Charles Scott (Gilkey) Patterson (abt. 1843 - 1902)

Born about 1843 in Greenup County, Kentucky

Ancestors

Son of William J Gilkey and Harriet (Blankenship) Gilkey

Husband of Florence (Rigdon) Gilkey — married 24 Jun 1871 in Ft Wayne, Allen County, Indiana

Husband of Amelia Benton (Williams) Patterson — married 29 Mar 1874 in Kosciusko County, Indiana

Descendants

Died 8 Nov 1902 at about age 59 in Thermopolis, Hot Springs, Wyoming [uncertain]

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Genealogically Defined

Biography

Private Charles (Gilkey) Patterson served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: 1862
Mustered out: 1862
Side: USA
Regiment(s): Co B, 54th Indiana Infantry

Charles Scott Gilkey was named for his uncle C.S. Gilkey a successful businessman who owned (among other enterprises) a hotel in Greenup County, Kentucky.

A child of William Gilkey and Harriett Blankenship he was living in their household in the 1850 census of Greenup County, Kentucky. ^[1]

His mother died between 1851 and 1854 and Charles was apparently sent to live with relatives and foster families. At some point he was either adopted or simply began to use the surname Patterson. This is shown in his military records for the Civil War where he is listed as "Charles S. Patterson or Guilkey or Guylkey". ^{[2] [3]} He served as a Private in Company B, 54th Indiana Infantry.^[4]

Charles married first Florence Rigdon 24 June 1871 at Ft. Wayne, Allen County, Indiana. ^[5]

Charles S. Patterson married second Amelia ("Millie") Williams 29 March 1874 Kosciusko, County, Indiana ^[6]

In 1880 he resided Wayne, Kosciusko, Indiana. He was a farmer, age 33, born Kentucky and his father was born Kentucky and his mother Virginia. His wife, Amelia, age 20, was born in Tennessee. ^[7]

By 1900 he resided in Fremont County, Wyoming. ^[8]

He died 1902 in Thermopolis, Hot Springs, Wyoming.

Children of Charles Patterson and Florence Rigdon:

• Minnie B Patterson 1872–

Children of Charles Patterson and Amelia Williams:

• William G. Patterson 1877–
• Myrtle Patterson 1879–1932 ​
• Julia Patterson 1881–1945​
• Scott Patterson 1882–1957 ​
• Alta Hazel Patterson 1892–1952 ​
• Ralph Adelbert Patterson 1896–1943
• Chester Oscar " Pat" Patterson 1900–1963 ​

Research Note

Charles Patterson, son of William Gilkey, is not the same as Charles Patterson who was born March 1847 and whose race was Black that was at the Marion Branch, National Military Home for D.V.S., Grant, Indiana, United States in 1900. ^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1850," (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M65Q-XN2), Wm Gilkey, Greenup County, Kentucky, United States; citing family 1, NARA microfilm publication M432 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
2. ↑ "United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934", (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QJDG-2Z9J), Charles S Or Charles Patterson Or Guilkey, 1863.Listed is Millie B Patterson as wife and Myrtle as minor child.
3. ↑ "United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933," (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:2M2P-34D), Charles S Or Charles Patterson Or Guilkey, 1907-1933; citing NARA microfilm publication M850 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,635,773.Myrtle Parsons is listed as Guardian for minor children: Alta, Ralph, Chester,
4. ↑ "United States General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934", (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/QV1B-P9L5), Charles Or Patterson Guylkey, 1881. 54 Regiment Indiana Company B Civil War
5. ↑ "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007," (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/XXJT-SJV), Charles S Patterson and Florence Rigdan, 24 Jun 1871; citing Allen, Indiana, United States, various county clerk offices, Indiana; FHL microfilm 2,111,268.
6. ↑ "Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007," (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VRQQ-VDN), Charles S Patterson and Amelia Williams, 29 Mar 1874; citing Kosciusko, Indiana, United States, various county clerk offices, Indiana; FHL microfilm 1,311,131.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MH9F-B19), Charles S Patterson, Wayne, Kosciusko, Indiana, United States; citing enumeration district ED 61, sheet 250C, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0290; FHL microfilm 1,254,290.
8. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/M3VR-24M), Charles Patterson, Lander, Dallas, Dubois, Lyons, North Fork, Beaver, Beebe, Bomer's Garden Lander town, Fremont, Wyoming, United States; citing sheet 4A, family 62, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,241,826.

   Charles Patterson 53 Head b Mar 1847 Kentucky Farm laborer

   Amelia B Patterson 41 Wife b Oct 1858 Tennessee

   William G Patterson 22 Son b Oct 1877 Indiana Stock Herder

   Julia E Patterson 18 Daughter b Oct 1881 Indiana

   Scott Patterson 16 Son b Sep 1883 Indiana Stock Herder

   Alta Patterson 7 Daughter b May 1893 Indiana

   Ralph Patterson 3 Son b Mar 1897 Idaho

   Chester Patterson 1/12 Son b Apr 1900 Wyoming

   Bussie Patterson 5/12 grand-son b Dec 1899 Wyoming

9. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MM17-QB3), Charles Patterson, Marion Branch, National Military Home for D.V.S., Grant, Indiana, United States; citing sheet 21B, family 1, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm 1,240,373.

• Ancestry. Lyon, Smith, Howard Tree by Lue_Howard [1]

• Paternal DNA confirmed by MY HERITAGE triangulation on Chr 11 for 12.7 cM between Lue Alta Howard a third cousin twice removed of Connie (Daniels) Graves and William Daniels III Their MRCA is William Gilkey. Lue Alta Howard descends from his first wife Harriet Blankenship and Connie and Bill descend from his second wife Mary Eleanor Williams.