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James F. PATTERSON was b. 15 May 1834 in Virginia and married Adie A. EMERSON on 7 Feb 1875 in Tulare, CA. Addie died 9 Oct 1889 and is buried in the Lake View Cemetery in Seattle, WA. James died 14 Feb 1903 in Seattle, WA and is also buried in the Lake View Cemetery in Seattle, WA.
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1880 census of Tule River, CA:
J. F. PATTERSON, age 66, a Farmer, born VA, parents born USA
Adda A. PATTERSON, wife, age 31, Keeping House, born MA, parents born NH/MA
1900 census of Seattle, WA:
J. F. PATTERSON, a widower, born VA
I’m hoping to locate someone from her family so that this wonderful old treasure can be returned to its rightful place, with family. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.
Thanks,
Shelley


What more to say? Everyone should know about Ralph Waldo Emerson - at least you should have read about him in high school.
Born in Boston, died in Concord, he's such a looming figure in American history that if you don't know about him, you should read up. It's part of being a good citizen. Even if you don't agree with him, he'll make you think.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Curtis & Cameron


People in photo include: Russell Emerson and Mary Emerson


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Suzanne Emerson Christie [contact link]
This picture was taken in either KY or WV. Clara Emerson, my aunt, (in dark dress), married Creed Toler in WV. They lived in Wyoming County, WV. I would like to find out who the other ladies are. Could be friends or most likely, relatives of Uncle Creed Toler.
Suzanne Emerson Christie [contact link]


John's sons are James W., Alexander B., Samuel M., Martin L., George T., David F. and Thomas H.
Could also be a son of any of the above.


This photo is from Olin Emerson's collection. It is believed the older couple sitting are his grandparents John & Susan Emerson and the woman in the second row, far right is his mother, Sallie. We think the man in the second row, farthest right may be his father, John W. Richards. Does anyone recognize? Thanks!!!

This came from Olin Emerson's collection. It is believed the children's surname would be Emerson (perhaps from either Gilmer, Cty., WV; Upshur, Cty., WV or possibly from KY. Does anyone recognize these children? If so, I would love to hear from you.



It is possible that this picture was taken on Aunt Clara's wedding day, Nov. 14, 1925 in Welch, WV, but the marriage bond said they lived in Manbar, WV. Does anyone know the other people? Her witness's were Dixie Bailey and H.K. Carper.


The only one I know in this picture, is Clara Emerson Toler.
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