In response to Kevin and Dan (and anyone else listening): My John Patterson came into KY from VA, arriving 1802-1803 when he was ca 18-19 yrs old. From later census records of his children and biographical articles they contributed to, there is conflicting evidence where he was born. Half say VA, half say IRL. We know from a reference to an item in his will that his parents came over from IRL. A likely scenario is that John was probably born in IRL, grew up in VA, and moved to KY when he came of age (or his parents died?). We do not know of any kin in the area when he arrived in Adair Co. KY. According to a letter of his we have which has been passed down, *in the yeare (sic) 1802 I was in this part and the next year came out and lived with Mr. Alexander WALKERS* referring to his arrival in Adair Co. That's all we know about his background. Hope this helps someone locate him in their tree!