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     He was born on 4 August 1810 in Sharon, Schoharie, New York, USA.¹ He was the son of Frederick Nicholas van Patten and Elizabeth Say.¹ He died on 9 September 1869 in Polkton, Ottawa, Michigan, USA, at age 59.¹

     He was born on 29 November 1845 in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA.^3,1 He was the son of John van Patten and Sarah Freeman.^2,1 He married Charlotte Eckerson before 1870.⁴ He died on 29 November 1880 in Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA, at age 35.¹ He was buried after 29 November 1880 in Maple Grove Cemetery, Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA.⁵

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     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA, in the household of his parents, John van Patten and Fanny Unknown.⁶ He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA, in the household of his parents, John van Patten.² He and Charlotte Eckerson appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA, enumerated 6 July 1870.⁴

     He was born on 5 April 1785 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.² He was the son of Nicholas Frederickse van Petten and Margarieta Bradt.¹ He was baptized on 29 May 1785 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.³ He died on 4 January 1852 at age 66.⁴ He was buried after 4 November 1852 in Old Reformed Church Cemetery, Scotia, Schenectady, New York, USA.⁵

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     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA, in the household of Clara van Petten and Simon Swart.⁶

     He was born before 20 April 1712 in New York, USA.⁴ He was baptized on 20 April 1712 in First Dutch Reformed Church, Albany, Albany, New York, USA.^3,1,4 He was the son of Nicholas van Petten and Rebecca Groot.^3,1,4 He married Elizabeth Groot, daughter of Phillip Groot, on 10 April 1737 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.^4,5 He died on 20 June 1771 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA, at age 59.⁴

     He was baptized on 26 December 1753 in RDC, Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.^3,1 He was the son of Nicholas A van Petten and Sarah Clement. He married Helena Swits circa 1781.^1,2 He married Elizabeth Say on 12 January 1791 in RDC, Albany, Albany, New York, USA.⁴

     He was born on 20 July 1820 in Albany County, New York, USA.^2,1 He was the son of Peter van Patten and Magdelene Relyea.¹ He married Laura Roberts on 12 February 1846 in Dane County, Wisconsin, USA.^3,4,1 He died on 31 August 1906 in Symco, Waupaca, Wisconsin, USA, at age 86.¹

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     He and Laura Roberts appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Springville, Adams, Wisconsin, USA, enumerated 10 August 1860.⁵ He and Laura Roberts appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Union, Waupaca, Wisconsin, enumerated 22 June 1900.⁶

     He was born on 7 April 1837 in New York, USA.¹ He was the son of Simon van Patten and Lucy Bates.¹ He married Kate Ann Gutheridge circa 1878 in Union County, Iowa, USA.¹ He died after 1900 in Creston, Union, Iowa, USA.¹

     He was born before 17 January 1779 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.^2,1 He was baptized on 17 January 1779 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.² He was the son of Simon Frederickse van Patten and Maria Wendel.^2,1 He married Sarah Bartlett on 29 August 1801 in Duanesburg, Schenectady, New York, USA.¹ He died on 3 November 1846 in Glenville, Schenectady, New York, USA.¹ His estate was probated on 17 May 1847 in Schenectady County, New York, USA.³

     Frederick lived in Glenville during and after the war. "In November 1776, he was enrolled as orderly sgt. under Captain John Van Patten, 2nd Albany County Militia. In March 1777, he enlisted for ten months in a company of batteaumen under Captain Myndert R. Wemple. He performed service cutting wood for the garrison at Schenectady and in transporting provisions and ammunition from there to Fort Stanwix. In June, 1778, after the destruction of Cobleskill, he assisted in burying the dead and in pursuit of the enemy. In 1780 he served two months on guard duty at Saratoga after the burninig of Caughnawaga. In October 1781, he marched to Johnstown, but was there taken sick and sent home. A pensioner under the Act of June 7, 1832." (Hanson.)¹ He was born before 20 January 1760 in Glenville, Albany, New York, USA.^1,3 He was baptized on 20 January 1760 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.⁴ He was the son of Simon Nicholas van Petten and Jannetje Vrooman.^1,2 He married Alida Fairly before 1784.¹ He married Hester Toll, daughter of Karel Hansen Toll and Elizabeth Phillipse Ryley, circa 1796 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.¹ He died in 1850.¹

     She was born before 12 May 1751 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.¹ She was baptized on 12 May 1751 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Phillip Arentse van Petten and Geertje Gesina Schemerhorn.¹

     She was born on 27 February 1892 in Colorado Springs, El Paso, Colorado, USA.^3,2,4 She was the daughter of Robert Judson van Petten and Harriet G Cornell.² She married Charles Wellesley Gates Ward on 12 July 1909 in Las Vegas, San Miguel, New Mexico, USA.⁵ She died in 1958 in Las Vegas, San Miguel, New Mexico, USA.⁶ She was buried in 1958 in Masonic Cemetery, Las Vegas, San Miguel, New Mexico, USA.⁶

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     She appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Las Vegas Ward 3, San Miguel, New Mexico, in the household of her parents, Robert Judson van Petten and Harriet G Cornell.² She and Charles Wellesley Gates Ward appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Las Vegas, San Miguel, New Mexico, enumerated 7 April 1930. Their children Harriet, Robert and Caroline were listed as living with them.⁴ She appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Las Vegas, San Miguel, New Mexico, in the household of her mother, Harriet G Cornell.⁷ She appeared on the 1950 Federal Census of Las Vegas, San Miguel, New Mexico, enumerated 18 April 1950.⁸

     He was born on 3 December 1928 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Harry Otis van Petten and Blanche R Solomon.^3,2 He died on 22 August 2009 in Stanton, Orange, California, USA, at age 80.¹

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     He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Downey, Los Angeles, California, in the household of his parents, Harry Otis van Petten and Blanche R Solomon.⁴ He appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Downey, Los Angeles, California, in the household of his parents, Harry Otis van Petten and Blanche R Solomon.³

     She was born on 17 October 1715 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Andries van Petten and Maecke Ten Eyck.¹ She married Seth Vrooman on 28 November 1735 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.¹ She died in 1736 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.¹

     She was baptized on 17 April 1687 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Claas Frederickse van Petten and Aeffie Arentse Bradt.¹ She died before 1692 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.¹

     She was born on 20 June 1756 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.¹ She was baptized on 20 June 1756 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.² She was the daughter of Frederick Nicholas van Petten and Elizabeth Groot.¹ She married Solomon Terwillinger.¹

     She was born on 28 July 1692 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Claas Frederickse van Petten and Aeffie Arentse Bradt.¹ She married Lourens Claes van der Volgen in 1712 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.¹ She died in 1720.¹

     He was born circa 1855 in New York, USA.¹ He was the son of Minard van Patten and Sarah Ostrander.¹

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     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Oronoko, Berrien, Michigan, in the household of his parents, Minard van Patten and Sarah Ostrander.¹

     He was born circa 1866 in New York, USA.¹ He was the son of John A van Patten and Lucinda Adams.¹ He died on 3 March 1932 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.²

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     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Sterling, Cayuga, New York, in the household of his parents, Lucinda Adams and John A van Patten.³

     He was born on 8 August 1834 in Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.^2,1 He was the son of Peter P van Patten and Catherine Myers.¹ He married Mary E Cochran circa 1858.² He was buried in 1917 in Springbrook Cemetery, Sterling, Cayuga, New York, USA.³ He died in 1917 in Cayuga County, New York, USA.^4,1

     He was born on 11 January 1872 in Gibson, Mohaska, Iowa, USA.^2,3,1 He was the son of Albert John (Morgan) van Patten and Mary Annis Chandler.¹ He married Sarah Matilda Skidmore, daughter of Andrew Skidmore and Lucinda Waddell, on 26 January 1897 in Delta, Keokuk, Iowa, USA.^4,3 He died on 16 December 1948 in What Cheer, Keokuk, Iowa, USA, at age 76.^2,3

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     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Prairie, Keokuk, Iowa, in the household of his parents, Albert John (Morgan) van Patten and Mary Annis Chandler.¹

     Van Patten Butte, Van Patten Dam and Van Patten Lake in Baker County, Oregon is named for him.
George Van Patten was in partnership with his wife's parents, Orbison and Elizabeth Elliott, in a saw mill at the Bulger Flat area. They got water out of the river for a mill pond. VanPatten Butte and VanPatten Lake are both named after George. George built a dam at VanPatten Lake with a team of horses. He built this dam to bring water down to Bulger Flat to run the sawmill. While alone and working on the dam, George broke his leg but managed to get out and back home. All of his children were born at Bulger Flat and his wife Rosetta died there giving birth to their youngest son, Fred, who lived and was raised by his grandparents, Orbison and Elizabeth Elliott.
After Rosetta's death, George left the Bulger Flat area and went to the Walla Walla, Washington area for a period of time. Eventually, he returned to Eastern Oregon and homesteaded at the mouth of Dark Canyon on the Burnt River. He took his son Chester with him. Bulger Flat is Northwest of Baker and Dark Canyon is south.
* George's will requested he be buried underneath the White Rocks that were up by Abraham and Sadie La Veirs homestead ** that are at the fork of Dark Canyon and Red Springs Gulch (East fork of Dark Canyon). (Sadie La Veirs and Rosetta were sisters) George wasn't buried there ***, but some holes were drilled in the top of the White Rocks and some coins were placed in the holes as a memorial to George.
(Story told by Gordon Van Patten, April 1998.)¹ He was born on 20 April 1847 in Cobourg, Northumberland West, Ontario, Canada.¹ He was the son of William Roy van Patten and Sofia Rachel Dean.¹ He married Rosetta S Elliott on 3 January 1878 in Baker City, Baker, Oregon, USA.¹ He died on 1 May 1934 in Baker City, Baker, Oregon, USA, at age 87.¹

     He was born circa 1873 in Illinois, USA.¹ He was the son of Dr Myndert van Patten and Mary Adelaide Foote.¹ He was baptized on 12 July 1873 in Chatsworth, Livingston, Illinois, USA. George is listed as an infant so he was probably born in 1873.² He died on 28 September 1953.³ He was buried after 28 September 1953 in Sterling Cemetery, Sterling, Rice, Kansas, USA. George's plot was located in 169 B.³

     He was born on 28 September 1849 in Summit, Schoharie, New York, USA.^2,1 He was the son of Frederick van Patten and Rhoda Harrington.¹ He began military service on 10 December 1861 in Cobleskill, Schoharie, New York, USA, enlisted as a private in Company I, NY Volunteer Infantry.¹ He died on 2 July 1862 in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Virginia, USA, at age 12. Died of Typhoid Fever during the Civil War.¹

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     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Summit, Schoharie, New York, USA, in the household of his parents, Frederick van Patten and Rhoda Harrington.²

     He was born on 10 March 1866 in Peoria County, Illinois, USA.^1,2 He was the son of William Veeder van Patten and Isabella Jane Wallace.¹ He married Cora Etta Oryall on 14 November 1893 in York County, Nebraska, USA.³ He died on 8 February 1938 in Clinton, Henry, Missouri, USA, at age 71.⁴ He was buried after 8 February 1938 in Robinson Cemetery, Collins, St. Clair, Missouri, USA.³

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     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Brimfield, Peoria, Illinois, in the household of his parents, William Veeder van Patten and Isabella Jane Wallace.¹

     , one of the progressive farmers of Squaw township, whose fine farm of two hundred acres is on section 23, was born in Peoria county, Illinois, on the 14th of February, 1868, and is a son of Robert B. and Sarah A. (Nipper) Van Patten. The progenitor of the family in America was Claus Frederickse Van Petten, who came to this country from Holland and located in Albany county, New York. From him our subject is of the sixth generation removed. In the third generation were several who participated in the Revolutionary war, there being about one hundred of the name belonging to one regiment. while one company of this regiment was commanded by Captain John Van Patten. Robert B. Van Patten, the father of our subject, was born in Cayuga county, New York, March 17, 1825, his parents being Peter and Lydia (Bullock) Van Patten.
George M. Van Patten was fourteen years of age when the family came to Iowa and he grew to manhood upon the home farm in Clarke County, in the meantime acquiring his education in the public schools. On attaining his majority he started out in life for himself and has since devoted his time and attention to farming. In 1897 he came to Warren County and after renting his present farm for a time he purchased it and has since engaged in its operation, having two hundred acres of well improved land under a high state of cultivation. He carries on stock-raising, making a specialty of Percheron horses, shorthorn cattle and Poland China hogs.
In 1891 Mr. Van Patten married Miss Annie Holden, of Clarke county, a daughter of C. C. and Deborah (Cramer) Holden, who came to this state from Illinois in 1878 and located in Clarke county. Her father, who was a farmer by occupation, is now deceased. Of the six children born to our subject and his wife three died in infancy. Those still living are, Nina L., Ethel L. and Loyd H., all at home.
The parents are active members of the Methodist Episcopal church and Mr. Van Patten is a republican in politics. He has filled various township offices in an able and acceptable manner and is now serving as township clerk. Socially he is identified with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.
Submitted by: Dick Barton.¹ He was born on 14 February 1868 in Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA.^5,1 He was the son of Robert Bullock van Petten and Sarah Ann Nipper.^1,2,3,4 In 1885 George Milton van Patten lived , Washington Twp, Clarke, Iowa, USA.⁶ He married Annie Holden, daughter of Charles C Holden and Deborah Cramer, on 19 March 1891 in Osceola, Clarke, Iowa, USA. The marriage record in FamilySearch indicates the marriage took place in Washington Twp. I'm pretty sure Osceloa is within Washington Twp.^3,1 In 1915 George Milton van Patten lived in Section 23 of Squaw Twp, Warren, Iowa, USA.⁷ He married H Elnora Haworth, daughter of Jeremiah Haworth and Elizabeth Ginder, on 12 February 1930 in Chariton, Lucas, Iowa, USA.^8,1 He died on 8 April 1951 in Los Angeles County, California, USA, at age 83.^5,1 He was buried after 8 April 1951 in Maple Hill Cemetery, Osceola, Clarke, Iowa, USA.⁹

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     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Radnor, Peoria, Illinois, in the household of his parents, Robert Bullock van Petten and Mathilda A Schultz.² He appeared on the 1885 Iowa State Census of Washington, Clarke, Iowa, USA, in the household of his parents, Robert Bullock van Petten and Mathilda A Schultz.¹⁰ He and Annie Holden appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Squaw Twp, Warren, Iowa, enumerated 2 May 1910. Their children Ethel and Nina were listed as living with them.¹¹ He and H Elnora Haworth appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Squaw, Warren, Iowa, enumerated 16 April 1940.¹²

     He was born on 19 August 1831 in Brownville, Jefferson, New York, USA.² He was the son of Adam van Patten and Celina Newman.¹ He married Caroline Unknown before 1849.¹ He married Eveline Ackerman before 1855. They were married, living with her parents, in the 1855 census.^3,1 He served with Company B, New York 186th Infantry during the Civil War from 3 September 1864 to 2 June 1865.^4,5 He married Margaret Saltzman on 3 August 1900 in Spragueville, New York, USA.⁶ In 1905 George Nelson van Patten lived , Wilna, Jefferson, New York, USA.⁷ He died on 13 March 1916 in Wilna, Jefferson, New York, USA, at age 84.^8,9 He was buried after 13 March 1916 in Sand Hill Cemetery, Natural Bridge, Jefferson, New York, USA.¹⁰

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     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Brownville, Jefferson, New York, USA, in the household of his parents, Adam van Patten and Celina Newman.¹¹ He and Eveline Ackerman appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Downers Grove, DuPage, Illinois, USA, enumerated 23 July 1870.¹²

     He was born on 21 January 1921 in Champaign, Champaign, Illinois, USA.^3,4,1 He was the son of Robert Milton van Petten and Inez Turell.^1,2 He served in the Navy from 23 June 1945 to 22 June 1968.⁵ He married Grace Bertha Eales on 18 May 1946 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.^6,1 He died on 21 December 1995 in Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA, at age 74.^3,1 He was buried after 21 December 1995 in Saint Mary's Episcopal Churchyard, Portsmouth, Newport, Rhode Island, USA. George's plot was located in 1117.⁷

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     He appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Hettinger, Mott, North Dakota, in the household of his parents, Inez Turell and Robert Milton van Petten.²

     He was born on 14 October 1807 in Guilderland, Albany, New York, USA.¹ He was the son of Jacob van Patten and Susanna Brooks.¹

     Gesina van Petten was also known as Regina.¹ She was born on 22 January 1786 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.^2,1 She was the daughter of Adam Simon van Petten and Rebecca Schermerhorn.¹ She was baptized on 5 February 1786 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.² She married John Pitcher on 18 October 1808 in Montgomery County, New York, USA.¹

     He was born on 11 December 1846 in Hollis Twp, Peoria, Illinois, USA.^3,1,2 He was the son of Joseph Brooks van Patten and Emeline Brewster.^2,1 He married Ella West on 12 September 1878 in Limestone, Peoria, Illinois, USA.^4,2 He married Lizzie Bartlett on 2 March 1893 in Polk County, Nebraska, USA.⁵ He married Margaret West on 16 October 1912 in Peoria County, Illinois, USA.⁶ He died on 3 May 1928 in Hanna City, Peoria, Illinois, USA, at age 81.^3,2 He was buried on 5 May 1928 in Sutton Cemetery, Sutton, Clay, Nebraska, USA. Gilbert's plot was located in 03S-55-07-10.^7,3

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     He appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Peoria County, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents, Joseph Brooks van Patten and Emeline Brewster.¹ He appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Limestone, Peoria, Illinois, USA, in the household of his parents, Joseph Brooks van Patten and Julia McFarland.⁸ He and Lizzie Bartlett appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of School Creek, Clay, Nebraska, enumerated 13 June 1900.⁹