It seems certain that the various pattons settling in augusta county, va, in the early part of the eighteenth century, were of the same origin, the father of whom was john patton, brother of colonel james patton and. A personal history of an american family the warriors, and more on. A personal history of an american family crown, 1994, was published this spring, comes nearly 50 years after his grandfather smashed. Patton has dug deep into revolutionary warera records and writes with verve. Download the pattons a personal history of an american family the warriors by r. Third army in france and germany following dday, the allied invasion of normandy in june 1944. Michael stephenson, editor, the military book club morgan narrates with a lively, spirited attitude, creating a fastmoving look into the patton family history of military service from wwi to vietnam. Drawing on private letters and diaries to which he has sole access, patton explores the history of his famous military family whose most illustrious member was his grandfather, general 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. Learn how to enable javascript on your browser shop 1.
Isbn 9781574886900 9781574886900 softcover, potomac books, 2004. A personal history of an american family the warriors 9781574886900. The book chronicles five generations of ancestors culminating in his grandfather, general george s. Additional genealogical information may be found in. The pattons is an exceptional portrait of the famous military family, eloquently written by the grandson of its most illustrious member, george s. Patton is the author of the bestselling memoir, the pattons. The patton society receives a number of requests for genealogical information about general pattons ancestors.
The most patton families were found in the usa in 1880. Robert h patton the first patton ancestors, including several notable women, were pioneers involved in the indian wars of early america. 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 by patton, robert h. A personal history of an american family to wide acclaim in 1994. In it he says the generals great grandfather or maybe greatgreat was on a ship immigrating from europe probably ireland or scotland going to one of. Seventh army in the mediterranean theater of world war ii, and the u. The washington post book worldthe british had always accused us of being pirates and thieves. Ostensibly a history of the entire warrior clan, this family reminiscence dwells almost. Washington post critic jonathan yardley called it one of the best books of the year. The fighting pattons is personal, poignant and undeniably powerful. A saga of a famous american family, told from the inside with rare objectivity. Patton 1994, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Historians rip oreillys new patton book media matters for.
Uses anecdotal family lore to illuminate the private life both of george s. An artful, reflective, and highly readable family history. Drawing on the private papers and memorabilia of his forebears, patton offers an anecdotal, generationspanning chronicle that extends back to the flight. Patton was born to a wealthy california family and enjoyed a privileged childhood. The pattons a personal history of an american family by. A descendant s 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, for example, paints a portrait of his grandfather with a tint of southern grey. Through this amazing story of courage, tragedy, hope, luck, and survival, readers will gain a greater understanding of jewish families during the holocaust. A personal history of an american family, said both research and family lore discredit oreillys version of events. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. 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. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Apr 14, 2015 download the pattons a personal history of an american family the warriors by r. Collectible very good, usually ships in 12 business days, book paperback.
For general pattons family, recovered ground history. The patton family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. The two fighting pattons, were engaged in five american conflicts, that shaped the 20th century, from the punitive action taken in mexico in 1916 through vietnam. A personal history of an american family crown, 1994. Patton, 9781574886900, available at book depository with free delivery.
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. A personal history of an american family by robert h. The pattons a personal history of an american family the warriors by robert h. Family in war is a personal narrative of author paul weiszs family, from 19381942. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945 was a general of the united states army who commanded the u. Dictionary of american family names 20, oxford university press. 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. My most recent novel, cajun waltz, was published by thomas dunne books at st.
The privateer war for freedom and fortune in the american revolution, and the pattons. According to him, the familys curious tenor of their sons ambition had precedent in the family past. A personal history of an american family crown, 1994, was published this spring, comes nearly 50 years after his grandfather smashed through the german defenses in the. 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. 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 pattons a personal history of an american family. About the book the pattons is an exceptional portrait of the famous military family, eloquently written by the grandson of its most illustrious member, george s. Download the pattons a personal history of an american. The pattons a personal history of an american family the. The patton family tree displayed below is from the pattons. Download the pattons a personal history of an american family. 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. The fighting pattons, serves as an official family biography, and is inspiring, fascinating, memorable, and exciting memoir of father and son. A chronicle of the american lineage of the pattons by c.
His early years were marred, however, by difficulties in spelling and reading, which has led some historians to speculate that he suffered from undiagnosed dyslexia. In 1840 there were 167 patton families living in pennsylvania. One man fought with the scottish rebel, bonnie prince charlie, before fleeing. 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. Patton, has written a history of the patton family. Patton, the generals grandson and author of the pattons. In it he says the generals great grandfather or maybe greatgreat was on a ship immigrating from europe probably ireland or scotland going to one of the islands in the west indies. The pattons is an exceptional portrait of the famous military family, eloquently written by the grandson.
A personal history of an american family 1994, which. Patton and of his ancestors, discussing the formers charm, shortcomings, and. Contains some markings such as highlighting and writing. A personal history of an american family, creates a fictional new england island as the stage for a crowded psychological dr. The pattons personal history of an american family book. Robert pattons fascinating account of privateering during the american revolution nicely proves their point. 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. A personal history of an american family the warriors paperback paperback august 1, 2004. Third army in france and germany after the allied invasion of normandy in june 1944 born in 1885 to a family whose members had served in the united states and confederate states armies, patton. Michael stephenson, editor, the military book club michael stephenson, editor, the military book club morgan narrates with a lively, spirited attitude, creating a fastmoving look into the patton family history of military service from wwi to vietnam.