of the day in Thurso, which is about as far north as you can go in SCOTLAND. Donald PATERSON was my grandfather. He was born 17 August 1844, married Margaret FRASER on 10 February 1871. My father, George PATERSON, changed to PATTERSON later, was the youngest (b. 1893 d. 1954). I hope if anyone recognizes granddad, that they will get in touch with me as I haven't a clue as to where my fathers siblings went and would like to be in touch with some cousins. I'm also hoping that someone may have a picture of him somewhere. Thank you, Michael Patterson (Cynthia Hale) ________________________________________________ Death of Captain Donald PATERSON It is with feelings of deepest regret we have to chronicle this week the death of one of our most respected and widely known inhabitants, in the person of Mr. Donald PATERSON, coach proprietor, Prudential Assurance Agent, and retired ship master, which took place early on Tuesday morning after a brief illness. Desceased had been in his usual good health up till Saturday evening, and was busily engaged in his usual duties at his office in Princess Street, when about eleven o'clock he was suddenly struck with a stroke of paralysis. He was immediately conveyed to his home in George Street where the best of medical skill was speedily obtained. However despite everything that could be done, he never rallied and passed peacefully to rest on Tuesday morning. Mr. PATERSON who was 68 years of age, was born in the parish of Dunnet, which has sent forth many able shipmasters into the seafaring world. He was educated by his Uncle, the late Mr. Edward PATERSON, schoolmaster and teacher of navagation, who was famed for his training of those who wished to follow a seafaring life. Like the majority of the Dunnet young men, Mr. PATERSON took to a seafaring life, and his marked ability and seamanship early showed itself, so much so that he was soon appointed to the responsible post of shipmaster. The first vessel he sailed in at the age of 14 years was the "Caithness-shire", engaged in the coasting trade. The vessels he commanded were the schooners "Ocean Star" and "Guiding Star", and his last vessel before retiring was the barque "George Walker". Captain PATERSON followed the seafaring life for a period of 23 years, 15 of which he served as shipmaster. He was engaged in both the home and foreign trade. He was well known at the different ports of call, and was held in much respect by seafaring men. It is worthy of very special mention that while serving in the merchant service, he was instrumental in saving the lives of the Captain and crew of the German steamship "Unanimity" in mid ocean at great risk. In recognition of this gallent and praiseworthy deed, Captain PATERSON was presented with a gold watch and telescope, with suitable inscription, by the German Emperor (King of Prussia). Needless to say these gifts were the most cherished of the gallant Captain's possessions. On returning from the sea, he started business in Thurso as a provision merchant. At that time he kept for business purposes a pony and trap, and being a man of shrewd business capabilities, he saw a future in the hiring business. Mr. PATERSON immediately struck out in this new direction, and very soon the business developed into one of the largest posting establishments in the county, and he ultimately gave up the business as provision merchant. Mr. PATERSON also took up the business of Insurance Agent for Prudential Assurance Society and in this direction his push and energy quickly brought him a good business. The business of posting and the Insurance brought him into contact with people from all parts of the county, and he was held in much esteem by all who knew him. He was straightforward and upright in all his dealings, and was always ready to meet one in difficulites. Mr. PATERSON was an office-bearer in the Congregational Church, and always took a keen and practical interest in the work of the church. He was a member of the St. Peter's Lodge of Freemasons and as a last mark of respect the brethren attended the funeral, which took place at the Thurso Cemetary to-day (Thursday), wearing their full regalia. The funeral was very largely attended. He leaves a widow, seven sons, and three daughters to mourn his loss, the majority of whom are in America, the eldest son being in business for himself in Dundee, to whom much sympathy is extended in their sore and sudden bereavement. (The End) (Children of Donald PATERSON and Margaret FRASER) John b. 17 Oct. 1872 Annie E. Donald William Alexander (died 1st world war) James W. Margaret Isabella Murdoch Fraser George b. 1 Mar. 1893 d. 14 Sep. 1954

Abstract of will in Lancaster Historical Society, Lancaster, PA. Typing done by Jo Ann Patterson Baxley ([email protected]) Oct 1998 Abstract of Mary Ann Patterson Book V Vol 1 p. 362 (Cursive writing, negative copy--white on black) Requested to be buried in the burial ground of Donegal Church in a manner corresponding with my pecuniary circumstances and situation in life. each of my daughters and daughters-in-law receive a suitable mourning (unreadable) daughter Rebecca Jane all furniture remaining in the room I now occupy in the dwelling house of William A. Spangler...... the residue and remainder of my estate notes, bonds, monies or whatsoever the same I bequeath and give to my son James M. Patterson and constitute him my executor. 12 June 1845. Witnesses: Wm. A. Spangler Saml Patterson She signed her full name Mary Ann Patterson and it looks like she may have written the will. On the fourth day of May 1847, Samuel Patterson a subscribing witness appeared and on his oath this was Mary Ann Patterson¹s last will and testament. Jos. -----fried, Deputy Reg. On the fifteenth day of July 1847 Wm. A. Spangler a subscribing witness appeared and on his oath this was Mary Ann Patterson¹s last will and testament. July 15th 1847, Letters Testamentary granted to James M. Patterson, the executor and he being duly affirmed well and tryly to adminster the goods and chattels rights and credits of the said Testatrix according to law and also that he will diligently and faithfully regard and will and truly comply with the provisions of the law relating to the collateral inheritances. Jos Ehrenfried, Deputy Reg.

Abstract of George Patterson¹s Will Book J Vol 1 p. 162 21 March 1747/8 Give and bequeath: eldest son William 20 pounds and a suit of my best cloths daughter Mary 10 pounds to George the son of my daughter Mary 5 pounds divide the rest of my estate into three equal parts one part to my loving wife Margaret the second to sons James and John with James getting twenty pounds more than John the third to my four daughters Mary Ann, Margaret, Eleanor and Agnes that Margaret White be maintained out of my estate in all things except schooling till such time as she shall have cause to leave my wife Margaret Robert Ellison and Hugh Barkley executors and Margaret executrix 21 March 1747/8 Signed with his mark Witnesses to will: James Murphy, William G?, David Stout Lancaster County personally appeared James Murphy, William Gwin and David Stout and made oath that George Patterson¹s was of sound mind and memory. Rest is cut off.

Copy of court record with Lancaster Historical Society, Lancaster PA. Copied by Jo Ann Patterson Baxley ([email protected]) Sept 1998 John Patterson dec¹d, Robert Patterson Administrator of John Patterson late of Colerain township dec¹d, Having stated & filed in the Register¹s Office at Lancaster, the Adm. Acct. on the estate of the said dec¹d & legal notice thereof being given vby the said Register, the same is now produced to the Court for confirmation whereby it appears, that the said acct. was duly passed by the said Register & that therre remains in the hands of the said Accountant, a balance of $526.04 The Court on due examination thereof & advisement had thereon approve & confirm the same & direct that balance to be paid & distributed aggreeably to Law. And on the motion of E. Wright Esqr. The Court appoint James M Quigg, James McClure & Daniel Eckman Esqr Auditors to settle & adjust the rates & proportion of the remaining assets due & payable to the respective creditors of John Patterson dec¹d, & that report of said proceedings be made to this Court, next thereafter. Misc. Book 1821-1825 page 185 (This date noted: June 1826)

Abstract of will located with Lancaster Historical Society, Lancaster, PA done by Jo Ann Patterson Baxley ([email protected]) Sept 1998 Abstract of Arthur Patterson Will Book R Vol 1 p. 183 25 Dec 1835 Raphoe Township Lancaster Co. Item: Plantation containing 238 acres shall be farmed for the use of my estate for five years from the first of April by my son William with the aid and assistance of my other children, all of them to live and be maintained and schooled out of the proceeds... and my household furniture and farming utensils are to be used by my son William and my other children during said term. Item: As soon after the expiration of the said term, seven men shall be appointed by my executors and children and their guardians to divide my plantation as they think proper: at which valuation my sons shall have right to choose and accept any parts thereof. If in case the premises or any part are not acceptable, I direct my executors to sell it as soon as advantageously can be done and make good the same. Item: My property in East Donegal and Mountjoy townships shall be let for the use of my estate for three years from the first of April and until the same be sold and I direct as soon as my executors consider it expedient after the expiration of said three years they shall sell the same and deliver good titles to the purchasers. Item: My son William shall receive one hundred dollars per annum for his services since he attained the age of twenty-one years and the same annual compensation for his services in farming my land after my death as directed. Item: The expense of education of any of my children beyond a common english education shall be charged to them respectively. My executors shall have the right to advance any of my children such sums on accounts of their shares in my estate at their discretion. Item: In case Catherine Oberly, the mother of my children remains here with them during the said five years, I direct my executors to pay her at he expiration of that time six hundred dollars which I bequeath to her. I also bequeath to her as long as she remain single and unmarried and no longer after the expiration of said five years the annual legal interest of seventeen hundred dollars to be loaned or invested by my executors for that purpose: or they may charge it upon any part of my real estate if they see proper. And at the death or marriage of the said Catherine Oberly I give and bequeath the same as herein after mentioned. Which bequests to said Catherine I make upon condition that she be allowed no other claim against my estate. Item: As to the remainder, from the rest, I do give and bequeath the same to my six children: William Patterson, Jane Patterson, Alexander Patterson, Elizabeth Patterson, Douglas Patterson and Arthur Patterson their heirs and assigns in equal shares and parts. I appoint William Patterson and my kinsman Samuel Smith Patterson of Raphoe Township and the survivor of them to be the executors of this my last will and testament. Signed Arthur Patterson (Will appears to be written by Arthur and in very neat and beautifully clear handwriting.) Witnesses: I. Carpenter J. Patterson, Jr. 26th day of January 1836, Israel Carpenter and James Patterson submitted will for probate. Letters of Testamentary granted the same day to William Patterson and Samuel Smith Patterson. H. Mehaffy, Register

Abstract of Will located with Lancaster Historical Society, Lancaster, PA done by Jo Ann Patterson Baxley ([email protected]) Sept 1998 Abstract of Will of Samuel Patterson Book C Vol 1 p. 458 15 Nov 1775 Sadsbury Township, Lancaster Co., PA Give and bequeath : my well beloved wife Rebecca my horse and her saddle and bed and furniture and a cow and eight pounds yearly while she remains a widow. my son Matthew 10 pounds my son Samuel 15 pounds my son William 05 pounds my son John¹s widow 02 pounds her daughter Sarah 02 pounds her son Samuel 02 pounds my son-in-law Archbeld Tweed and his wife Jenat 10 pounds Wife Rebecca and son Samuel were to be executors. Witness present: John Campbell William Ross Lancaster Co. Samuel Patterson signed with his mark. 17 June 1777 John Campbell and William Ross appeared before registrar and the will was proved. Letters of Testamentary were granted to Samuel Patterson. Rebecca Patterson renounced her right of executrix. Samuel Patterson was qualified and to exhibit an inventory before 17 July next. Peter Hoofnagle, Registrar. Recorded and examined with the original 19 June 1777.

Abstracted from will in Lancaster Co. Historical Society, Lancaster, PA by Jo Ann Patterson Baxley ([email protected]) Abstract of Robert Patterson Will Book T Vol 1 p. 195 Be it known to all whom it may concern that I Robert Patterson of the Borough of Columbia in the County of Lancaster and State of Pennsylvania, being weak in body but of sound and disposing mind and memory do make and constitute this my last will and testament, revoking all former wills and testaments. I will and bequeath to my dear wife Sophia Patterson all that Dwelling House and Lot of Ground whereon we now live with the appurtenences thereto belonging situate on the south side of Elneon street between second and third streets in the Borough aforesaid, to have and to hold the said House and Lot of ground with the appurtenances to her and to her Heirs and assigns forever: Item, I will and bequeath my said wife all my personal Estate, the first paying all my just debts and funeral expenses. And lastly I do hereby appoint my said wife Sophia Patterson my sole executorix to this my last will and testament. As witness my last my hand and seal this thirty first day of December 1842. Robert Patterson Signed and sealed in presence of us, the words my last in the last line but (Signed in his hand) erased before signing. S. W. Mifflin Wm. Wright Lancaster County (initials) On the 26th day of January A.D. 1843, before me the Subscriber personally appeared William Wright, one of the subscribing witnesses to the preceding will and on his solemn affirmation says that he was present and saw and hard Robert Patterson, the Testator herein named, sig, seal, publish, pronounce and declare the same to the his last will and testament and at the doing thereof he was of sound and well disposing mind, memory and understanding, to the best of his knowledge, observation and belief. (Signed) Jos. Ebrenfried, Deputy Reg. Lancaster County (initials) On the 21st day of February, A.D. 1843, before me the subscriber personally appeared S. W. Mifflin, the other subscribing witness to the preceding will, and on his solemn affirmation says that he was present and saw and heard Robert Patterson, the Testator herein named, sign seal, publish, pronounce and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and at the doing thereof he was of sound and well disposing mind, memory and understanding to the best ofhis knowledge, observation and belief. (Signed) Jos. Ebrenfried, Deputy Reg. February 21st 1843 Letters Testamentary granted to Sophia Patterson , the Executrix she being duly affirmed to administer the goods and chattels, rights and credits of the said Testator according to law and also that she will diligently and faithfully regard and well and truly comply with the provisions of the Law relating to Collateral Inheretances. (Signed) Jos. Ebrenfried, Deputy Reg.

I am looking for the children of James PATTERSON & Letitia GARDNER. James was born 1745 Lancaster, PA. His parents were James PATTERSON & Mary HAMILTON. TIA Diane Sholly

I am looking for the children of Eliza (Elizabeth) PATTERSON. Born 1820 PA & Hugh ROSS. I also need Hugh ROSS's parents. TIA Diane Sholly

I am looking for information on Jane PATTERSON & John ANDREWS. Jane was born 1794 Pa. John ANDREWS was born 1792 PA. Their son was James ANDREWS born 1817 Lancaster, PA. Married Miss WHITESIDE. I am looking for the parents of both parents. I also need WHITESIDE's first name and any children she had. TIA Diane Sholly

I am looking for information on Nathan PATTERSON & Lydia HOUSTON. Nathan was born 1788 Cross Creek, PA. His parents were William PATTERSON & Roseanne SCOTT. I am also looking for the parents of Lydia HOUSTON. The children of Nathan PATTERSON & Lydia HOUSTON were: 1. Daniel born 1817 Cross Creek, PA. Married Ruth MCDOWELL 2. William born 1820 Cross Creek, PA. Married Elizabeth REED 3. Nathan born 1823 Cross Creek, PA. Married Nancy LAWRENCE 4, Mary born 1826 Cross Creek, PA. Married James ACHESON I am looking for the children of these children. TIA Diane Sholly

I am looking for the spouse of William PATTERSON born 1775 PA. His children were: 1. John born 1799 Chillicothe, OH 2. Rebecca born 1801 Chillicothe, OH 3. William born 180j3 Chillicothe Oh. Married Melvina LOOKER 4. Thomas born 1805 Chillicothe, Oh 5. Elizabeth born 1806 Chillicothe, OH 6. Jane born 1811 Chillicothe, OH 7. Roseanne born 1813 Chillicothe, OH 8. Martha born 1817 Chillicothe, Oh 9. Margaret born 1825 Chillicothe, OH 10. Sarah born 1826 Chillicothe, OH 11. Robert born 1831 Chillicothe, OH 12. Moses born 1833 Chillicothe, OH I am looking for the spouses and children of theses children. I also need William PATTERSON's parents. TIA Diane

I am looking for information on the children of Harriet PATTERSON & Kennedy OXFORD. Harriet was born 1834 Lancaster, PA. Her parents were James PATTERSON & Rebecca BLACK. TIA Diane Sholly

I am looking for information on the children of Hannah PATTERSON & William VANCE. Hannah was born Cross Creek, PA. Her parents were William PATTERSON & Roseanne SCOTT. I am also looking for William VANCE's parents. The children of Hannah PATTERSON & William VANCE were: 1. Thomas born 1819 2. Mary born 1821 3. Caroline born 1824 4. John born 1827 5. Celesta born 1830 All children were born in Cross Creek, PA. I am looking for their spouses & children. TIA Diane Sholly

I am looking for information on the children of James PATTERSON & Rebecca BLACK. James PATTERSON was the son of James PATTERSON & Letitia GARDNER. The children of James PATTERSON & Rebecca BLACK were: 1. Robert born 1824 Lancaster, PA 2. William born 1826 Lancaster, PA 3. David Ramsey PATTERSON born 1842 Lancaster, Pa TIA Diane Sholly

I am looking for information on Josiah PATTERSON & Ann TEMPLETON. Josiah was born 1783 Washington County, PA. His parents were William PATTERSON & Roseanne SCOTT. Ann TEMPLETON was born Lancaster, PA. I am trying to find her parents. The children of Josiah PATTERSON & Ann TEMPLETON were: 1. John T. born 1810 Cross Creek, PA 2. William born 1812 Cross Creek, PA 3. Thomas born 1814 Cross Creek, PA 4. Joseph born 1816 Cross Creek, PA 5. Nathan born 1818. Cross Creek PA 6. Elizabeth born 1820 Cross Creek, PA 7. Ann born 1823 Cross Creek PA 8. David born 1827 Cross Creek PA 9. Esther born 1833 Cross Creek PA 10. Rachel born 1838 Cross Creek, PA I am trying to find the spouses & children of these children. TIA Diane Sholly

I am looking for information on the children of Elizabeth PATTERSON born 1781 Washington County Pa. She was the daughter of William PATTERSON & Roseanne SCOTT. The children of Elizabeth PATTERSON & John RITCHEY were: 1. David. Born 1810 Washington County Pa 2. Mary Ann born 1813 Washington County PA 3. John P. born 1816 Washington County PA 4. William born 1821 Washington County PA 5. James born 1824 Washington County, PA I am trying to find the spouses and children of these children.