Francis (Frank) Oliver Patterson, Sr. (1940-2015)
My father, Frank Patterson, was b. 25 June 1940 in Ivylog, Union Co, GA just a few miles north of Blairsville. The home they were living in at the time is now gone and that spot is under water since the dam was built at Nottely.
On 1 June 1962, Frank married the love of his life, Vanza Mae Davis. She was from Greensboro, NC (Guilford Co), where she was born on 21 August 1939. Frank and Vanza raised two sons, Francis Oliver (Chip) Patterson Jr, and myself – Charles Wesley (Wes) Patterson.
Frank and Vanza moved to Winston-Salem, NC in 1971 for Frank to attend Piedmont Bible College. He graduated in 1976, and by 1979 they and the family were in Bangladesh (in SE Asia) as missionaries. They served there off and on till 1992.
Frank died on 31 July 2015. Vanza died on 15 March 2018. Both died in Winston-Salem, NC.
Frank’s Heritage
Frank Patterson’s father was Clint Patterson. The Pattersons were Scots-Irish and immigrated to America before the 1730’s – the actual date is still not known.
Frank’s 5xG-Grandfather, Robert Patterson, was in Sussex Co, DE by 1732. He was in the Linville Creek, Harrisonburg, VA area by 1740. Then he moved to York Co, SC in the 1760’s where he died in 1775.
Frank’s 4xG-Grandfather, Thomas Patterson, was b. Bet. 1735–1738 Sussex Co, DE (most likely), married Margaret Harrison in Augusta Co, VA on 24 Dec 1761, and died after 1800 probably in Buncombe Co, NC.
John Patterson was next. He was born Bet. 1762–1764 Clarks Fork, York Co, SC and died Bet. 1840–1842 Lower Young Cane, Union Co, GA.
George Patterson was Frank’s 2xG-Grandfather. George was born 1800 at Jenkins Branch, Buncombe Co, NC and died in 1860 at Lower Young Cane, Union Co, GA.
Frank’s G-Grandfather was William Harden (Billy) Patterson. Billy was born 10 Apr 1832 in what is now Union Co, GA but was Cherokee Indian Lands at the time. He served in the Civil War for the Confederacy as a Private in the 6th GA Cavalry. He died Abt. 29 Apr 1884 Lower Young Cane, Union Co, GA and is buried at Bethlehem Church Cemetery.
Frank’s Grandfather was Joseph Elijah (Lige) Patterson. Lige was born 12 Sep 1871 at Lower Young Cane with his twin brother, William Elisha (Lishe) Patterson. Lige died on 29 Nov 1957.
Clint Patterson was born Clinton Willie Patterson on 04 Jun 1904 at Copperhill, Polk Co, TN. He married Wilma Lee Stephens on 23 Aug 1924. They had four sons and one daughter – Baxley, Kenneth, Derral, Francis (Frank) and Jean. Clint died on 04 Nov 1975 Blairsville, Union Co, GA and is buried at Antioch Church Cemetery.
Frank’s mother was Wilma Lee Stephens, dau. of Samual Jasper Stephens and Mary Virginia (Mollie) Franks. Wilma was born 30 Oct 1904 Warne, Clay Co, NC and died 30 Mar 1991 at Marshville, Union Co, NC.
50th Wedding Anniversary
24 August 1974
Blairsville, GA
Frank’s Grandparents were:
- Joseph Elijah (Lige) Patterson
- Nancy Jane (Nannie) Ammons
- Samual Jasper Stephens
- Mary Virginia (Mollie) Franks
Frank’s G-Grandparents were:
- William Harden (Billy) Patterson
- Elizabeth Jane (Betty) Akins
- Joshua Furman Ammons
- Margaret Elizabeth (Betty) Sanders
- John Stephens
- Merzy Ann Byers
- John Tyler Franks
- Nancy Elizabeth Ingram
Frank’s 2xG-Grandparents were:
- George Patterson
- Rebecca Chastain
- Lewis Akins
- Luvicia (Vica) Nicholson
- John Robert Ammons
- Martha Buchanan
- Alfred Sanders
- Harriet M. Hurst
- Cannon Stephens
- Jane Coffey
- Ephraim Byers
- Millie Ratcliff
- Isham Davis Franks
- Sarah Jennings
- Elisha Ingram
- Catherine Keziah Stiles
A few of Frank’s family lines trace back to European Royalty. See how he traces to Sir Ralph Neville 1st Earl of Westmoreland. On Ralph’s page you’ll see generally how he continues back to other famous individuals such as King Alfred the Great and Emperor Charlemagne, among others.
Frank Patterson’s Pedigree Chart
Frank’s Lineage to Sir Ralph Neville, 1st Earl of Westmoreland
- PATTERSON, Francis Oliver (Frank) b: 25 Jun 1940, d: 31 Jul 2015
- PATTERSON, Clinton Willie (Clint) b: 04 Jun 1904, d: 04 Nov 1975
- AMMONS, Nancy Jane (Nannie) b: 02 Apr 1884, d: 19 Nov 1917
- SANDERS, Margaret Elizabeth (Betty) b: 20 Aug 1859, d: 06 Nov 1928
- HURST, Harriet M. b: 26 Sep 1842, d: 12 Nov 1942
- SHEPHERD, Nancy Sarah b: 16 May 1804, d: 19 Mar 1846
- STANTON, Nancy Elizabeth b: Abt. 1767, d: 1835
- STANTON, Jonathan b: 08 Oct 1737, d: 1848
- ROBINSON, Mary b: 1720, d: 1800
- FITZWATER, Sarah b: 04 Jan 1705, d: 1761
- FITZWATER, Thomas Jr b: 03 May 1673, d: 04 Apr 1748
- CHENEY, Mary b: Abt. 1651, d: 10 Sep 1682
- CARTER, Mary Margaret b: Abt. 1632, d: Feb 1667
- TRACY, Elizabeth Joan b: Abt. 1610, d: Abt. Dec 1641
- TRACY, Paul II b: Abt. 1585, d: Abt. Mar 1625
- SHARKERLEY, Lady Anne b: Abt. 1563, d: 10 Oct 1615
- RADCLIFFE, Alice Anne b: Abt. 1535, d: Abt. 1615
- RADCLIFFE, John b: 1515
- CLIFFORD, Margaret b: Abt. 1498, d: 1551
- CLIFFORD, Sir Henry (1st Earl of Cumberland) b: 1454, d: 23 Apr 1523
- CLIFFORD, Sir John (9th Baron Clifford) b: 08 Apr 1435, d: 28 Mar 1461
- DACRE, Joan b: Abt. 1415, d: Bef. May 1485
- NEVILLE, Philippa b: Bet. 1384–1385, d: 08 Jul 1453
- NEVILLE, Sir Ralph (1st Earl of Westmorland) b: 1364, d: 21 Oct 1425
Ancestors Report for Frank Patterson
The following PDF report lists 10 generations of ancestors for Frank Patterson. This includes Dr. Pierre Chastain (1659-1728) who was a French Huguenot that immigrated to American ca. 1700. There are many Rev War Patriots and Rev War Loyalists and also lineages marked with “Royalty”, which indicate that line traces back to European Royal families.
