Maj. James Patton and Harriet Scott

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Husband Maj. James Patton ^{1 2}

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           Born: 11 Jul 1804 - Fort Loudon, Peters Twp, Franklin Co, PA 2
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           Died: 6 Aug 1880 - Carlisle, Cumberland Co, PA 2
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         Father: Matthew Patton (1776-1845) 1 3
         Mother: Ann(a) McFarland (1779-1816) 1 3

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       Marriage: 

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Wife Harriet Scott ²

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           Died: 17 Apr 1877 - Dixon, Lee Co, IL 2
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         Father: Thomas Scott (      -1834) 2
         Mother: Rebecca Douglass (      -      ) 2

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Children

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1 F Rebecca Scott Patton ²

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           Died: 17 Oct 1850 2
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General Notes: Husband - Maj. James Patton

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In 1827, he was chosen major of the first battalion, 118th regiment, Pennsylvania militia. He was appointed collector of canal and railroad tolls, at Columbia, by Governor Porter, in 1839. He was active in promoting the transportation system of the state, which resulted in the organization of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.

1 Editor, History of Franklin County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, IL: Warner, Beers & Co., 1887), Pg 883.

2 G. O. Seilhamer, Esq, The Bard Family (Chambersburg, PA: Kittochtinny Press, 1908), Pg 425.

3 G. O. Seilhamer, Esq, The Bard Family (Chambersburg, PA: Kittochtinny Press, 1908), Pg 420.