Genealogy for
John W. Patterson
About John W. Patterson |
 John W. Patterson 1800 - 1860
| John W. Patterson was born about 1800 somewhere in South Carolina and died about 1860 in Dale Co., Alabama. Dates for birth and death are estimated. He lived to be about 60 years old.
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Children: Frank Byrd Patterson (1826) Washington Patterson James Patterson Mary Patterson (1830) Martha Patterson (1831) David Patterson (1836) Nancy Patterson (1837) Bonaparte Patterson (1838) Sophronia Patterson (1839) Beckley/Becky "Roxy" Patterson (1844) Vincent Patterson (1849)
We believe John and Mary died before 1860. Daughter, Beckley "Roxy" and son Vincent are found living with their brother, James in the 1860 Texas census. | 
 | Census | 1/1/1830 | AL (Butler County) | 30 yrs old | page 304 -line #18- John Patterson -one male - (Under 5),
one male - (5 thru 9),
one male - (20 thru 29)
one female - (Under 5),
one female - (20 thru 29),
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 | Census | 1/1/1840 | AL (Butler County) | 40 yrs old | page# 44-line #14 - John Patterson - one male - (Under 5),
one male - (5 thru 9),
two males - (10 thru 14),
one male - (30 thru 39)
Free White Persons - Female - (Under 5),
Free White Persons - Female - (5 thru 9),
Free White Persons - Female - (10 thru 14),
Free White Persons - Female - (20 thru 29),
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 3,
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 2
next door- William Patterson - one male - (Under 5),
one male - (5 thru 9),
one male - (30 thru 39),
one female - (Under 5),
one female - (10 thru 14),
one female - (20 thru 29),
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1,
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1 |
 | Census | 1/1/1850 | AL (Dale County) | 50 yrs old | John W. Patterson - Agricultural Census - Acres of Improved Land:40, Acres of Unimproved Land: 30, Cash Value of Farm: 75,Value of Farm Implements and Machinery: 14, Value of Livestock: 193 |
 | Census | 1/1/1850 | Township 11 AL ( Butler County) | 50 yrs old | #27 - John Patterson (age 50),
Washington Patterson (23),
James Patterson (21),
Mary Patterson (20),
Martha Patterson (19),
David Patterson (14),
Nancy Patterson (13),
Bonaparte Patterson (12),
Saphronia Patterson (9),
Roxy Patterson (6),
Vinson Patterson (4 mos). John was born in SC, he is a farmer and can not read or write. All others born in AL. Washington and James are also farmers.
next door #26 - William Patterson(age 57) and family.
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 | Census | 1/1/1850 | AL (Dale County) | 50 yrs old | Agricultural Census: John W. Patterson, Acres of Improved Land 40, Acres of Unimproved Land 30, Cash Value of Farm 75, Value of Farm Implements and Machinery 15, Value of Livestock 193.
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John, his family, and friends. For example, John is 3 years old when Louisiana Purchase from France (who secured it from Spain) gives the US a huge new territory and the port of New Orleans.
Age | Date | Event |
2 |
1802 |
Georgia formally cedes western claims for its southern boundary at the 31st parallel -- which will become the north western border of FL and southern border of AL. |
3 |
1803 |
Between 1803 and 1811 a horse trail is established connecting Milledgeville, Georgia to Fort Stoddert, American outpost north of Mobile. This is expanded into a road and called The Federal Road by 1811. |
5 |
1805 |
Indian cessions opened up large portions of western (Choctaw) and northern (Chickasaw and Cherokee) Alabama to white settlers. |
11 |
1811 |
Tecumseh visits the Creek Indians living in what will become Georgia and Alabama to try to persuade them to join his fight against the flood of white settlers. Some towns join forces with Tecumseh and become known as "Red Sticks". |
12 |
1812 |
The Creek tribes in southern Alabama and Georgia find themselves under increasing pressure from white settlers. Led by Chief Weatherford, they accepted an alliance with Tecumseh and are nicknamed "Red Sticks". |
13 |
1813 |
Two battles begin the Creek Indian War: (1) Fort Mims Massacre - Fort Mims is attacked on August 13 by the Red Sticks while the inhabitants are eating their noon meal. The massacre brings an immediate response from the whites and soldiers are recruited from Tennessee, Georgia and other territories, and (2) The Battle of Holy Ground on December 1813. |
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1813 |
During 1813-14, Muskogee-speaking Creeks leave AL and move into areas in Northern FL in response to the Creek Civil War (also known as the Red-sticks War). |
14 |
1814 |
The Treaty of Fort Jackson is finalized on August 9, 1814. William Weatherford (Red Eagle) surrenders to Gen. Andrew Jackson and cede their lands to the federal government. This opens approximately half of present-day AL to white settlement. |
14 |
1814 |
Battle at Horseshoe Bend on March 27, leaves the Creek Red Sticks scattered and unorganized. Those that survive the battle flee south into northern Florida and band together as the Seminoles. Red Eagle (Billy Weatherford) surrenders to General Andrew Jackson at Fort Jackson later in the year. |
17 |
1817 |
Alabama Territory is created when Congress passes an act to divide the Mississippi Territory and admit it into the union as a state. Alabama will remain a territory for two more years. |
19 |
1819 |
Alabama admitted to the United States |
35 |
1835 |
Alabama gold rush begins in the east-centrl hill country. |
37 |
1837 |
The Second Creek war begins in 1836. In 1837 The Battle of Hobdy's Bridge becomes the last indian battle in AL. |
40 |
1840 |
Alabama reports a total population of 590,756 on the 1940 Federal Census. This includes 335,185 whites, 255,571 blacks, 253,532 slaves, zero Native Americans, and others. |
50 |
1850 |
State population=771,623.
The 1850 Federal Census reveals the
White population=426,514;
African-American population=345,109;
Slave population=342,844;
Free black population=2,265;
Urban population=35,179;
Rural population=736,444;
Cotton production in bales=564,429;
Corn production in bushels=28,754,048;
Number of manufacturing establishments=1,026. |
Age | Date | Event |
7 |
1807 |
The first steamboat was invented by Fulton |
14 |
1814 |
The first locomotive engine was created by Stephenson |
30 |
1830 |
The first railroad is constructed between Liverpool and Manchester, England |
39 |
1839 |
Goodyear invents vulcanized rubber, opening the door for tires and other rubber products. |
44 |
1844 |
The first telegraph message is sent by Morse, who later invents the Mores Code |
53 |
1853 |
The process of creating steel is invented by Besermer in Britain and Kelly in the U.S. |
56 |
1856 |
The first Neanderthal fossils are found near Germany |
59 |
1859 |
Charles Darwin publishes "Origin of Species" and begins the evolution theory. |
Age | Date | Event |
11 |
1811 |
NEWS HEADLINES: Tecumseh's emerging Indian Confederacy is defeated at the Battle of Tippecanoe in Ohio. Afterwards, Tecumseh and his brother travel from their Shawnee homes in the north to recruit and unify the southern Indians. |
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1812 |
NEWS HEADLINES: War of 1812 begins and will continue for until 1814. Some call it the Second War of Independence because the US fights Great Britain to a stalemate, Americas independence was assured. |
28 |
1828 |
Gold is discovered in Georgia. |
34 |
1834 |
July 9 - The S.S. John Randolph, the first successful iron steamship, is launched in Savannah |
Age | Date | Event |
30 |
1830 |
South Carolina becomes the first state to secede from the Union, setting the stage for the creation of the Confederacy. |
60 |
1860 |
About 63,000 men from South Carolina served in the Confederate armed forces. |
Age | Date | Event |
3 |
1803 |
Louisiana Purchase from France (who secured it from Spain) gives the US a huge new territory and the port of New Orleans. |
4 |
1804 |
The Seminole warrior later known as Osceola is born near Tuskegee, AL. |
5 |
1805 |
Federal Road project begins after the Creek Indians give the U.S. permission to develop a “horse path” through their nation that will provide better mail delivery between Washington City (DC) and New Orleans. Soon settlers are traveling and settling along this path to settle the southern frontier. |
6 |
1806 |
Lewis and Clark Expedition, which began in 1804, ends. News of the rich lands to the west begins to spread. |
11 |
1811 |
By 1811 the new "Federal Road" (which started as a horse path) is filled with a steady flow of white settlers into Creek Indian Territories. The Spanish begin to fan hostile sentiments among the Indians. |
20 |
1820 |
The Act of April 24, 1820 abolished the land purchase credit system, fixed the price of public lands at $1.25 per acre, and set the minimum purchase at 80 acres. After a person purchased land, a final certificate was issued by the land office and sent to Washington DC to be verified and signed by the President -- a time consuming process. Public lands were most typically available through US treaties with Indians who agreed to be removed from their homelands. |
30 |
1830 |
Indian Removal Act signed and the moving of eastern Indians west of the Mississippi begins. |
35 |
1835 |
Second Seminole Indian War begins. |
37 |
1837 |
The trickery used to capture Seminole Indian Chief Osceola (Assi Yohola) creates a public uproar and U.S. General Jesup is publicly condemned. |
40 |
1840 |
Oregon Trail is established |
42 |
1842 |
Second Seminole Indian War ends and thousands of Seminole Indians are forced to move west of the Mississippi. |
55 |
1855 |
Third Seminole Indian War begins. It ends three years later when Chief Billy Bowlegs and his band are forced to move from Florida. |
60 |
1860 |
Presidential election puts Abraham Lincoln in office. The campaign has heated the issues regarding slavery in the south. |
Age | Date | Event |
33 |
1833 |
Santa Anna is elected President of Mexico |
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 | Mary Unknown (Patterson) Born about 1798 and died about 1860
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The Children of John W. Patterson
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Frank Byrd Patterson Born somewhere in Mississippi about 1826 and died in Richmond, Virginia on July 3, 1864. He was about 38 years old.
He was a Cherokee Indian. He was a Farmer and he served in the CSA FL 11th Reg. Inf. Co. C. This regiment was under Captain E. A. Curry and assigned to Finegan's Florida Brigade in June of 1864. By mi...
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Washington W. Patterson Born in Butler County, Alabama about 1827 and died in an unknown location about 1870. He was about 43 years old.
He served as a Private with the 28th Cavalry, under Capt. A. W. DeBerry's Company, Randal's Reg't Texas Cavalry CSA. ...
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James Mack Patterson Born in Butler County, Alabama on an unknown day in September 1827 and died in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas on January 15, 1863. He was 35 years old.
In 1852 he married Amanda M. Skaines (1/13/1835 - 2/15/1915 Morgan Mill, Erath County, Texas). Children: Caroline Patterson (1853)
Peter D. Patterson (1855 -1898) -married Trecy Ella High...
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