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Decendency of Robert Patterson and Elizabeth King, married 1752. Augusta county, Virginia. Children: William born: 21 October 1753, Robert-1775, Catherine abt.1760, Elizabeth, and Ann Patterson. All born in Augusta County, Virginia. Robert & his family later moved to Hawkins County, Tennessee.

Robert & Elizabeth's son, William served four tours of duty during the American Revolution-among the battles he fought was the Long Island battle in the Holston river area in Tennessee and the battle at Kings Mtn. N.C. later joining General Frances "swamp fox" marion's men near the Santee river S.C. marching towards Charleston and at a place called Monks crossing-at a large house took ninety-six British prisoners.

This is research in progress, so please contact me if you have any information that you feel might help

Acknowledgments

The research on the Patterson family included information from the Tennessee State Archives, Washington D.C. Archives, Clinton, Tn. courthouse records, "Duncan Descendants of Frost Bottom Tn." by Marjorie Duncan Byrd, "Coal Mining Towns" by Marshall Mcghee, the Main library branch Cincinnati, Ohio (census records). Anderson and Morgan counties Tennessee, homepages. Many thanks to June k, Doug B, Morgan D. Neal B, and Don D., And the many other people who responded with information to my e-mail queries.