Jehu R. Patterson (c1812) and Nancy --- of Yancey Co, NC

martygrant.com: Home > Genealogy > Patterson > Families > Jehu

[Commentary] [Children] [Researcher List] [Register Report] [A Note about sources] [How to contact me] [Home]

I (Marty Grant) am not related to Jehu R. Patterson as far as I know.

Jehu R. Patterson was born ca 1811/12 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC). He is most likely a son of Robert and Catherine Patterson, though I have no direct proof that he is their son, but circumstantial evidence makes it seem highly likely.

Jehu was apparently with his parents for the 1820 census in Buncombe, as Robert Patterson had a son with him under age 10 (born ca 1810/20).

Jehu was still apparently with his parents for the 1830 census in Buncombe, in the age 15-19 category (born ca 1810/15).

Jehu R. Patterson married Nancy --- sometime ca 1830/1835 in Yancey Co, NC. Somewhere along the way, someone either shared this with me, or I found it published somewhere, that Nancy's maiden name was "Hampton", and that she was a daughter of Ezekiel Hampton. I don't know what the evidence for this is, as I can't find it in my notes. A 1997 query by Jennifer Day shows Nancy to be a "Wyatt".

"Jehu R. Patterson" was listed on the 1835 Congressional Voter List as having voted in Yancey County in Cany River Precinct.

Jehu was listed on the 1840 census in Yancey County, next door to his father Robert. On the other side was Gabriel Sams. Jehu had two females age 20-29 in his house, one being his wife, and the other unknown. She could be a sister, or sister-in-law, or other relative, or boarder. His sister Nancy was "missing" this year from their parents household, but not yet married so this could be her.

1840 census analysis (based on available evidence): (Explanation of this census) 

1840 Yancey County, NC pg 265 Jehu R. Patterson 1000100000000-0100200000000
Analysis:
1 Male(s) 20-29        (1810-1820)	Jehu R. PATTERSON (1811/12) s/o Robt & Cath.
1 Male(s) 0-4          (1835-1840)	James W. PATTERSON (1837/38) son
2 Female(s) 20-29      (1810-1820)	Nancy ___ Patterson (1815/16) wife
					Nancy PATTERSON (1817/18) sister --> m by 1843
1 Female(s) 5-9        (1830-1835)	Elizabeth M. PATTERSON (1834/35) daughter

 

Jehu and family were listed on the 1850 census in Yancey Co, NC. They weren't listed very close to any other Pattersons, but his parents were only 2 pages away. Their neighbors on either side were Ward Hampton, age 37 (relative of Nancy?), and John J. Evans. A John Pate, age 17 was with the Pattersons as a Laborer, so he might be just a hired hand, though could be a relative.

1850 census abstract: (Explanation of this census)
(Note: The dates at the end of each line are not part of the original census, but are approximate birth years based on age)
1850 YANCEY CO, NC Page 395   House/Family #  185/ 194

PATTERSON JEHU R      38 M W METHODIST CLERGYMAN    400 NC                   1811/1812
PATTERSON JAMES W     12 M W                            NC                   1837/1838
PATTERSON JOHN W       4 M W                            NC                   1845/1846
PATTERSON NANCY       34 F W                            NC                   1815/1816
PATTERSON ELIZABETH   15 F W                            NC                   1834/1835
PATTERSON NANCY J      8 F W                            NC                   1841/1842
PATTERSON DORCAS K     5 F W                            NC                   1844/1845
PATTERSON MARGARET A   0 F W 4/12                       NC                   1849/1850
PATE JOHN             17 M W LABORER                    NC                   1832/1833

I have not traced this family beyond this point yet, but will do so when time permits. Jehu had Real Property ($400 worth) in 1850, so there should be deed records for him. Yancey County records may hold a great deal more info on Jehu and family.

Children

Jehu and Nancy had six children by the time of the 1850 census, and probably had more afterwards, so I'll not discuss them individually until I get more information on them.

Researcher List

Persons researching this family (click here for data on how to get on or off of this list):

Register Report

1. Jehu R1 Patterson (Rev) , born 1811/12 in Buncombe Co, NC (now Yancey Co, NC), son of Robert Patterson  and Catherine (---) .  He married in 1830/34 in Yancey Co, NC Nancy (---) , born 1815/16 in NC .

 

      Children of Jehu R Patterson (Rev) and Nancy Hampton were as follows:

      2          i      Elizabeth M2 Patterson , born 1834/35 in Yancey Co, NC.

      3          ii      James W2 Patterson , born 1837/38 in Yancey Co, NC.

      4          iii      Nancy J2 Patterson , born 1841/42 in Yancey Co, NC.

      5          iv      Dorcas K2 Patterson , born 1844/45 in Yancey Co, NC.

      6          v      John W2 Patterson , born 1845/46 in Yancey Co, NC.

      7          vi      Margaret A2 Patterson , born 1850 in Yancey Co, NC.

 

martygrant.com: Home > Genealogy > Patterson > Families > Jehu