Charles H. Patterson

PATTERSON, BARKER, PATE

Posted By: LuAnn Goeke (email)
Date: 1/29/2009 at 23:12:46

CHARLES H. PATTERSON, farmer, Sec. 15; P. 0. Maquoketa; born in Cortland Co., N.Y., June 22, 1825; came to Jackson Co. in 1856, where he has since resided. Married Lethea Barker in 1847; she was born in Putnam Co., N. Y., March 4, 1825; they had one child; his wife died June 20, 1857; he married Lorinda Pate July 4, 1858; she was born in Maquoketa Township Jan. 10, 1839; they have had seven children, five living — Charles H., born June 8, 1861; Jesse, October, 1867; Elmer, March 23, 1S71; Willie, July, 1873; Nellie, July, 1878. He has been Township Trustee three years. Owns 180 acres land valued at $25 per acre. Democrat. – 1879 History of Jackson County Iowa, pg. 637.