James Paterson - Death Vermont 1924

[Maia261]

Now that looks very promising Merjones, I especially like the fact that this couple had a daughter called Helen, fits in very well with this being James's Mother's name. 

Just had a look at all these census records, James was a Mason in the 1880 census then a Farmer in 1900. Other ancestors in my family tree have also gone between the two occupations.

Well done on finding that, I spent hours yesterday looking for info and never even got that close. 

Lynn

[shellyesq]

With such a common name, I would think it would be helpful to verify who his family members or next of kin was with a death certificate or an obituary.  It looks like the Vermont archives will search for records and e-mail an informational copy, so that might help.  See http://vermont-archives.org/research/genealogy/vitals/ - click on the right where it says Informational Copies.  If they can find a death certificate with an exact date and town where he lived or died, you might be able to contact a local library & they may have an obituary with more detail.

[Maia261]

Many thanks Shelly, have had a look at the link you gave me which looks great, they are even waiving the statutory fees, not often you get something for nothing. I will email them straight away, see what they can find for me.

Thank you both for all your help.

Lynn 

[dhalaughlin]

Hi Lynn:

I just joined and am responding to an old message of yours referring to cemetery lookups and photos since you seem to spend some time strolling about them. My mother who died last year at 94 yrs was the youngest of her generation and informed me of family lore about "Great Grandad of Inverness". She and my father drove up to Inverness from Coopar Angus in 1936 on their honeymoon and they discovered his stone at "the cemetery just as you drive into the city, just by the side of the road. The stone was just by the side of the road." And her mother from Coopar Angus was extremely happy to know that they had found it and visited the grave. Several years ago I visited the Tomnahurich Cemetery on an overseas visit with my wife and 2 young sons. As it was late in the day we had little time to search the cemetery and we had to leave disappointed. We also had to leave early the following day. Discovering "Grandad of Inverness" gravesite is one of the holy grails of my lifelong family research. It is discoverable and I have more specific information I can provide. If you or anyone else can help find his stone I would be extraordinarilly indebted. I hope you check the site from time to time and can get back to me. Many thanks in advance.

David

[Maia261]

Hi David,

Aye I still spend a bit of time strolling about cemeteries......weather permitting, that's actually a bit of a fib, I do it in all weathers.

If you post the details of what you're looking for into the following post I'll see what I can do for you.

Inverness-Shire Gravestone Photo Offer

Regards
Lynn 

[dhalaughlin]

Many thanks Lyn!

I have posted the details per your request.

David

[MJHinNY]

If you are still looking for information on the James Paterson who married Isabelle Morse and died in Vermont, I am his great-granddaughter through his daughter Mary Lois (also known as Maylo).  I have quite a bit of information including old photos of James and Isabelle Paterson and their children as well as some information on James' half-brother George Paterson.   
(I did family history research 30+ years ago before the internet by going to town halls in the Craftsbury VT area  and vital records in Montpelior, VT, interviewing people, etc.  Some of my research was damaged in a flood - I photocopied moldy pages to keep the material as best I could, but I do still have much of my work available and the photos are undamaged because they were not in the area that flooded.)

[Maia261]

Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to reply.

Yes I am still looking for any information at all on James, he is a bit of a brickwall which I had placed on the back burner until inspiration came calling. As I could find no other information on him in Scotland, apart from the fact that he was the Father of my 2 X Great Grandfather I wasn't even aware that he had a half-brother George so that is very exciting news. This branch, and indeed almost entire side, of my family tree is full of half-siblings, illegitimate children etc., in fact it is rare that I come across a legitimate child being born. 

Look forward to hearing from you
Lynn 

[MJHinNY]

This information may help to make sure that this is the James Paterson you are looking for. 
The records in the Craftsbury Town Clerks office list the following information about the James Paterson who was my great grandfather:
He died on Feb. 24, 1925 in the Peter Bent Brigham Hospital in Boston, Suffolk County, Mass.  His residence at the time was North Craftsbury, Vermont (Note:  North Craftsbury is now Craftsbury Common.)   He was a widower and his wife's name was Isabel (sic).  He was 79 years, 6 months and 12 days old at the time of death.  His occupation was Brick Mason and he was born in Scotland.  His father was James Paterson, who was born in Scotland.  He was buried in the East Craftbury on Feb. 27.
The stone in the East Craftsbury cemetery indicates that he was born August 12, 1845 and died Feb. 24, 1925.  His wife Isabelle H. Morse was born Feb. 20, 1842 and she died Feb. 8, 1903.
Old interview notes of two of James Paterson's grandchildren indicate they told me the the following:
-he was born in Scotland, either in Turriff or Bampf (I'm not sure of the spellings of these towns).  His father was also named James Paterson and the father was buried in Turriff cemetery.
-he was brought up by  "Aunt Eppie" (Elspet) who his daughter Elspeth was named after.
--he was very closed mouthed about his background in Scotland and they thought he might have been the black sheep of the family.
-he was a fine stone mason and worked on churches in Worchester and Lowell (where my grandmother was born).
-when his daughter Helen was born, he said, "We'll name her Ellen, but call her Helen" after his mother , whose last name they believed to be McRae/McCreigh (SP?)
Marilyn





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