Tompkins County NyArchives Biographies.....Patterson, Jr., C. H. June 8, 1860 - 
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Author: J. W. Ellis

History of Jackson County, Iowa, 1910, J. W. Ellis 

C. H. PATTERSON, JR. 

One of the native farmers of Maquoketa township whose well directed labor and 
economy has secured for him success in agricultural pursuits is C. H. 
Patterson, Jr. He was born June 8, 1860, a son of C. H. and Lorinda (Pate) 
Patterson. The former was born in Jackson county but the latter was a native 
of Tompkins county, New York. In 1855 or 1856 he came to Iowa and bought a 
farm in this county, on which he lived until his death, June 28, 1898. His 
wife survived him almost a decade passing away May 18, 1907. They had eight 
children: George, deceased; C. H., the subject of this sketch; Jesse, who is 
living in Maquoketa township; Elmer B., deceased; William E. and Archie W., 
both residents of Maquoketa township; Nellie B., the wife of Bert Shattuck, 
now residing in Texas; and Viola M., the wife of Harry Rogers. 
Reared in this county and to the life of a farmer, C. H. Patterson, Jr., 
received such education as was afforded to boys by the common schools near his 
home. Until he was twenty-four years of age he remained with his parents, 
assisting his father in the operation of the homestead, and then rented a farm 
of his own. Four years later he bought a tract of fifty-one and a half acres 
in Maquoketa township, to which he added as the years brought bountiful 
returns for his labor. He also invested in land in Kansas, owning now two 
hundred and forty acres in that state. 
It was on the 15th of October, 1884, that was celebrated the marriage of Mr. 
Patterson and Miss Carrie E. Thomas, who was born in Andrew, this county, 
November 12, 1864. Her father is Benjamin F. Thomas, one of the leading 
attorneys of Maquoketa, and her mother was Miss Mary E. Callow in her 
maidenhood. Mrs. Patterson was a school teacher before her marriage. Two 
children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Patterson. Benjamin H.who graduated 
from the Maquoketa high school and later from Brown's Business College in 
Davenport. After having attended Peoria Training school, he is now engaged in 
educational work in Champaign, Illinois. Pansy Evelyn, born April 3, 1887, 
died February 23, 1905, and was laid to rest in the Bridgeport cemetery. 
Mr. Patterson has always voted the democratic ticket and has been identified 
with the best interests of his township, which has been his home throughout 
life, rendering efficient service as trustee, assessor and school treasurer. 
Fraternally he holds membership in lodge No. 33, I. O. O. F., at Maquoketa, 
and has filled all the chairs. His well directed industry and his conspicuous 
good management have won for him a pronounced success as a farmer, while the 
principles for which he has stood in his official life have secured for him 
the esteem a generous people ever extend to men of proved honor and integrity. 



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