James Benjamin Patterson
b. 23 July 1883, d. 12 January 1969
- Father: Frederick Thompson Patterson b. October 1859, d. 1943
- Mother: Mattie E. Moore b. 7 August 1859, d. 13 December 1890
- James Benjamin Patterson was born on 23 July 1883 in Tennessee.
- Frederick Thompson Patterson and Allene Thrasher appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at 1216 23rd Street. Other members of the household included James Benjamin Patterson, George E. Patterson and Edwin E. Patterson. Son Frank (age 15) is missing from the household and has yet to be found elsewhere in the 1900 census.
- He married Jessie Supple circa 1907.
- James Benjamin Patterson and Jessie Supple appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.
- James Benjamin Patterson registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 in Jefferson County, Alabama, while living with his wife Jessie at 156 Davies Street in Birmingham, and employed there as manager of Parker's Drug Store, 1931 First Avenue.
- The following appeared on 5 July 1929 in The Macon Telegraph: George E. Patterson, former executive vice president of the Fourth National bank and one of the best-known men of Middle Georgia, died at 6:30 o'clock yesterday morning of what doctors said was acute heart trouble, following an overnight attack of indigestion.
. . . Mr. Patterson is survived by his wife, who, before her marriage, was Miss Inez Thompson, of Birmingham, Ala., and two small children, George E., Jr., and Jane. They have been visiting for several weeks in Birmingham.
He is also survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Patterson, of Melbourne, Fla., a sister, Mrs. Parker, and a brother, E. E. Patterson, both also of Melbourne, and two other brothers, F. M. and J. B. Patterson, of Birmingham. An uncle, J. R. Patterson, lives in Macon.
The family was notified by telephone shortly after his death, and Mrs. Patterson, accompanied by one of Mr. Patterson's brothers, left immediately for Macon. They arrived here early this morning.
Mr. Patterson's parents also left Melbourne during the morning, and are expected to reach Macon early today, it was said. - James Benjamin Patterson and Jessie Supple appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at 200 52nd Place. Also in the household were Jessie's widowed mother and unmarried sister, a public school teacher.
- He was employed as manager of a drug store, according to the 1930 census.
- James Benjamin Patterson and Jessie Supple appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama, at 200 52nd Place North.
- He was employed as secretary of the Cyrene Commandery, according to the 1930 census.
- James Benjamin Patterson died on 12 January 1969 at age 85 in Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.
- Last Edited: 21 Jun 2014