Patterson - Nelson
Source: Register Of Negro & Mulattos -Montgomery County, Indiana
Nelson PATTERSON, aged about 22 years, a Negro man, born in the state of Kentucky, residence in Crawfordsville, Indiana, appeared before the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Montgomery County, Indiana on the 27th day of April A.D. 1853 for registry and it was proved to the satisfaction of said Clerk by the testimony of Francis H. FRY that said Nelson Patterson was an inhabitant of the state of Indiana at and prior to the first day of November A.D. 1851. Therefore, it is determined by said Clerk that said Nelson Patterson is entitled to reside in the state of Indiana. Registered April 27th, A.D. 1853. Attest : Andrew P LYNN, Clerk, Montgomery Circuit Court.