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Oliver Perry Patterson 1838–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 May 1838

Birth Location: Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 24 Jan 1924

Death Location: Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Richard Patterson

Mother: Rachel Fleming

Spouse(s): Nannie Patterson

Children(s): Alma Creighton, Ella Patterson, Richard Patterson, Richard Patterson, Louisa Patterson, Jessie Patterson

The story of Oliver Perry Patterson began in 1838 in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA. In 1863, Oliver Perry Patterson resided in Polk, Illinois, USA. In 1865, Oliver Perry Patterson resided in Polk, Pope, Illinois, USA. Oliver Perry Patterson married Nannie Patterson, and had children including Alma P Creighton, Ella Clayton Patterson, Jessie Arch Patterson, Louisa E Patterson, Richard L Patterson, Richard Patterson. Oliver Perry Patterson passed away in 1924 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Oliver Perry Patterson began in 1838 in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1863, Oliver Perry Patterson resided in Polk, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1865, Oliver Perry Patterson resided in Polk, Pope, Illinois, USA.
  • Oliver Perry Patterson married Nannie Patterson, and had children including Alma P Creighton, Ella Clayton Patterson, Jessie Arch Patterson, Louisa E Patterson, Richard L Patterson, Richard Patterson.
  • Oliver Perry Patterson passed away in 1924 in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Patterson
1806–1852
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Rachel Fleming
1801–1845
Birth Location: Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA
RF

Spouses(s)

Nannie Patterson
1847–1892
Birth Location: Illinois
NP

Children(s)

Alma Creighton
1874–1964
Birth Location: Wayne County, Illinois
AC
Ella Patterson
1869–1919
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
EP
Richard Patterson
1872–1935
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
RP
Richard Patterson
1874–
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
RP
Louisa Patterson
1876–1926
Birth Location: Boulder, Boulder County, Colorado, United States of America
LP
Jessie Patterson
1882–1962
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
JP

Oliver Patterson's Ancestors

Self
Oliver Patterson
1838–1924
Birth Place: Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Richard Miller Patterson
1806–1852
Virginia, USA
Rachel (Hart) Fleming
1801–1845
Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Oliver Patterson's Descendants

1.
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Oliver (Perry) Patterson (25 May 1838–24 Jan 1924) m. Nannie Patterson (9 Apr 1847–23 Jan 1892)
  1. 1. Alma (P) Creighton 1874–1964 m. Thomas (Houts Creighton) Sr. 1865–1942
    1. 1. Ruth Melrose 1895–1976 m. Edward (Claire Melrose) Sr. 1894–1985
      1. 1. Edward (Claire Melrose) Jr 1918–2010 m. Mary (Jane) Kello 1921–1998
      2. 2. Daniel Melrose 1923–2020
      3. 3. Dorothy Melrose 1929–1929
    2. 2. Thomas (O Creighton) Jr. 1897–1973
    3. 3. Eather (C) Wilson 1898–1974
    4. 4. Mildred Creighton 1900–1987
    5. 5. Helen Creighton 1902–1990
    6. 6. Alice Creighton 1905–1992
    7. 7. Margaret (Creighton) Harrison 1909–1992
    8. 8. Charles (R) Creighton 1912–1976
  2. 2. Ella (Clayton) Patterson 1869–1919
  3. 3. Richard Patterson 1872–1935
  4. 4. Richard (L) Patterson 1874–
  5. 5. Louisa (E.) Patterson 1876–1926 m. Charles (B.) Wilson 1875–1939
  6. 6. Jessie (Arch) Patterson 1882–1962

Oliver Patterson's Timeline

10 Records

1838
25 May 1838
Birth of Oliver Perry Patterson in Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA
Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 25
Oliver Perry Patterson resided here in Polk, Illinois, USA
Polk, Illinois, USA
1865
3 Jul 1865
Age 27
Oliver Perry Patterson resided here in Polk, Pope, Illinois, USA
Polk, Pope, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 32
Oliver Perry Patterson resided here in Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois, United States
Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 42
Oliver Perry Patterson resided here in Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois, United States
Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois, United States
1900
1900
Age 62
Oliver Perry Patterson resided here in Fairfield City, Wayne, Illinois
Fairfield City, Wayne, Illinois
1910
1910
Age 72
Oliver Perry Patterson resided here in Fairfield Ward 1, Wayne, Illinois
Fairfield Ward 1, Wayne, Illinois
1920
1920
Age 82
Oliver Perry Patterson resided here in Fairfield Ward 1, Wayne, Illinois
Fairfield Ward 1, Wayne, Illinois
1924
22 Jan 1924
Age 86
Death of Oliver Perry Patterson in Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1924
24 Jan 1924
Age 86
Burial of Oliver Perry Patterson in Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois, United States of America
Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 May 1838
    Event Place: Fairmont, Marion, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [3] Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fairfield Ward 1, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T625_413; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 147; Image: .
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 257; Family History Film: 1254257; Page: 177B; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 0672.
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T623_351; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 98.
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fairfield Ward 1, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Polk, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1865
    Event Place: Polk, Pope, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., State Census Collection, 1825-1865, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1865; Archive Collection Number: 103.010; Roll Number: 2183; Line: 2

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 257; Family History Film: 1254257; Page: 177B; Enumeration District: 144; Image: 0672.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fairfield City, Wayne, Illinois
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T623_351; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 98.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fairfield Ward 1, Wayne, Illinois
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fairfield Ward 1, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fairfield Ward 1, Wayne, Illinois
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fairfield Ward 1, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T625_413; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 147; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fairfield, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1924
    Event Place: Fairfield, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1924
    Event Place: Fairfield, Wayne County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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