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Benjamin Patterson 1877–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Aug 1877

Birth Location: Cherokee County, South Carolina

Death Date: 28 January 1956

Death Location: Draytonville, Cherokee Co., SC

Father: Crayton Patterson

Mother: Laura Atkins

Spouse(s): Della Patterson

Children(s): Myrtle Patterson, William Patterson, Louise Patterson, Laura Patterson, Millage Patterson, Odis Patterson

In 1877, Benjamin Patterson entered the world in Cherokee County, South Carolina, born to Crayton Patterson And Laura Ann Atkins. In 1880, Benjamin Patterson resided in Goudeysville, Union, South Carolina, United States. In 1900, Benjamin Patterson resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina. Benjamin Patterson married Della Parker Brown Patterson, and had children including Laura May Patterson, Louise Patterson, Millage Patterson, Myrtle Patterson, Odis Lee Patterson, William Thomas Billy Patterson. Benjamin Patterson passed away in 1956 in Draytonville, Cherokee Co., SC.

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Biography

  • In 1877, Benjamin Patterson entered the world in Cherokee County, South Carolina, born to Crayton Patterson And Laura Ann Atkins.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Patterson resided in Goudeysville, Union, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Patterson resided in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina.
  • Benjamin Patterson married Della Parker Brown Patterson, and had children including Laura May Patterson, Louise Patterson, Millage Patterson, Myrtle Patterson, Odis Lee Patterson, William Thomas Billy Patterson.
  • Benjamin Patterson passed away in 1956 in Draytonville, Cherokee Co., SC.

Immediate Family

Parents

Crayton Patterson
1854–1910
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Laura Atkins
1853–1922
Birth Location: South Carolina
LA

Spouses(s)

Della Patterson
1889–1945
Birth Location: Cherokee Falls, South Carolina
DP

Children(s)

Myrtle Patterson
1922–
Birth Location: Bessemer City, Gaston, North Carolina, USA
MP
William Patterson
1929–1972
Birth Location: Cherokee County, South Carolina
WP
Louise Patterson
1919–1997
Birth Location: Limestone, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
LP
Laura Patterson
1916–1998
Birth Location: Cherokee County, South Carolina, USA
LP
Millage Patterson
1913–1980
Birth Location: Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
MP
Odis Patterson
1911–1973
Birth Location: South Carolina
OP

Benjamin Patterson's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Patterson
1877–1956
Birth Place: Cherokee County, South Carolina
Parents
Crayton Patterson
1854–1910
South Carolina
Laura (Ann) Atkins
1853–1922
South Carolina
Grandparents
Ben Patterson
1817–
South Carolina
Rosa Patterson
1830–
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Patterson's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin Patterson (13 Aug 1877–28 January 1956) m. Della (Parker Brown) Patterson (1889–24 Jul 1945)
  1. 1. Myrtle Patterson 1922–
  2. 2. William (Thomas "Billy") Patterson 1929–1972
  3. 3. Louise Patterson 1919–1997 m. Lawson (Henry) Cobb 1912–1992
    1. 1. Buster (Harley) Cobb 1937–1991
    2. 2. Sally Cobb 1942–2003 m. Hamm 1936–1977
  4. 4. Laura (May) Patterson 1916–1998 m. Fred Manning 1906–1959
  5. 5. Millage Patterson 1913–1980 m. Nila (Mae) Ramsey 1911–1962
    1. 1. John (Nesbitt) Patterson 1934–1978
  6. 6. Odis (Lee) Patterson 1911–1973 m. Bertha (Jane) Lanier 1919–1996
    1. 1. Zubie (Lee) Patterson 1943–2015 m. Albert (LeFoy) Patterson 1942–1995

Benjamin Patterson's Timeline

11 Records

1877
13 Aug 1877
Birth of Benjamin Patterson in Cherokee County, South Carolina
Cherokee County, South Carolina
1880
1880
Age 3
Benjamin Patterson resided here in Goudeysville, Union, South Carolina, United States
Goudeysville, Union, South Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 23
Benjamin Patterson resided here in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina
Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina
1910
1910
Age 33
Benjamin Patterson resided here in Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina
Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina
1916
abt 1916
Age 39
Benjamin Patterson resided here
None
1919
abt 1919
Age 42
Benjamin Patterson resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 43
Benjamin Patterson resided here in Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina
Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina
1930
1930
Age 53
Benjamin Patterson resided here in Broad River, York, South Carolina
Broad River, York, South Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 63
Benjamin Patterson resided here in Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, United States
Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, United States
1956
26 Jan 1956
Age 79
Death of Benjamin Patterson in Blacksburg, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Blacksburg, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1956
28 January 1956
Age 79
Burial of Benjamin Patterson in Draytonville, Cherokee Co., SC
Draytonville, Cherokee Co., SC

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1877
    Event Place: Cherokee County, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1690; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 66.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Broad River, York, South Carolina; Roll: 2216; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 196.0.
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Cherokee; Roll: 1852501
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Goudeysville, Union, South Carolina; Roll: T9_1242; Family History Film: 1255242; Page: 539.3000; Enumeration District: 156; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T623 1522; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 4.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1454; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 772.
    [8] South Carolina Death Index, 1915-1949
    [9] Web: Greenville County, South Carolina, Obituary Index, 1914-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Goudeysville, Union, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Goudeysville, Union, South Carolina; Roll: T9_1242; Family History Film: 1255242; Page: 539.3000; Enumeration District: 156; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T623 1522; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 4.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gowdeysville, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1454; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 772.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1916
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Births

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1919
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Births

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1690; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 66.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Broad River, York, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Broad River, York, South Carolina; Roll: 2216; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 196.0.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 January 1956
    Event Place: Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Greenville County, South Carolina, Obituary Index, 1914-1993
    [2] Web: Columbia, South Carolina, Obituary Index, 1892-1994
    [3] Richland County, South Carolina, Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 January 1956
    Event Place: Draytonville, Cherokee Co., SC

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1956
    Event Place: Blacksburg, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina Death Index, 1915-1949
    [2] Web: Greenville County, South Carolina, Obituary Index, 1914-1993
    [3] Web: Columbia, South Carolina, Obituary Index, 1892-1994
    [4] Richland County, South Carolina, Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 28 January 1956
    Event Place: Draytonville, Cherokee Co., SC
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