Appendix - MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS
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Important Note:
The following records are presented for the convenience of Patterson researchers in general. However, researchers of “our” Peter Patterson line may want to make note of the several Peter Pattersons contained on this list. Also, researchers of “our” Peter Patterson line should take special notice of the Pattersons in West Pennsboro Twp., Cumberland Co., PA 1778-1785 because in West Pennsboro during this time perio d are also several Espys. The Espys of particular interest are Thomas, George and Josiah.
According to Espy genealogy, Josiah Espy m. Elizabeth Patterson (allegedly “our” Peter’s sister), and they had son George who then allegedly m. “our” Peter’s daughter Mary. Also, according to Espy genealogy, “our” Peter’s brother William had a daughter, Elizabeth, who married Thomas Espy, said to be a “cousin.”
We find it hghly significant that the following Pattersons & Espys are in West Pennsboro:
1778 – James Paterson (note the spelling!); John & George “Aspy”
1779 – James, Robert, Josiah & John Patterson; Josiah & George Espy
1780 – James, Robert, Josiah & John Patterson; Josiah & John Espy
1781 – James, Robert, Josiah , John, John, & Wm. Patterson; John, Josiah &
George Espey
1782 – James, Robert, Josiah & John Patterson; [did not transcribe Espys]
1785 – Andrew & Robert Patterson; Obadiah Paterson; John, Thomas & George Espy
Then, in Franklin Twp., Fayette Co., PA in 1785 we find James Patterson (brother to
“our” Peter), John Patterson and William Patterson, as well as Thomas Espy. In other words, between 1782 and 1785 James, John & William Patterson leave Cumberland County and end up in Fayette County.
We believe the James and John Patterson in West Pennsboro, Cumberland Co. in 1782 are the same men as the James and John Patterson who appear in Franklin Twp., Fayette Co. in 1785.
Further, we believe the Robert Patterson in West Pennsboro, Cumberland Co. in 1782 is possibly the Robert Patterson (Peter’s brother) who is found in Rostraver Twp., Westmoreland Co. in 1783.
Finally, we think it interesting that also in West Pennsboro 1779-1782 is a Josiah Patterson. Given the Espy/Patterson connection, and given that there is a Josiah Espy who allegedly m. Elizabeth Patterson, surely this Josiah Patterson is related to our line.
At any rate, based on these tax records, we believe it is possible that James and Robert, “our” Peter’s brothers, removed from Lancaster (Dauphiin) Co. prior to 1779 and settled in West Pennsboro Twp., Cumberland Co. Meanwhile, “our” Peter, and probably his brother William, left Lancaster (Dauphin) Co.about the same time but proceeded to Westmoreland (Fayette) Co. Then, about 1782-1783, we believe brothers James and Robert left Cumberland Co. to join Peter and William.
Chester County, PA Tax Lists
8th Eighteenth Pence Rate 1765
(PA Archives, Series 3 Vol. XI pp. 14-127)
Acres Horses Cattle Sheep Servants
Jno. Patterson, singleman Londonderry
Wm. Patterson , freeman East Fallowfield
Jno. Patterson, freeman Whiteland
Jno. Patterson, inmate West Bradford
Isabella Patterson, inmate East Caln
Wm. Patterson, singleman Thornbury
Jam’s Patterson East Nottingham 40 1 2 -- --
James Paterson, freeman London Britian
Andrew Paterson, singleman Edgmont
9th Eighteenth Pence Rate 1766
(PA Archives Series 3, Vol. XI pp. 145-253)
Wm. Patterson, inmate Goshen
James Patterson, freeman London Brittain [sic]
Rob’t. Paterson, inmate London Derry [sic]
John Paterson, freeman Uwchland [sic]
John Paterson, inmate West Bradford
Wm. Paterson, freeman Thornbury
10th Eighteenth Pence Rate 1767
(PA Archives Series 3, Vol. XI pp. 296-364)
& Laurence Everly
Will’m Patterson, weaver Thornbury -- 1 1 -- --
Will’m Patterson, freeman East Fallowfield
John Patterson, freeman Goshen
Robert Patterson, cooper Londonderry 100 1 1 -- --
James Patterson East Nottingham 40 2 2 -- --
Chester Co., PA Tax Lists, cont.
11th Eighteenth Pence Rate 1768
(PA Archives Series 3, Vol. XI pp. 406-518)
John Patterson, inmate Goshen
William Patterson, inmate Goshen
Thomas Patterson, inmate Goshen
William Patterson, inmate East Bradford
Jam’s Patterson E. Nottingham 40 2 2 -- --
Robert Paterson London Derry 10 2 2 -- --
12th Eighteenth Pence Rate 1769
(PA Archives Series 3, Vol XI pp. 548-651)
Tho’s Patterson, inmate Goshan [sic]
Jeremiah Patterson, freeman Birmingham
Will Patterson, inmate Birmingham
Pet’r Patterson, millwright Upper Chichester -- -- -- -- --
Jno. Paterson West Whiteland 73 2 2 7 --
John Paterson, freeman Goshan [sic]
Rob’t Paterson London Derry 90 2 2 5 1
There was no 13th Eighteenth Pence Rate 1770 in the PA Archives
14th Eighteenth Pence Rate 1771
(PA Archives Series 3, Vol. XI, pp. 658-782)
Will’m Patterson West Whiteland 12 1 1 -- --
Wm. Patterson, inmate Birmingham
John Patterson, inmate New Town
Jno. Patterson, inmate East Caln
Marg’t. Patterson E. Nottingham 40 2 2 6 --
Jeremiah Patterson, freeman East Bradford
Wm. Patterson, inmate Tredyffrin
Rob’t. Patterson London Derry 80 2 2 6 --
There were no 15th or 16th Eighteenth Pence Rates 1772-73 in the PA Archives
Chester Co., PA Tax Lists, cont.
17th Eighteenth Pence Rate 1774
(PA Archives Series 3, Vol. XII, pp. 13-107)
John Patterson New Town 40 1 2 3 --
Tho’s Patterson, freeman East Caln
John Patterson, inmate East Caln
Marg’t. Patterson E. Nottingham 50 1 2 3 --
Wm. Patterson Goshen 55 1 1 -- --
John Patterson E. Fallowfield 150 1 3 -- --
List of Taxables 1779
(PA Archives Series 3, Vol. XII pp. 134-194)
Jno. Patterson E. Fallowfield 150 1 1 3 --
Jno. Patterson Newtown 15 1 1 4 --
Nathaniel Patterson, freeman E. Nottingham
[Patterson Bell, Esq., tanyards] W. Fallowfield
Tho’s Patterson, inmate Goshen
Thomas Patterson, inmate W. Fallowfield
List of Taxables 1780
(PA Archives Series 3, Vol XII, pp. 238-327)
Cumberland Co., PA Land Records
The Pennsylvania Archives, Series 3, Vol. XXIV, pp.741-747, list the following Pattersons (“Warranties of Land in the Several Counties of PA 1730-1898”):
Paterson, James 100 acres Jan 20, 1753
Paterson, James 200 Feb 4, 1755
Paterson, William 200 Feb 5, 1755
Paterson, James 100 Feb 5, 1755
Paterson, James 150 Feb 6, 1755
Paterson, William 50 Sept 8, 1755
Paterson, Thomas 250 June 3, 1762
Patterson, Arthur 100 June 3, 1762
Patterson, John 50 June 3, 1762
Patterson, James 100 June 4, 1762
Patterson, James 100 June 4, 1762
Patterson, James 100 June 4, 1762
(The last 3 listed are 3 separate transactions.)
Patterson, Wm. 200 July 13, 1762
Patterson, Wm. 200 July 13, 1762
(The last 2 listed are 2 separate transactions.)
Patterson, Wm. 100 July 13, 1762
Patterson, Gabriel 200 Sept 20, 1762
Patterson, Wm. 225.5 Dec 23, 1762
Paterson, James 407 August 1, 1766
Paterson, William 37.124 Jan 24, 1769
Patterson, Wm., Esq. 290 Nov 4, 1771
Patterson, Wm. 75 Dec 10, 1773
Patterson, Wm., Esq. 36.40 Jan 4, 1775
Patterson, Mary (in trust) 206.40 Feb 14, 1775
Patterson, Mary (in trust) 63.28 Feb 14, 1775
Patterson, Wm., Esq. 130 Feb 16, 1775
Patterson, Robert 70 Feb 23, 1785
Patterson, James 340 May 11, 1786
Patterson, Wm. 40 March 31, 1787
Patterson, Robt. 125 & 5/8 Sept 26, 1787
Patterson, Wm., Esq. 222 & 1/4 Oct 4, 1787
Patterson, Wm. 125 June 10, 1791
Patterson, John 24 July 21, 1794
Patterson, John 15 July 21, 1794
Patterson, John 150 July 21, 1794
Patterson, Francis 20 August 14, 1804
Patterson, Francis 11 Feb 26, 1805
Patterson, Andrew 187.15 Apr 7, 1813
Patterson, Andrew 190.142 March 3, 1814
Patterson, Thomas 80 Apr 21, 1814
Patterson, Thomas 86.40 March 12, 1816
Patterson, Ann 3 Oct 2, 1832
Comments:
The Cumberland land records are included primarily because of the alliance between the Patterson and ESPY families. In 1780 Josiah “Espy” warranted 200 acres of land in West Pennsborough, Cumberland Co., PA (PA Archives, Series 3, Vol. XX) and in 1781, George, John and Josiah “Espey” warranted land in Cumberland Co.
A 1999 posting on pa-roots (by Patty Williams pattywms@aol.com) says Cumberland County probate records of a Samuel Patterson show children: James, John, Ann, Peter, William and Mary. “It is believed he [Samuel] resided in Mt. Joy Twp., Lancaster Co., and Fermaugh [sic] Twp., Juniata Co., PA.”
Futher information about a Peter Patterson in Juniata Co. comes from Kathy McConnell, who mailed this info 1 Dec 2000 to Paula Pitts pitts488@pdq.net. This information says that a Peter Patterson, whose father’s name was also Peter Patterson, [which we believe is incorrect] was b. in Juniata Co., m. Elizabeth Donelly and d. 1840 in Frenchcreek Twp., Mercer Co., PA. The children of Peter and Elizabeth (Donelly) Patterson were: Samuel (b. 4 July, 1813 in Venango Co.); Mitchell; William; Thompson (b. 1808); John (b. 1812); James D. (b. 1824; Ellen; Jane; Margaret (b. 1804); Mary; Ann (b. 1808 in Venango Co.); and Eliza (b. 17 Aug 1818 in Jackson Center, Mercer Co., PA).
Cumberland Co., PA Tax List – First State Tax 1778
(PA Archives Series 3, pp. 8-114)
Name Location Acres Negroes Horses Cattle Tax
William Patterson Middleton 22 -- 4 4 8.5.0
Robert Patterson Middleton 65 -- 2 2 11.9.1
James Patterson Middleton 61 -- -- 2 5.10.4
James Patterson Millford -- -- 1 1 1.0.0
William Patterson Antrim 32 -- 2 2 6.12.0
John Patterson Antrim 32 -- 2 2 6.10.0
Samuel Patterson Fermanagh 81 -- 2 2 6.18.0
Widow Patterson, g. & s.m. Fermanagh -- 1 3 3 9. 8.0
Thomas Patterson Lack 74 -- 2 2 6.15.0
Arthur Patterson Letterkenny 74 -- 1 2 7.10.8
Peter Patterson Rye* 48 -- 1 1 3.11.0
