The Republic
Columbus, Indiana
Tuesday, July 16, 1901
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Ninety-four Years.

This morning at 1:30 o'clock occurred the death of Joseph Patterson at the family home in South Bethany. He was ninety-four years old and had lived in this vicinity for about a half century. He was born March 29, 1807, in Pennsylvania. He was the father of ten children, four of whom survive him: Joseph H. Patterson, of Kansas; Edward H. Patterson, of Michigan; Mrs. M.J. Woods, of Indianapolis, and Mrs. T.H. Snyder, of this city. Funeral services will be conducted at the home Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Rev. Barrett.