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     He was born on 26 March 1802 in Sharon, Schoharie, New York, USA.¹ He was the son of Frederick Nicholas van Patten and Elizabeth Say.¹ He died before 1810.¹

     He was born in 1822 in New York, USA.¹ He was the son of Petrus van Patten and Annatje Relyea.¹

     He was born on 9 August 1801 in Guilderland Center, Albany, New York, USA. An obituary from an unknown source was provided on FindAGrave.^2,3,1 He was the son of Arent Nicholas van Petten and Engeltje LaGrange.¹ He married Rhoda Harrington circa 1825 in Schoharie County, New York, USA.¹ He died on 4 March 1874 in Summit, Schoharie, New York, USA, at age 72. An obituary from an unknown source was provided on FindAGrave.^4,3,1 His estate was probated after 4 March 1874 in Schoharie County, New York, USA; The probate papers mention the date of the will, June 27, 1873 but it is not dated (it appears that the probate record continued but that portion was not reporduced.)⁵ He was buried after 4 March 1874 in Maple View Cemetery, East Worcester, Otsego, New York, USA.³

Census Information

     He and Rhoda Harrington appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Summit, Schoharie, New York, USA, enumerated 23 August 1850. Their children Hannah, Aaron, Hester, William, Nicholas, Mary and George were listed as living with them.²

     Frederick died insane. His illness appeared at age 28 and alternated with periods of sanity. Son's court: "His father also had periods of insanity", as testified by David Prime (Pruyn) at Frederick's son, John's murder trial in Rotterdam, Schenectady Co., NY of 1825.¹ He was born on 8 January 1772 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.¹ He was the son of Phillip Frederickse van Petten and Debora Viele.¹ He married Hester Toll circa 1798.¹ He died on 29 December 1817 in New York City, New York, New York, USA, at age 45.¹

     He was born in 1694.¹ He was the son of Claas Frederickse van Petten and Aeffie Arentse Bradt.¹

     He was born circa 1871 in Iowa, USA.¹ He was the son of Conrad D van Patten and Jane Clark Ringland.¹ He died in 1883 in Barnesville, Clay, Minnesota, USA.²

     He was born on 23 October 1833 in Pillar Point, Jefferson, New York, USA.¹ He was the son of Adam van Patten and Celina Newman.¹ He married Ellen Loop on 1 January 1857 in Pillar Point, Jefferson, New York, USA.¹ He died on 11 August 1899 in Jefferson County, New York, USA, at age 65.¹

     He was born before 22 August 1703 in Schenectady, Albany, New York, USA.^1,2 He was baptized on 22 August 1703 in Schenectady, Schenectady, New York, USA.² He was the son of Arent Nicholas van Petten and Jannetje Conyn.¹

     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

Census Information

     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

Census Information

     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

Census Information

     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

Census Information

     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

Census Information

     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

Census Information

     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