I am researching John and Hestor Patterson. 1850 US Census Delaware New Castle Hundred New Castle County John Patterson 43 m w Farmer Ireland Hester Patterson 49 f w Ireland John Patterson 21 m w Farmer Penna Hugh M Patterson 19 m w Blacksmith Penna William Patterson 17 m w Farmer Penna Elizabeth Patterson [twin] 13 f w Delaware Mary Patterson [twin] 13 f w Delaware Matilda Patterson 10 f w Delaware 1860 US Census Farm personal John Patterson 55 m Farmer $8,000 $2,000 Ireland Hester 58 f Ireland Eliza 22 f Delaware Mary 22 f Delaware Edward 9 m Delaware Nath'l 9 m Delaware Robert Stuart 35 m Laborer Ireland Saml Cahill 17 m Laborer Delaware I dont know what denomination this family was; I assume either Presbyterian or Methodist. I dont know Hestor's maiden name. regards m ---------------------------------- Jazz is freedom. - T. Monk