Will County IL Archives Biographies.....Patterson, Alexander V 1862 - ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/il/ilfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Deb Haines ddhaines@gmail.com May 4, 2007, 7:54 pm Author: Portrait & Biographical Album, 1890 ALEXANDER V. PATTERSON. Among the leading enterprises of Joliet may be mentioned the livery business of Mr. Patterson, which is carried on in that systematic manner which indicates in a marked degree his adaptation to this calling. Prompt and courteous in the treatment of his customers and a straightforward man in all the relations of life, he occupies an enviable position, both in business and social circles. The subject of this notice traces his ancestry to one of the best nationalities on the face of the globe— the Scotch-Irish, from which have emanated qualities that on both continents have constituted a large portion of their bone and sinew. Andrew Patterson, the father of our subject, was born in County Tyrone, Ireland, but was of Scotch ancestry. The mother bore the maiden name of Eliza Varner. She was also a native of County Tyrone and of ancestry similar to that of her husband. They spent, their childood and youth near the place of their birth, where they were married and where they still live, the father engaged in agricultural pursuits. To the parents of our subject there was born a family of ten children, nine of whom are living and making their homes, five in the United States and four in Europe. Alexander V., the fourth in order of birth, is a native of the same place as his parents, and born in County Tyrone, October 16, 1862. He remained with them until approaching the twentieth year of his age, and then, believing that he could better himself in the United States, left the old roof-tree April 26, 1882, embarking for the promised land. Landing in New York City on the 2d of May following, he came directly to Illinois, locating in Joliet, and for six months thereafter was in the employ of his uncle, T. H. Patterson. At the expiration of this time he engaged as a fireman with the Michigan Central Railroad Company, remaining thus occupied about three years. The Joliet Steel Company next claimed his services, and he remained with this company until October, 1888. Having now the wherewithal to embark in business on his own account, Mr. Patterson secured a goodly number of horses and vehicles, establishing himself on Ottawa Street, occupying Nos. 208 and 210. His stables are equipped with modern conveniences and patronized liberally by the best people of Joliet and vicinity. About the time of starting his business, Mr. Patterson also formed matrimonial and domestic ties, being wedded, October 2, 1888, to Miss Minnie M., daughter of the late John and Melinde (Hareth) Stock. The young couple established themselves in a snug home on Oneida Street, and are now the proud parents of a little daughter, Linda L., who was born October 12, 1889. Mrs. Patterson was born in August, 1868, in Joliet, of parents who were both natives of Germany. They emigrated to America in 1854 and settled in Troy Township, where the father engaged in farming. Mr. Stock died in March, 1881, in Joliet. The mother had passed away ten years prior to the decease of her husband, her death taking place at Joliet, May 5, 1871. There was born to them a family of four, children, of whom Mrs. Patterson was next to the youngest. The paternal grandfather of our subject was James Patterson, who was born in Scotland and who spent his last days in Inland. His wife bore the maiden name of Jane Hawley. She also was of Scotch birth and ancestry. They were married in Scotland whence they removed to Ireland, where Grandfather Patterson engaged in farming. On the maternal side of the house Grandfather Alexander Yerner was a man of note in his day and a Colonel in the British army. He married Susan Rankin. Both were natives of Scotland, whence they removed to Ireland and died in County Tyrone. Upon becoming a voting citizen, Mr. Patterson identified himself with the Republican party, of whose principles he is a warm supporter. Both he and his estimable wife are members in good standing of the Central Presbyterian Church, of Joliet. They have started out in the journey of life under favorable auspices and with the good wishes of hosts of friends. Additional Comments: Portrait and Biographical Album of Will County, Illinois, Containing Full Page Portraits and Biographical Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens of the County; Chicago: Chapman Bros., 1890 File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/il/will/bios/patterso1288nbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/ilfiles/ File size: 4.9 Kb