Harlan Patterson

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the STRIFFLER-BENKELMAN BROADCAST, Volume 9, September 2, 1946, it was reported that Chas. Patterson retired in April after 24 years in business.

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, September 3, 1964
Volume 58, Number 21

Village Mourns Death of Clerk C.E. Patterson

Cass City lost one of its best-known and most colorful citizens Wednesday, Aug. 26, with the death of Charles E. Patterson, 95, Michigan's oldest township clerk.

Patterson died suddenly at his home. Funeral services were held Saturday at Little's Funeral Home with Rev. R.E. Butts, EUB Chruch pastor, officiating.

Cass City businessmen paid their respects to Patterson by flying their flags and by closing during funeral services.

Michigan's oldest township clerk, in both service and age, Patterson spent his early years as a house builder and owner of several village businesses.

He suffered a severe stroke a year ago last spring but recovered and returned to his clerking, a post he has held since 1928.

Born in Simcoe, Ont., Sept. 9, 1868, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Patterson. He came to Michigan when a young man and settled in Argyle.

He married Miss Christina Striffler in Cass City Nov. 9, 1898, and they settled in Argyle until 1903 when they move to Cass City. Mrs. Patterson died April 30, 1954.

Patterson was an honorary member of the Rotary International of Cass City and was one of two members specially honored at a January, 1960, Rotary meeting.

Surviving are: a daughter, Mrs. Claude (Cecile) Wood of Cass City; a son, Grant of Perry; three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. A son, two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

Interment was in Elkland Cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

(Research):

Census Information

1910 Census
Michigan, Tuscola County, Elkland Twp, Cass City Village
Enumerated 19 Apr 1910
SD 8 ED 113 Sheet 8B
78-78
Patterson, Charles E Hd M W 39 M1 12 Mich Canada Eng Germany Salesman Implements
Patterson, Christina A Wife F W 35 M1 12 3/3 Mich Germany Germany
Patterson, Cecil H Dtr F W 9 S Mich Mich Mich
Patterson, Grant E Son M W 7 S Mich Mich Mich
Patterson, Calvin C Son M W 3 S Mich Mich Mich English

Charles married Christina A. Striffler on 9 Nov 1898 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. Christina (daughter of Christian Striffler and Anna Maria "Mary Anna" Rommel) was born on 13 May 1873 in Sturgis, St. Joseph County, Michigan; died on 30 Apr 1954 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 3 May 1954 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Thursday, January 3, 1974
Page 6

Hold Services for Mrs. C. Wood

Mrs. Claude Wood, 72, succumbed Thursday, Dec. 27, in Hills and Dales Hospital.

Born in Sanilac county, Jan. 23, 1901, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Patterson.

The former Cecile Hester Patterson and Mr. Wood were married in Caro Oct. 25, 1923, and the couple made their home in Ellington township.

The Woods celebrated their 50?sup?th?/sup? wedding anniversary Oct. 25, 1973. She had been a member of Salem United Methodist Church for 65 years.

Survivors include her husband; one son, Robert Wood of Cass City; one daughter, Mrs. Carlton (Beatrice) RONDO of Caro; one brother, Grant Patterson of Perry, Mi., and five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 30, at Little's Funeral Home. The Rev. Ira Wood officiated.

Burial was in Elkland cemetery.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, March 2008)

Cecile married Claude Lee Wood on 25 Oct 1923 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. Claude was born on 1 Nov 1894 in Marlette, Sanilac County, Michigan; died on 27 May 1981 in Tuscola County, Michigan; was buried on 29 May 1981 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

His headstone was inscribed "Firefighter."

Grant married Ernestine Manigold on 15 Dec 1933 in Lucas County, Ohio. Ernestine was born on 15 Dec 1905 in Michigan; died on 1 Jun 1985 in Perry, Shiawassee County, Michigan; was buried in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cass City Chronicle
Friday, April 2, 1926
Vol. 21, No. 47

Calvin Patterson Fatally Injured

Calvin Patterson, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Patterson of Cass City, was fatally injured when the Buick sedan he was driving was struck by the morning train at the P., O. & N. R. R. crossing on West Main St., at nine o'clock Saturday. His skull was crushed and he suffered severe scalp wounds and other injuries about the head. He did not regain consciousness and death came about six hours after the accident.

The sedan was carried down the track ahead of the engine for several hundred feet before the train could be stopped and was totally wrecked. Mr. Patterson was on his way to the home of his sister, Mrs. Claud Wood, who lived a mile west of town, when the accident occured.

This is the second accident at the Main Street crossing in less than three weeks. At the first on March 10, Alex Brian and Glenn Wright were struck by the south-bound passenger train. Both men were injured, but not seriously, and both have recovered.

Calvin Patterson was born in Cass City on May 1, 1907, and has spent his entire life here. The young man was a senior in high school and treasurer of his class, and would have graduated next June. He was an excellent student, had won honors in his high school studies, was prominent in high school athletics, and was a young man who commanded the respect of his acquaintances. The sudden passing has caused great sorrow in the community.

The funeral was delayed until Wednesday because of the absence of his brother, Grant, on a trip to Western states. He was located at Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sunday and arrived home Tuesday evening. The service was held at the family residence at two o'clock and was conducted by Rev. C.F. Smith, pastor of the Evangelical church, of which Mr. Patterson was a member. Members of the Class of '26 attended the funeral in a body and interment was made in Elkland cemetery. Business houses were closed during the funeral hour.

Besides his parents, deceased leaves one brother, Grant, and one sister, Mrs. Claude Wood, both of Cass City.

Out of town relatives and friends at the funeral were Lloyd Phelps of St. Thomas, Ont., Mrs. John Austin of Fort Wayne, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schleuter of Kendalville, Ind., Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Patterson of Flint, Mrs. James Starr and daughter, Evan, and Earl Starr and Buel Starr, all of Pontiac, Fred Striffler of Caro, Harry Hartshorne of Deckerville, Mr. and Mrs. Thad Patterson and daughter, Vernice, of Argyle, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Stiffler of Detroit, D.C. McIntyre of Freeland, and Mr. and Mrs. Bueschlen and Mrs. Dorman of Snover.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, January 2008)

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Beatrice married Carlton J. Rondo before 1952. Carlton was born on 29 Sep 1921; died on 28 Apr 1988 in Caro, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]