Patterson Family History; Patterson, Creamer, Blackburn, Nowlin, and others

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According to a book entitled The Surnames of Scotland, by George F. Black, PHD, published by the New York Public Library.

The name Patterson is derived from the Scottish. The name is from 'son of Patrick', or Patrickson, and the spelling was interpreted in different ways (Patterson,Pattison) and so on.

Also from the book entitled Clans and Families of Ireland, by John Genham (Chief Herald of Ireland). The Patterson name is now found throughout Ireland, though it is commonly only in Ulster being particularly frequent in Co. Down.

Interestingly the founder of the Belfast Natural History Society was Robert Patterson (1802-1872). Probably not directly related to this line of Patterson's.

The primary Surnames included in this site are: Patterson, Creamer, Blackburn, Nowlin, Nabors. There are others listed in the Hierarchy page.

The information contained here is always open to revision. This site is dedicated to my mother's line of Patterson's. The site is accurate according to the best information available and is being updated as new information becomes available.

With the addition of our links located on the main page there are several links devoted originally to this site, but with added potential for creation of books reports and related information that would not be found in textbooks. A little research could yield insights into the creation of our great nation.

The information contained within begins with Robert (R.) Patterson (to be known as Robert ^SR) in this site. Is said according to Land Sale Deeds and other documents to have traveled from or though Sussex County Delaware, to the Linville Creek Va. area, and finally to Craven County South Carolina. Research is still ongoing on this subject if anyone has any information on this individual or any others featured inside please forward so that the lineage may be displayed accurately.

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