Nehemiah Patterson may be descended from James Patterson of Wethersfield, Connecticut. In 1710 he witnessed a will for William Clark. James was possibly born about 1664 in Dumfries, Scotland, father John, or July 1664 in Alloa, Clackmannashire, Scotland, father Patrick. He died 2 Dec 1750 in Wethersfield, Connecticut, Scotland.
Families of Ancient Wethersfield Connecticut records that in 1710 James witnessed a will for William Clark. p. 427. James inventored an estate in 1688. p. 352.
Listed in Mr. Belden's Church records, List of Church Members, Nov 11, 1747 with John Patterson. "The history of ancient Wethersfield, Connecticut" Vol. 1, chapter XVIII, p. 783
"Here Interred the Body of Mr. James PATERSON who died 2 Dec 1750, in the 86 Year of his Age "
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