Episode 1: The Booneslick Patterson Clan

The provided sources detail the genealogical history of the Patterson and Allen families, focusing on their migration from Virginia and Kentucky to Howard County, Missouri. Key figures include James Patterson, a Revolutionary War veteran, and his grandson James William A. Patterson, who became a prominent Missouri legislator and landowner in the 19th century. The records clarify complex family connections, such as the distinction between James William A. Patterson and his likely cousin Rice Patterson, while also identifying the Allen lineage through Revolutionary soldier Joseph Allen. Documentation from Sons of the American Revolution applications and local histories further verify the parents and spouses across several generations. These texts collectively map out the family's transition from frontier pioneers to influential community leaders and slave owners in the "Boon's Lick" region. The overview concludes by untangling shared names within the Wood and Patterson branches, ensuring a precise understanding of the ancestral tree.