November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945, kcb was a general of the. One fun idea is if your book is about someone that has many living relatives, collect stories from the relatives about the person and include them in your book. The unknown patton is both a history and a study of the life and career of general george s. Download resources fhqs family history quick start free. Despite being written by a relative, this book is a stunningly evenhanded story of several generations of the patton family and their interaction with american history. The privateer war for freedom and fortune in the american more about robert h.
An american family is so much more than an autobiography of khizr khan. Patton, confederate states army csa, vmi class of 1852, and grand uncle, colonel waller tazewell patton csa, vmi class of 1855, had both died during the american civil war. And, as a man who regularly was required to overcome his failings or turin them to his advantage, patton offers an example of excellence within reach of all of us. It will become an important family history book to have and share. Robert patton s fascinating account of privateering during the american revolution nicely proves their point. Patton graduated from brown university and northwestern university. You dont create this kind of book for fame or fortune. Army general in world war ii in campaigns in north africa, sicily, france and germany, 194345. The privateer war for freedom and fortune in the american revolution. Download the pattons a personal history of an american family the. Patton was educated at brown university and northwestern university. In 1834 her family moved to greensboro, alabama, where her father engaged in cotton planting virginia.
George smith patton is the third of that name, grandfather to father, father to son, but was always referred to as junior. This book contains a wealth of knowledge concerning portions of patton s life that have not been explained in previous biographies. Fight in 10 wars that have shaped american history in the educational strategy game american history lux. The patton family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Play three educational versions of bingo with dora, diego, the wonder pets and more. Patton, recorded tapes of his fathers memories of his own and his grandfathers experiences, and those tapes formed the basis of the book the fighting.
The patton society receives a number of requests for genealogical information about general patton s ancestors. Seventh army in the mediterranean theater of world war ii, and the u. The washington post book worldthe british had always accused us of being pirates and thieves. Taking its title from a quote about reporters by general william tecumseh sherman, hell before breakfast. Download the pattons a personal history of an american family the warriors by r. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Shop amongst our popular books, including 7, patriot pirates, the pattons and more from robert h. Download most fierce ruthless warriors that shaped history.
Patton story is available for free download at the. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Twenty simple templates will help you get started on your family history. Susan thornton glassell was born in orange county, virginia, the daughter of andrew glassell 17931873 and susan thompson thornton 18041836. Uses anecdotal family lore to illuminate the private life both of george s. A personal history of an american family crown, 1994, was published this spring, comes nearly 50 years after his. A personal history of an american family by robert h. Download the pattons a personal history of an american. This collection is made up of correspondence, speeches, a travel diary, and a published history related to the family of general george s. First, what a privately published memoir isand isnt.
In 1891 there were 183 patton families living in northumberland. A personal history of an american family the warriors 9781574886900. Scion of a prominent military family from virginia, he graduated from west point in 1909 and saw tank service in france in world war i. Jun 02, 2009 the pattons a personal history of an american family. Patton lives with his wife and family in darien, connecticut.
Patton, has written a history of the patton family. He lives with his wife and family in darien, connecticut. There are lots of ways to put your family history and family tree information into a book. Days of vintage, years of vision by midge sherwood book.
That is the way the military did it, and that is the way it is. Download the template to your computer and save to any folder of your choice or direct to the desktop for quicker access to the file. A personal history of an american family and patriot pirates. Additional genealogical information may be found in. For a more reliable assessment of the family, read the superb the pattons. He is married, a father of four, lives in connecticut, and is the author of the pattons. Pattons third army living historians pattons third army band. Ostensibly a history of the entire warrior clan, this family reminiscence dwells almost. To see more information and download the chart, click here. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945 was a leading u. The pattons a personal history of an american family the warriors by robert h.
April 10, 1945 general patton loved the pomp and circumstance of a good military ceremony and a parade. The pattons family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1880 and 1920. In 1834 her family moved to greensboro, alabama, where her father engaged in cotton planting. Patriot pirates highlights the obscure but pivotal role played by colonial privateers in. Knowing pattons keen love of marches, the band leader of the 61st army ground forces band wrote and finished on this day a march he was a going to call the general patton march and dedicate it to general patton. Use the work log to help you keep track of where you left off. The last george smith patton is referred to as the 4th iv. Download the pattons a personal history of an american family. Digitized books have every word search capability, with search results linked to digital images of the original publication. The patton family tree displayed below is from the pattons.
Another 81 words 6 lines of text covering the years 1180, 1582, 1596, 1650, 1700, 1684 and are included under the topic early patton history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. The most patton families were found in the usa in 1880. Pennsylvania had the highest population of patton families in 1840. Patton, but could have been a nephew or other close kin. An artful, reflective, and highly readable family history. This section makes it possible to view all the biographies currently available for the patton family surname. Third army in france and germany after the allied invasion of normandy in june 1944 born in 1885 to a family. Patton nita, though items written by and addressed to general patton are also present. Mar 17, 2017 the former byu family history archive has been moved to familysearch, encompassing a free collection of over 52,000 family histories, local histories, city directories and other genealogy books online, and growing weekly. Patton s will, dated 1750 and probated in augusta county in 1755 will book. Patton has dug deep into revolutionary warera records and writes with verve. In 1855, she married george smith patton 18331864, who became a colonel in the 22nd virginia infantry of the confederate army.
Patton first saw combat during 1916s pancho villa expedition, americas first military action. Patton, grandson of the world war ii battlefield legend, tells a sweeping tale of courage, capitalism, naval warfare, and international political intrigue set on the high seas during the american revolution. Patton had his share of personality foibles, but the man himself will always remain obscure. The author, grandson of the ww ii hero, uses previously unavailable correspondence and records to offer a case study of the family structure that produced and sustained one of americas greatest gener. In 1880 there were 4 pattons families living in pennsylvania. Patton as commander in the bulge american warrior series haenechu. Patton, some writers claim she had an ongoing affair with patton, allegedly beginning years before the war and continuing behind the front lines of wartime europe. See more ideas about family history, books and history. George patton in 1978 at the north africa american cemetery in tunisia. The patton society research library patton bibliography. In world war i he was a senior commander of the new tank corps and saw action in france. A saga of a famous american family, told from the inside with rare objectivity.
The reader will learn about the history, culture and mores of pakistan, the importance of family. A descendants affectionate and affecting account of those who helped make patton a celebrated family name in the often violent annals of the new world. I appreciated it so much, i have bought six copies and given them to friends for their reading pleasure and personal knowledge, so the full story can be told and appreciated about the contributions of the family. A personal history of an american family the warriors by patton, robert haugust 1, 2004 mass market paperback on. Other family surnames mentioned within a biography are not included in these lists of surnames. Please keep in mind that this is a list of only the primary biography surnames.
Patton family genealogy my genealogy hound home page. The privateer war for freedom and fortune in the ameri. For general pattons family, recovered ground history. Jean gordon february 4, 1915 january 8, 1946 was an american socialite and a red cross worker during world war ii. Secretary, for gods sake, when you get home, stop this point system. With this free ebook, weve done our best to provide you with the right guides, tutorials and cheat sheets to help you organize your family history, once and for all. Early history of the patton family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our patton research. George patton was born in san gabriel, california on november 11, 1885. The pattons is an exceptional portrait of the famous military family, eloquently written by the grandson of its most illustrious member, george s.
The most pattons families were found in the usa in 1880, and canada in 1911. A personal history of an american family 1994, by the generals grandson, robert h. This was about 19% of all the recorded patton s in the usa. With this free e book, weve done our best to provide you with the right guides, tutorials and cheat sheets to help you organize your family history. From ancient times to the present day, how three great liberators vanquished tyranny. After the war he was an advocate of armored warfare but was reassigned to the cavalry. Create a family history book free genealogy searches. Personal memoirs and family histories small batch books. The patton family is legendary and this book is about as authentic as it could be, a credit to the author and the family. A personal history of an american family crown, 1994. Please login or signup to download pdf or ebook file. Proper family history organization is the foundation of every successful genealogist. You can focus your book on a particular individual, family, or line.
Americas first war correspondents making history and headlines, from the battlefields of the civil war to the far reaches of the ottoman empire 2014, an indepth history of american war journalism between 1860 and 1910. He is the author of, among other works, the pattons. Patton and of his ancestors, discussing the formers charm, shortcomings, and. Personal history template documents get a jump start on your personal history by using our free personal history templates. It isnt the great american novel, and you dont have to be a writer to write it weve got the writing skills, youve got the stories. This was 100% of all the recorded pattons s in the usa.
The pattons a personal history of an american family the. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945, kcb was a general of the united states army who commanded the u. Pennsylvania had the highest population of pattons families in. The pattons personal history of an american family book. Aug 01, 2004 a saga of a famous american family, told from the inside with rare objectivity. As a child, george loved to read and go horseback riding. In 1840 there were 167 patton families living in pennsylvania. A personal history of an american family the warriors. Learn the truth about the slapping incidents, read about patton s personal philosophy of.
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