Washington County PA Archives Obituaries.....Patten, William F.  June 28, 1863
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Presbyterian banner. (Pittsburgh, Pa.) 1860-1898: July 15, 1863
Died June 28th, 1863, William F. Patten, aged 23 years, lacking 10 days; son of
Robert and Eliza Patten, of Union Township, Washington County, Pa., and grandson of
the late Rev. Samuel Ralston, DD. He was among the first to respond to the call of
his country. Before he enlisted he was laboring under deep concern for the salvation
of his soul. He was in active service for eighteen months. He was in several
battles, and acquitted himself manfully. He crossed the river at the first battle of
Fredericksburg with his company. He was not, however, fit for duty, and consequently
had to return. He was never fit for duty afterwards. His father got his discharge in
February. He had, however, contracted a disease which settled on his lungs and he
gradually sunk under its fatal power...

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