Carrie Louise Milligan

b. 20 January 1892, d. 24 October 1970
  • Carrie Louise Milligan was born on 20 January 1892 in Greenwood, Wise County, Texas.
  • Thomas Fremont Milligan and Hattie (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Greenwood, Wise County, Texas. Other members of the household included Carrie Louise Milligan, Albert W. Milligan, Ruth P. Milligan and Fred Thomas Milligan.
  • The following appeared on 11 September 1903 in the Wise County Messenger: T. F. Milligan went to Fort Worth Tuesday accompanied by his son and daughter, the former of whom will enter St. Edward's school at Austin and the latter the St. Agnes at Fort Worth.
  • She married James Venor Patterson on 22 December 1909 in Wise County, Texas, with Rev. W. C. Carver officiating.
  • The following appeared on 24 December 1909 in the Wise County Messenger: Wedensday Afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Milligan, at Greenwood, Miss Carrie Louise Milligan and Mr. James Venor Patterson were married, Rev. W. C. Carver performing the ceremony. The couple were entertained Wednesday evening at the groom's parents home, quite a number of our towns-people gathering to congratulate Mr. and mrs. Patterson. These young people are well known here, having legion of friends and well wishers. Mr. Patterson is a son of Judge and mrs. J. W. Patterson. For the past year he has been located at Memphis, Texas, where he is engaged in the practice of law, being associated with Hugh D. Spencer, former county attorney of this county. Venor's bride is a charming young lady, a member of oneof the county's most prominent families. They will reside at Memphis. Messenger joins their many friends in wishing them health and happiness.
  • Carrie Louise Milligan became a widow at the 1 July 1950 death of her husband James Venor Patterson.
  • Carrie Louise Milligan died on 24 October 1970 at age 78 in Denton, Denton County, Texas.
  • She was interred at Oaklawn Cemetery, Decatur, Wise County, Texas.
  • Last Edited: 18 Jul 2016

Family: James Venor Patterson b. 13 December 1882, d. 1 July 1950