J. E. Patton

PATTON, ELIOTT

Posted By: Diane Wilson (email)
Date: 7/29/2002 at 21:12:38

J. E. Patton is a son of David W. and Jane (Patton) Patton. He was born, in Fayette county, Pennsylvania, August 14, 1831. He received his education in Pennsylvania, and also learned the trade of harness making, in the county of Westmoreland. In 1866 he came to Shell Rock, Iowa, opened a harness shop, worked for eighteen months, then returned to Pennsylvania, and engaged in the lumber business, and gardening, in the Allegheny Mountains for the space of twelve years.
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In July, 1879, he returned to Shell Rock, and opened a second harness shop, where he now does a thriving business. During Mr. Patton’s’ first residence in Shell Rock, he was trustee of the town. He was married, in 1860, to Miss Mary Elliott. She died, in Shell Rock, in 1867. Three children were born to them two of whom are now living – Wallace J., and Minnie.
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Source: History of Butler and Bremer Counties, Iowa
Union Publishing Co., Springfield, IL, 1883
Page 724