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George patton in 1978 at the north africa american cemetery in tunisia. Patton as commander in the bulge american warrior series haenechu. The most pattons families were found in the usa in 1880, and canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 183 patton families living in northumberland. The pattons personal history of an american family book. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945, kcb was a general of the united states army who commanded the u. In 1840 there were 167 patton families living in pennsylvania. The last george smith patton is referred to as the 4th iv. The pattons a personal history of an american family the. The pattons a personal history of an american family the warriors by robert h. Jean gordon february 4, 1915 january 8, 1946 was an american socialite and a red cross worker during world war ii. Digitized books have every word search capability, with search results linked to digital images of the original publication. The patton family is legendary and this book is about as authentic as it could be, a credit to the author and the family. Download the pattons a personal history of an american.
In 1880 there were 4 pattons families living in pennsylvania. Third army in france and germany after the allied invasion of normandy in june 1944 born in 1885 to a family. Patton first saw combat during 1916s pancho villa expedition, americas first military action. Patton, has written a history of the patton family. The unknown patton is both a history and a study of the life and career of general george s. An american family is so much more than an autobiography of khizr khan. A personal history of an american family 1994, by the generals grandson, robert h. Pattons third army living historians pattons third army band. After the war he was an advocate of armored warfare but was reassigned to the cavalry. A personal history of an american family by robert h. 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. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945, kcb was a general of the. See more ideas about family history, books and history. Ostensibly a history of the entire warrior clan, this family reminiscence dwells almost.
The patton family tree displayed below is from the pattons. In 1855, she married george smith patton 18331864, who became a colonel in the 22nd virginia infantry of the confederate army. Patton s will, dated 1750 and probated in augusta county in 1755 will book. He is the author of, among other works, the pattons. Fight in 10 wars that have shaped american history in the educational strategy game american history lux. The patton society receives a number of requests for genealogical information about general patton s ancestors. The privateer war for freedom and fortune in the ameri. Patriot pirates highlights the obscure but pivotal role played by colonial privateers in. You can focus your book on a particular individual, family, or line. Days of vintage, years of vision by midge sherwood book.
Other family surnames mentioned within a biography are not included in these lists of surnames. Patton has dug deep into revolutionary warera records and writes with verve. 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. Robert patton s fascinating account of privateering during the american revolution nicely proves their point. 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. The privateer war for freedom and fortune in the american revolution.
The pattons is an exceptional portrait of the famous military family, eloquently written by the grandson of its most illustrious member, george s. Personal memoirs and family histories small batch books. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945 was a leading u. April 10, 1945 general patton loved the pomp and circumstance of a good military ceremony and a parade. The washington post book worldthe british had always accused us of being pirates and thieves. George smith patton is the third of that name, grandfather to father, father to son, but was always referred to as junior. 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. Shop amongst our popular books, including 7, patriot pirates, the pattons and more from robert h.
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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. Jun 02, 2009 the pattons a personal history of an american family. Secretary, for gods sake, when you get home, stop this point system. 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. A personal history of an american family and patriot pirates.
For general pattons family, recovered ground history. Susan thornton glassell was born in orange county, virginia, the daughter of andrew glassell 17931873 and susan thompson thornton 18041836. Download the pattons a personal history of an american family the. Uses anecdotal family lore to illuminate the private life both of george s. 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. 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. Washington post critic jonathan yardley called it one of the best books of the year. You dont create this kind of book for fame or fortune. 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.
The most patton families were found in the usa in 1880. Taking its title from a quote about reporters by general william tecumseh sherman, hell before breakfast. 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. For a more reliable assessment of the family, read the superb the pattons. A personal history of an american family crown, 1994. To see more information and download the chart, click here.
The pattons family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1880 and 1920. Patton was educated at brown university and northwestern university. From ancient times to the present day, how three great liberators vanquished tyranny. An artful, reflective, and highly readable family history.
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. The patton family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. He lives with his wife and family in darien, connecticut. 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. There are lots of ways to put your family history and family tree information into a book. Play three educational versions of bingo with dora, diego, the wonder pets and more. As a child, george loved to read and go horseback riding. In 1834 her family moved to greensboro, alabama, where her father engaged in cotton planting virginia. Please login or signup to download pdf or ebook file. It will become an important family history book to have and share. This section makes it possible to view all the biographies currently available for the patton family surname.
A personal history of an american family the warriors 9781574886900. A personal history of an american family crown, 1994, was published this spring, comes nearly 50 years after his. Aug 01, 2004 a saga of a famous american family, told from the inside with rare objectivity. Proper family history organization is the foundation of every successful genealogist. 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. 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.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Download resources fhqs family history quick start free. This was about 19% of all the recorded patton s in the usa. Create a family history book free genealogy searches. A personal history of an american family the warriors. 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. Download the pattons a personal history of an american family.
A personal history of an american family the warriors by patton, robert haugust 1, 2004 mass market paperback on. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Seventh army in the mediterranean theater of world war ii, and the u. Army general in world war ii in campaigns in north africa, sicily, france and germany, 194345. Pennsylvania had the highest population of patton families in 1840. Download most fierce ruthless warriors that shaped history.
This book contains a wealth of knowledge concerning portions of patton s life that have not been explained in previous biographies. Patton graduated from brown university and northwestern university. George patton was born in san gabriel, california on november 11, 1885. A saga of a famous american family, told from the inside with rare objectivity. The patton society research library patton bibliography. Free genealogy ebooks, templates and chart downloads. Learn the truth about the slapping incidents, read about patton s personal philosophy of. The privateer war for freedom and fortune in the american more about robert h. Please keep in mind that this is a list of only the primary biography surnames.
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