Robert Patterson

“Before the close of the Revolution four brothers, named Robert, James William, and Peter Patterson, moved from Dauphin County to Fayette County, where they proposed to found new homes. [William and Peter came from Paxtang, Lancaster Co., which later became part of Dauphin County. The other two brothers came from Drumore, Lancaster County.] Robert settled in Westmoreland County and the others in Fayette, Peter and William in Jefferson [created from Washington] township, and James in Franklin. The brothers came westward in company, and with their families traveled and carried their effects on the backs of horses. [All four brothers did not travel together. James came first; then I appears that Peter and William, traveling together, arrived; then over ten years later brother Robert came with his family..]"

For additional information, see Janice Rosenthal, ROBERT PATTERSON SR. (c. 1737-1830) of Rostraver Twp., Westmoreland Co., PA Husband of Mary Stewart (c. 1740-1813) (2012).

• Updated from FamilySearch Family Tree via son John Robert Patterson by SmartCopy: Nov 25 2015, 5:41:45 UTC

REVOLUTIONARY WAR VETERAN

Served in the Lancaster County PA Militia

D.A.R. recorded a headstone present in 1935

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Mar 4 2020, 3:20:56 UTC