My g-g grandfather was Thomas H. Patterson, may have been born in Mt. Vernon, IL, USA. Married Amelia Hunt. No dates available. The only other information I have is that of my g-grandfather-- William Riley Patterson (son of Thomas and Amelia) B: April 1, 1870 Jefferson County, IL. D: November 18,1956 Mt Vernon,IL. Buried in East Salem Cemetery. February 26, 1893 married Minnie Agnes Minor B: September 1876 D: January 1, 1945. Children of William & Minnie: Lora Agnes Patterson 1894-1973 < my grandmother> (m Cleo Frisbee) Lucye 1899-1899 Albert H. 1900 ( m Rella) Lilly 903 ( m Noah Stelle) Andrew Hurshel 1908-1971 ( m Bertha Daniels) Grace Pearl 1912-1989 ( m Burrell Hulbert) Raliegh Hugh 1916-1918 Nera 1920-1975 Calulating dates from Margaret Harper's UK information, Thomas Patterson 1852 would have been 18 when my g- grandfather William was born 1870. Could this be my link?? Any other information would be much appreciated. Thanks, Peggy Holmes peggy-holmes@webtv.net