The pattons a personal history of an american family pdf

A historian of the ottoman empire and modern turkey, he is a publisher of popular history, a podcaster, and online course creator. The patton family papers contain a daily diary of nelly davenport and her fathers trip to antigua from december 17891790, taken in an attempt to improve nellys ailing health. Source citations are included at the bottom of the page. Learn the truth about the slapping incidents, read about pattons personal philosophy of life, war. Patton, has written a history of the patton family. This was about 19% of all the recorded patton s in the usa. General patton was buried in the luxembourg american cemetery. Patton was educated at brown university and northwestern university. Taking a reasoned moral position david popenoe the past three decades have not been kind to the american 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.

A personal history of an american family and patriot pirates. Many of us from fifteenth army headquarters attended the funeral in heidelberg. A personal history of an american family the warriors 9781574886900. He belonged to an affluent family with a military background and was an avid reader of military history. 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. 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. George patton biography facts, childhood, family life of us. First brasseys edition first printing the pattons a personal history of an american family by patton, robert h published by brasseys inc 1996 first brasseys edition first printing. Download the pattons a personal history of an american family. Early letters chronicle pattons struggle as a student at west point. The journal of southern history, which is edited at and sponsored by rice university, is a quarterly devoted to the history of the american south and is unrestricted as to chronological period, methodology, or southern historical topic. One man fought with the scottish rebel, bonnie prince charlie, before fleeing.

He first came to attention as a commander fighting pancho villa in mexico and helped revolutionize the use of tanks in warfare. Drawing on the private papers and memorabilia of his forebears, patton offers an anecdotal, generationspanning chronicle that extends back to the flight of huguenots from 16thcentury france. This book contains a wealth of knowledge concerning portions of pattons life that have not been explained in previous biographies. This book covers more if the inside the family relationships. Early history of the patton family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our patton research. Patton graduated from brown university and northwestern university. Her son george smith patton 18561927 became a prominent lawyer and married into the wealthy family of benjamin davis wilson see also george s. An artful, reflective, and highly readable family history. The pattons a personal history of an american family by. Readers looking for a factual chronology of the pattons will have to find another source. The patton society receives a number of requests for genealogical information about general patton s ancestors. Susan glassell opened a school to support her family. Patton 18851945 was a highranking wwii general, who led the u.

Patton and his wife beatrice ayer patton were sta tioned in. A personal history of an american family the warriors by patton, robert haugust 1, 2004 mass market paperback on. The pattons a personal history of an american family the. In it he says the generals great grandfather or maybe greatgreat was on a ship immigrating from europe probably ireland or. Washington post critic jonathan yardley called itone of the best books of the year. Present day, how three great liberators vanquished tyranny 1999.

A personal history of an american family crown, 1994, was published this spring, comes nearly 50 years after his grandfather smashed. The pattons personal history of an american family book. Pennsylvania had the highest population of patton families in 1840. A military genius, a legend, an american folk hero, george s. Jean gordon february 4, 1915 january 8, 1946 was an american socialite and a red cross worker during world war ii. I am had the opportunity on the sailboat he had built including special cabin for his wife. A personal history of an american family by robert h. Patton is the author of the bestselling memoir, the pattons. Patton, comes from the kind of family whose history is well known. A personal history of an american family warriors potomac books by patton. Download the pattons a personal history of an american family the warriors by r. John mercer patton is in the 4th generation of the family tree for george s.

One man fought with the scottish rebel, bonnie prince charlie, before fleeing to the colonies, where he later became a general in the revolutionary war. This web page shows only a small excerpt of our patton research. The first patton ancestors, including several notable women, were. After taking degrees in literature and journalism from brown university and northwestern university, i worked as a capitol hill reporter, a commercial fisherman, and a real estate developer before publishing the pattons. A personal history of an american family the warriors paperback patton, robert h on.

In 1840 there were 167 patton families living in pennsylvania. The privateer war for freedom and fortune in the american revolution chronicles maritime privateers some patriotic, some bandits and the beginning of what was to become the us navy. A personal history of an american family to wide acclaim in 1994. The patton family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Patriot pirates highlights the obscure but pivotal role played by colonial privateers in. For a more reliable assessment of the family, read the superb the pattons. A famous family s personal side documentarian benjamin patton, the grandson of world war ii gen. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945, kcb was a general of the.

The first patton ancestors, including several notable women, were pioneers involved in the indian wars of early america. The patton side of the family looked upon themselves as aristocratic. Live to return to our family and our girl as conquering heroesmen of mars. A personal history of an american family 1994, by the generals grandson, robert h. 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 pattons by brian m. Robert h patton the first patton ancestors, including several notable women, were pioneers involved in the indian wars of early america. Patton sought out every army brat she could find so that on her return home, she could report on our wellbeing to our parents. A family history that is primarily focused on georgie patton, who would become a national figure as general george s. In a touching gesture that for me represented the army as a family, mrs. Drawing on the private papers and memorabilia of his forebears, patton offers an anecdotal, generationspanning chronicle that extends back to the flight of huguenots from 16th century france. Patton november 11, 1885december 21, 1945 was an american army general noted for winning battles in world wars i and ii. The patton society receives a number of requests for genealogical information about general pattons ancestors.

The most pattons families were found in the usa in 1880, and canada in 1911. He also had a flair for horse riding and sword fencing. 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. That same year, a young indian named jim thorpe made history by winning and dominating the games. Patton was described as an intelligent boy and was widely read on classical military history, particularly the exploits of hannibal, scipio africanus, julius caesar, joan of arc, and napoleon bonaparte, as well as those of family friend john singleton mosby, who frequently stopped by the patton family. The privateer war for freedom and fortune in the american revolutionchronicles maritime privateers some patriotic, some bandits and the beginning of what was to become the us navy. 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. At least for the purposes of zoning regulation, the family that the constitution protects from governmental intrusion includes some extended families. A personal history of an american family, new york. Patton after taking degrees in literature and journalism from brown university and northwestern university, worked as a capitol hill reporter, a commercial fisherman, and a real estate developer. The reputation of our army, the future of our race, your own glory rests in your hands. A personal history of an american family the warriors english edition ebook. Her family was immensely wealthy, her father owning the american woolen company. The privateer war for freedom and fortune in the american revolution.

During this periodone in which many observers were proclaiming with great insistence that the family is. It is a great privilege for me to be asked to give this 14th annual harmon lecture, which. Americas first war correspondents making history and headlines, from the battlefields. The unknown patton is both a history and a study of the life and career of general george s. Download the pattons a personal history of an american.

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. A personal history of an american family 1994, which draws on his own life as well as on private letters and diaries to offer an intimate portrait of the illustrious patton legacy. Given this is a internal view of a great warrior who was always focused on his profession we see the family history all the feeling of the family which provides a another prospective of the general and his time. In 1912, patton attended the olympics held at stockholm, sweden. He is the author of, among other works, the pattons. In 1880 there were 4 pattons families living in pennsylvania. Pattons third army living historians pattons third army band. George hugh smith was born in philadelphia, the son of george archibald smith and ophelia ann williams. A personal history of an american family, for example, paints a portrait of his grandfather with a tint of southern grey. According to him, the familys curious tenor of their sons ambition had precedent in the family past. Patton is an english surname, perhaps related to patrick as a patronymic of the diminutive, thus likely meaning little pat, or son of pat, or a few other variations. The diagnosis is based on a history of joint pain worsened by movement. A saga of a famous american family, told from the inside with rare objectivity. April 10, 1945 general patton loved the pomp and circumstance of a good military ceremony and a parade.

Smith attended virginia military institute vmi in lexington, virginia with his cousin george smith patton, and graduated in. A personal history of an american family crown, 1994. For general pattons family, recovered ground history. Patton 1994, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. The pattons family name was found in the usa, the uk, and canada between 1880 and 1920. 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. He is married, a father of four, lives in connecticut, and is the author of the pattons. A personal history of an american family the warriors, and more on. A personal history of an american family recounts the early beginnings of this storied family. Apr 14, 2015 download the pattons a personal history of an american family the warriors by r.

The supplements glucosamine and chondroitin can be used for moderate to. George smith patton iv december 24, 1923 june 27, 2004 was a major general in the united states army and the son of world war ii general george s. The collection includes miscellaneous family letters, addressed to and exchanged between numerous family members between the 1870s and 1890s. 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. His family moved back to virginia when he was a child. The most patton families were found in the usa in 1880. Patton went down history as one of americas most beloved military figures whose popularity was only exceeded by his accomplishments in his family had a long and rich military history, and his the bureaucratic goof that brought down the berlin wall 16 images of george s. George smith patton iii is in the 1st generation of the family tree for george s. The many faces of george s united states air force academy. The privateer war for freedom and fortune in the american revolution, and the pattons.

The family papers, 18571979, consist mainly of pattons letters to his wife, beatrice banning ayer patton, and his father, george s. A personal history of an american family warriors potomac books the pattons. You can see how pattons families moved over time by selecting different census years. General george patton was a famous us military commander who was best known for his bold and decisive actions during world war i and world war ii. You can see how patton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The pattons is an exceptional portrait of the famous military family, eloquently written by the grandson of its most illustrious member, george s. Washington post critic jonathan yardley called it one of the best books of the year. 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.