Cause of death: Myocardial Infarction
Lived at: 516 Goldengate, Detroit, Michigan
Per the 1900 Census:
Living at 1111 Trumbull Ave., Detroit, Michigan
John Patterson M 54 Ireland b. 5/1846 immigration 1888
Sarah Patterson F 46 Ireland b. 6/1854
John T Patterson M 12 Ireland 8/1888
Agnes J Patterson F 13 Ireland 1/1887
Per the 1910 Census:
Living at 986 Trumbull, Detroit, Michigan
John Patterson M 65y Ireland immigration 1893
Sarah Patterson F 56y Ireland immigration 1895
John T Patterson M 22y Ireland immigration 1895
Agnes Patterson F 21y Ireland immigration 1895
Per the 1920 Census:
Living at 986 Trumbull Ave., Detroit, Michigan
Sarah Patterson F 65y Ireland immigration 1896
John T Patterson M 32y Ireland immigration 1896
Agnes J Patterson F 31y Ireland immigration 1896
Per the 1930 Census:
Living at 1490 Webo, Detroit, Michigan
Sarah Patterson F 76 Northern Ireland immigration 1895
John T Patterson M 42 Northern Ireland immigration 1895
Agnes J Patterson F 30 Northern Ireland immigration 1895
The following portion of this bio was written by Nancy Mess:
John Thompson Patterson, born in Castlewellan, Ireland, on August 20, 1887, was the son of John and Sarah Patterson. Departing from Liverpool, England, John, with his mother Sarah, and sister Agnes, arrived at Philadelphia, PA, on August 16, 1895, aboard the passenger ship "Kensington." Their destination was Trumbull Avenue, Detroit, MI, to join their father who was already employed by the railroad.
Patterson acquired his formal education in mechanical and marine engineering, followed by practical work experience. In 1911, Patterson gained employment as a reporter for the DETROIT NEWS followed by employment as secretary and business manager of the Maximotor Company. The Maximotor Makers, formerly Detroit Aeromotor, had developed a number of engines.
Early in 1914 Patterson conceived the idea of the "Patterson Fliers" as a means to promote aviators from his aviation school. This concept quickly gained popularity. In 1915 he expanded exhibitions to include a "Battle in the Sky." This feature generated overwhelming requests whereby Patterson contracted additional aviators, primarily from the Williams Flying School in Fenton, Michigan securely the services of O. E. Williams, Al Boshek, Russell North, and Edward Wissmiller. The technical skills of Anthony "Tony" Hoesel, Samuel George "Babe" Willmert, and Arthur Moline were also in high demand.
Other aviators contracted by Patterson, who paired with the Williams fliers, included Farnum Fish, George Hamilton, Bob Shanks, O. A. Solbrig, and Henry J. Webster.
From the Patterson Aviators popularity newsreel companies attended to film their sham battles to show to their movie audiences; they being Pathé, Mutual and Universal files.
In 1917, with the US into the world conflict, John Patterson disbanded his aviation performances and joined the Navy. After WWI, Patterson looked progressively at alternative aviation venues. On June 1, 1919 the Universal Aviation Company was formed to provide airplane service to link Detroit and Cleveland.
John T. Patterson, an innovative and creative man, involved himself with a few more aviation related proclivities before settling into a tried and true occupation. In 1948 Mr. Patterson passed away at the age of 61.
Expanded details about John Patterson are in the book, "MEN, WIND and COURAGE, A Pioneer Aviation Story of O. E. Williams and His Associates"
Lived at: 516 Goldengate, Detroit, Michigan
Per the 1900 Census:
Living at 1111 Trumbull Ave., Detroit, Michigan
John Patterson M 54 Ireland b. 5/1846 immigration 1888
Sarah Patterson F 46 Ireland b. 6/1854
John T Patterson M 12 Ireland 8/1888
Agnes J Patterson F 13 Ireland 1/1887
Per the 1910 Census:
Living at 986 Trumbull, Detroit, Michigan
John Patterson M 65y Ireland immigration 1893
Sarah Patterson F 56y Ireland immigration 1895
John T Patterson M 22y Ireland immigration 1895
Agnes Patterson F 21y Ireland immigration 1895
Per the 1920 Census:
Living at 986 Trumbull Ave., Detroit, Michigan
Sarah Patterson F 65y Ireland immigration 1896
John T Patterson M 32y Ireland immigration 1896
Agnes J Patterson F 31y Ireland immigration 1896
Per the 1930 Census:
Living at 1490 Webo, Detroit, Michigan
Sarah Patterson F 76 Northern Ireland immigration 1895
John T Patterson M 42 Northern Ireland immigration 1895
Agnes J Patterson F 30 Northern Ireland immigration 1895
The following portion of this bio was written by Nancy Mess:
John Thompson Patterson, born in Castlewellan, Ireland, on August 20, 1887, was the son of John and Sarah Patterson. Departing from Liverpool, England, John, with his mother Sarah, and sister Agnes, arrived at Philadelphia, PA, on August 16, 1895, aboard the passenger ship "Kensington." Their destination was Trumbull Avenue, Detroit, MI, to join their father who was already employed by the railroad.
Patterson acquired his formal education in mechanical and marine engineering, followed by practical work experience. In 1911, Patterson gained employment as a reporter for the DETROIT NEWS followed by employment as secretary and business manager of the Maximotor Company. The Maximotor Makers, formerly Detroit Aeromotor, had developed a number of engines.
Early in 1914 Patterson conceived the idea of the "Patterson Fliers" as a means to promote aviators from his aviation school. This concept quickly gained popularity. In 1915 he expanded exhibitions to include a "Battle in the Sky." This feature generated overwhelming requests whereby Patterson contracted additional aviators, primarily from the Williams Flying School in Fenton, Michigan securely the services of O. E. Williams, Al Boshek, Russell North, and Edward Wissmiller. The technical skills of Anthony "Tony" Hoesel, Samuel George "Babe" Willmert, and Arthur Moline were also in high demand.
Other aviators contracted by Patterson, who paired with the Williams fliers, included Farnum Fish, George Hamilton, Bob Shanks, O. A. Solbrig, and Henry J. Webster.
From the Patterson Aviators popularity newsreel companies attended to film their sham battles to show to their movie audiences; they being Pathé, Mutual and Universal files.
In 1917, with the US into the world conflict, John Patterson disbanded his aviation performances and joined the Navy. After WWI, Patterson looked progressively at alternative aviation venues. On June 1, 1919 the Universal Aviation Company was formed to provide airplane service to link Detroit and Cleveland.
John T. Patterson, an innovative and creative man, involved himself with a few more aviation related proclivities before settling into a tried and true occupation. In 1948 Mr. Patterson passed away at the age of 61.
Expanded details about John Patterson are in the book, "MEN, WIND and COURAGE, A Pioneer Aviation Story of O. E. Williams and His Associates"
Cause of death: Myocardial Infarction
Lived at: 516 Goldengate, Detroit, Michigan
Per the 1900 Census:
Living at 1111 Trumbull Ave., Detroit, Michigan
John Patterson M 54 Ireland b. 5/1846 immigration 1888
Sarah Patterson F 46 Ireland b. 6/1854
John T Patterson M 12 Ireland 8/1888
Agnes J Patterson F 13 Ireland 1/1887
Per the 1910 Census:
Living at 986 Trumbull, Detroit, Michigan
John Patterson M 65y Ireland immigration 1893
Sarah Patterson F 56y Ireland immigration 1895
John T Patterson M 22y Ireland immigration 1895
Agnes Patterson F 21y Ireland immigration 1895
Per the 1920 Census:
Living at 986 Trumbull Ave., Detroit, Michigan
Sarah Patterson F 65y Ireland immigration 1896
John T Patterson M 32y Ireland immigration 1896
Agnes J Patterson F 31y Ireland immigration 1896
Per the 1930 Census:
Living at 1490 Webo, Detroit, Michigan
Sarah Patterson F 76 Northern Ireland immigration 1895
John T Patterson M 42 Northern Ireland immigration 1895
Agnes J Patterson F 30 Northern Ireland immigration 1895
The following portion of this bio was written by Nancy Mess:
John Thompson Patterson, born in Castlewellan, Ireland, on August 20, 1887, was the son of John and Sarah Patterson. Departing from Liverpool, England, John, with his mother Sarah, and sister Agnes, arrived at Philadelphia, PA, on August 16, 1895, aboard the passenger ship "Kensington." Their destination was Trumbull Avenue, Detroit, MI, to join their father who was already employed by the railroad.
Patterson acquired his formal education in mechanical and marine engineering, followed by practical work experience. In 1911, Patterson gained employment as a reporter for the DETROIT NEWS followed by employment as secretary and business manager of the Maximotor Company. The Maximotor Makers, formerly Detroit Aeromotor, had developed a number of engines.
Early in 1914 Patterson conceived the idea of the "Patterson Fliers" as a means to promote aviators from his aviation school. This concept quickly gained popularity. In 1915 he expanded exhibitions to include a "Battle in the Sky." This feature generated overwhelming requests whereby Patterson contracted additional aviators, primarily from the Williams Flying School in Fenton, Michigan securely the services of O. E. Williams, Al Boshek, Russell North, and Edward Wissmiller. The technical skills of Anthony "Tony" Hoesel, Samuel George "Babe" Willmert, and Arthur Moline were also in high demand.
Other aviators contracted by Patterson, who paired with the Williams fliers, included Farnum Fish, George Hamilton, Bob Shanks, O. A. Solbrig, and Henry J. Webster.
From the Patterson Aviators popularity newsreel companies attended to film their sham battles to show to their movie audiences; they being Pathé, Mutual and Universal files.
In 1917, with the US into the world conflict, John Patterson disbanded his aviation performances and joined the Navy. After WWI, Patterson looked progressively at alternative aviation venues. On June 1, 1919 the Universal Aviation Company was formed to provide airplane service to link Detroit and Cleveland.
John T. Patterson, an innovative and creative man, involved himself with a few more aviation related proclivities before settling into a tried and true occupation. In 1948 Mr. Patterson passed away at the age of 61.
Expanded details about John Patterson are in the book, "MEN, WIND and COURAGE, A Pioneer Aviation Story of O. E. Williams and His Associates"
Lived at: 516 Goldengate, Detroit, Michigan
Per the 1900 Census:
Living at 1111 Trumbull Ave., Detroit, Michigan
John Patterson M 54 Ireland b. 5/1846 immigration 1888
Sarah Patterson F 46 Ireland b. 6/1854
John T Patterson M 12 Ireland 8/1888
Agnes J Patterson F 13 Ireland 1/1887
Per the 1910 Census:
Living at 986 Trumbull, Detroit, Michigan
John Patterson M 65y Ireland immigration 1893
Sarah Patterson F 56y Ireland immigration 1895
John T Patterson M 22y Ireland immigration 1895
Agnes Patterson F 21y Ireland immigration 1895
Per the 1920 Census:
Living at 986 Trumbull Ave., Detroit, Michigan
Sarah Patterson F 65y Ireland immigration 1896
John T Patterson M 32y Ireland immigration 1896
Agnes J Patterson F 31y Ireland immigration 1896
Per the 1930 Census:
Living at 1490 Webo, Detroit, Michigan
Sarah Patterson F 76 Northern Ireland immigration 1895
John T Patterson M 42 Northern Ireland immigration 1895
Agnes J Patterson F 30 Northern Ireland immigration 1895
The following portion of this bio was written by Nancy Mess:
John Thompson Patterson, born in Castlewellan, Ireland, on August 20, 1887, was the son of John and Sarah Patterson. Departing from Liverpool, England, John, with his mother Sarah, and sister Agnes, arrived at Philadelphia, PA, on August 16, 1895, aboard the passenger ship "Kensington." Their destination was Trumbull Avenue, Detroit, MI, to join their father who was already employed by the railroad.
Patterson acquired his formal education in mechanical and marine engineering, followed by practical work experience. In 1911, Patterson gained employment as a reporter for the DETROIT NEWS followed by employment as secretary and business manager of the Maximotor Company. The Maximotor Makers, formerly Detroit Aeromotor, had developed a number of engines.
Early in 1914 Patterson conceived the idea of the "Patterson Fliers" as a means to promote aviators from his aviation school. This concept quickly gained popularity. In 1915 he expanded exhibitions to include a "Battle in the Sky." This feature generated overwhelming requests whereby Patterson contracted additional aviators, primarily from the Williams Flying School in Fenton, Michigan securely the services of O. E. Williams, Al Boshek, Russell North, and Edward Wissmiller. The technical skills of Anthony "Tony" Hoesel, Samuel George "Babe" Willmert, and Arthur Moline were also in high demand.
Other aviators contracted by Patterson, who paired with the Williams fliers, included Farnum Fish, George Hamilton, Bob Shanks, O. A. Solbrig, and Henry J. Webster.
From the Patterson Aviators popularity newsreel companies attended to film their sham battles to show to their movie audiences; they being Pathé, Mutual and Universal files.
In 1917, with the US into the world conflict, John Patterson disbanded his aviation performances and joined the Navy. After WWI, Patterson looked progressively at alternative aviation venues. On June 1, 1919 the Universal Aviation Company was formed to provide airplane service to link Detroit and Cleveland.
John T. Patterson, an innovative and creative man, involved himself with a few more aviation related proclivities before settling into a tried and true occupation. In 1948 Mr. Patterson passed away at the age of 61.
Expanded details about John Patterson are in the book, "MEN, WIND and COURAGE, A Pioneer Aviation Story of O. E. Williams and His Associates"
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