Will County IL Archives Biographies.....Patterson, Daniel 1828 - 
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Author: Portrait & Biographical Album, 1890

DANIEL PATTERSON. 

In the annals of Wheatland Township, the name of this gentleman occupies an 
honorable place as one of its efficient pioneers who has given practical aid 
in making it one of the finest farming regions in this section of the county. 
By steady toil and excellent management he has acquired a valuable property 
since he came to Illinois forty years ago, and he and his brother own a large 
tract of land, all lying in a body, and in a fine state of cultivation and 
exceedingly well improved. Our subject is a native of Dumfrieshire, Scotland, 
born October 13, 1828. His parents were John and Jane Patterson, also natives 
of that country. He was reared in the land of his birth on a farm, and 
received a fair education. Ambitious to see something more of the world and to 
build up a home for himself, he emigrated to America in 1850, taking passage 
at Liverpool on a sail vessel. He encountered a heavy storm at sea which 
lasted nearly a week, but at last, after a voyage of thirty-seven days, landed 
in safety in New York City. From there he came directly to this county, and 
for a time made his home with his brother Mungo. He finally settled on his 
present farm on section 10, in which he owns a half interest, his brother 
James, who lives with him, being the proprietor of the remainder. This is one 
of the largest farms in this vicinity, and is well provided with substantial 
buildings, modern machinery and everything to operate it to advantage. When he 
and his brother first took possession of it, it was in a wild condition, and 
by their united labors they have made it what it is to-day. Their farm is well 
stocked, as they pay much attention to that branch of business. When they 
began farming here Lockport was their grain market, and grain was shipped to 
Chicago from that place by canal. Almost the entire growth of this section of 
Illinois has taken place under their eyes, and they have ably assisted in 
placing this county where it is to-day, among the foremost agricultural 
counties in the State. The maiden name of Mr. Patterson's wife was Jane 
Williamson, and she is also of Scottish birth. He has found in her a true 
helpmate, one who is devoted to the interests of her family, and by her 
patient toil has been a factor in bringing about his prosperity. They have had 
ten children, of whom the following are living: William, Robert, Margaret, 
John, Mary, Grace, Laura and Frank. Mr. Patterson's life has been one of 
industrious toil, guided by discretion, prudence and sound common sense, that 
have placed him among the moneyed men of Wheatland. He has always displayed 
the qualities which mark a good citizen, is loyal to his adopted country, and 
gives his allegiance to the Republican party. A man of earnest views and 
strong principles, he is a firm temperance advocate. He has interested himself 
in forwarding the educational advantages of the township as School Director, 
which office he still holds. 

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

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