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Subject: [IAHENRY] Henry Co. Bios-James Patterson
Date: Sat, 15 Nov 2003 11:03:15 EST

>From Portrait and Biographical Album of Henry County, Iowa Chicago: Acme
Publishing Company, 1888.

Page 596-597:

JAMES H. PATTERSON, son of Ledgerwood and Drusilla Patterson, is one of the
prominent farmers and pioneer settlers of Scott Township, Henry Co., Iowa, and
was born in Augusta County, Va., Oct. 21, 1834. He came with his parents to
this county in 1842, when but a lad of eight years. His first education was
received in the common schools, and afterward he attended Howe's Academy in Mt.
Pleasant. In September, 1861, he responded to the President's call for
troops, and enlisted in the 4th Iowa Cavalry, Company C. He was mustered into
service at Camp Harlan, and the following spring went to Benton Barracks, St.
Louis, from there to Raleigh, and subsequently to Springfield, Mo. He enlisted as
a private, but at the organization of the company was elected Second
Lieutenant, and was later appointed Quartermaster. An order was issued by the War
Department in Washington, relieving all supernumerary officers, and he was one of
those coming under that designation. Not wishing to go back into the ranks as
a private, he resigned, after serving about fifteen months. After his return
home he lay sick at Mt. Pleasant for some time.

On the 8th of October, 1863, James H. Patterson led to the marriage altar
Miss Fannie Wallace, and the ceremony was perfomed which made them man and wife.
She was a daughter of Benjamin and Mary Wallace. Her parents died with that
dread disease, cholera, in 1855, leaving Fannie an orphan at the age of
twelve. They were both members of the Presbyterian Church, and both were buried at
Flemingsburg, Ky.

In 1864 Mr. and Mrs. Patterson removed to Winfield, locating upon a farm
adjoining the town. To them have been born six children: Anna, now attending
college at Oskaloosa, Iowa; William W., at home; Eva, now attending college at Mt.
Pleasant; Essie, John H. and James M.C., also at home. In politics Mr.
Patterson is one of the stanch Republicans of Henry County, and an active worker
for his party, although not aspiring to office. He is also a great friend to
education. His wife is a member of the Presbyterian Church. Mr. and Mrs.
Patterson have a fine farm of 400 acres, all of which have been developed since
moving upon the land, with the exception of eighty acres, which had been
partially broken. A nice home has been erected, which is presided over by a most
genial host and amiable hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson stand high in the
community where they reside, and have the respect of all who know them. He is active
in the advancement of any enterprise which is for the good of the township or
county. He is a member of the Mort Hobart Post No. 280, G.A.R., and he is
also a member of Winfield Lodge No. 154, I.O.O.F., of Winfield.

END
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Pat Ryan White
Camarillo, CA
MPHS, Class of 1966

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