6. | Hannah Bonham Patterson (2.Benjamin2, 1.Samuel1) was born on 6 Feb 1790 in Fairfax Co, Virginia; died on 1 Feb 1848 in Brice, Jay Co, Indiana; was buried in Morehous Graveyard, Noble Twp, Jay Co, Indiana. Other Events and Attributes:
- Other-Begin: 1838, Noble, Jay Co, Indiana
Notes:
Other-Begin:
1835 "Church Letter to Hannah Bonham Wheat. This is to certify that the bearer, Hannah Wheat, has been an acceptable member of the M. E. Church in Painted Post, New York, Circuit. Addison, New York, September 28, 1835. Marshal St. John Reca in charge. Note-The above was directed to the United Brethren Church in Jay County. Indiana, Noble Church." Randle, 257.
Died:
1848 DEATH: An account of her death, written by her husband Thomas Wheat, appears in a letter to her son Charles Patterson
1848 DEATH: An account of her death, written by her husband Thomas Wheat, appears in a letter to her son Charles Patterson reproduced in Randle, Genealogy of the Patterson, Wheat, and Hearn Families, 1926, pp239-240.
Portland, Jay County, Indiana,
February 12, 1848.
Mr. Charles Patterson:
Dear Sir:
I am under painful necessity of announcing to you the death of your dear mother. She died the first day of February, at 11:00 o'clock in the evening. The circumstances of her death is as fol lows: The third day of January, she took a severe attack of the apoplexy and, by the assistance of medical aid, she apparently got better on Monday. The last day of the month, Cecilia found her behind the corn crib helpless and speechless. The doctor was called in and she appeared to get better; continued so until Tuesday morning, when she took the last fit, which terminated her earthly existence. Although we have great reason to mourn the loss of her, yet our loss is her eternal gain, for she died in full faith of the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. She was a woman of deep piety, her suffering was great, but they are over and she has entered into that rest that remains for the people of God. As to her virtues and fidelity in her different departments of her life, I need not comment, for they are well known to you. She was fifty-seven years, eleven months and five days old. As you had not the pleasure of seeing her for many years, I herein send to you a little of her hair, that you may have some idea of her looks. Farewell.
A pen word on the matter: When John W. Wheat was at your house on his way to Mexico, you commenced to send us your paper and it was a welcome message. We received three numbers and it stopped. Why, we don't know. John informs us that the reason it stopped before was the Postmaster informed you that no such people lived here. We still live in Jay County, Indiana, and I think we will continue to live here. In your communications to us, direct them to Jay County Court House, Jay County, Indiana; then they will not miss. There is another Portland in the State of Indiana - it is information. We are all well at present - that is all at home. I am at home at present, with Cecilia and Jane, your two youngest sisters, whom you have never seen. Robert A. Wheat makes his home here, but is away now on his circuit - in Ohio. The last heard from B. Wheat and family, all were well. Thomas T. and William R. Wheat and families are well. Mary McClelland and family are well. Have not heard from John since he left Fort Leavenworth. Samuel J. Wheat, the last I heard, he was in Louisiana. He informed me that he was coming to see you this spring. I wish you would come to see us as soon as convenient. No more at present, and I remain your step-father in the bonds of love. February 12, 1848.
THOMAS WHEAT.
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Buried:
1848 BURIED: The Morehous Graveyard, on the Silas Morehous Farm. Section 20, Township 25 N, Range 15E, Noble Township, Jay County, Indiana. "Wheat, Hannah, wife of Thomas died Feb 1 1848 in the 58th yr of her age." Inscription copied by Marc Wheat. Inscription also copied in Mrs. J. Howard Wilkens, Partial List of Tombstone Inscriptions from Cemeteries Located in Jay County, Indiana (Portland, Indiana: Mississinewa Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, no date), 75.
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Hannah married Charles Samuel Shannon on 6 Aug 1807 in Charlottsville, Virginia, and was divorced about Dec 1807. Charles was born about 1770; died after 1810 in of, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. Charles Patterson (Shannon) was born on 20 Jul 1808 in Pennsylvania; died on 1 Mar 1783 in Waverly, Lafayette Co, Missouri.
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Hannah married Thomas Wheat on 13 Sep 1810 in Painted Post, Steuben, New York. Thomas was born on 21 Jul 1789 in Prince George Co, Maryland; died on 30 Mar 1860 in Trask, Grant Co, Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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