For general pattons family, recovered ground history. The patton family tree displayed below is from the pattons. A saga of a famous american family, told from the inside with rare objectivity. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. His formal education did not begin until age 11, but, in time, he became a voracious reader and later in life. 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. 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. A personal history of an american family the warriors paperback paperback august 1, 2004. Patton, has written a history of the patton family. Drawing on the private papers and memorabilia of his forebears, patton offers an anecdotal, generationspanning chronicle that extends back to the flight. 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. The pattons a personal history of an american family the warriors by robert h. In 1840 there were 167 patton families living in pennsylvania. A personal history of an american family crown, 1994.
Ostensibly a history of the entire warrior clan, this family reminiscence dwells almost. 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. The fighting pattons is personal, poignant and undeniably powerful. 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. Additional genealogical information may be found in. The pattons a personal history of an american family. A personal history of an american family, for example, paints a portrait of his grandfather with a tint of southern grey. The fighting pattons, serves as an official family biography, and is inspiring, fascinating, memorable, and exciting memoir of father and son. The pattons personal history of an american family book.
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. Download the pattons a personal history of an american family the warriors by r. A personal history of an american family 1994, which. Patton was the fourth in his line to be named george smith patton. Isbn 9781574886900 9781574886900 softcover, potomac books, 2004. Patton, the generals grandson and author of the pattons. 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.
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 pattons is an exceptional portrait of the famous military family, eloquently written by the grandson of its most illustrious member, george s. Patton and of his ancestors, discussing the formers charm, shortcomings, and. 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. 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. Dictionary of american family names 20, oxford university press. 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. A personal history of an american family to wide acclaim in 1994. A chronicle of the american lineage of the pattons by c. Learn how to enable javascript on your browser shop 1. The patton society receives a number of requests for genealogical information about general pattons ancestors. 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. 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. My most recent novel, cajun waltz, was published by thomas dunne books at st.
I appreciated it so much, i have bought six copies and given them to friends for their reading pleasure and personal knowledge, so the full story can be told and appreciated about the contributions of the family. 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. One man fought with the scottish rebel, bonnie prince charlie, before fleeing. Patton was born to a wealthy california family and enjoyed a privileged childhood.
Washington post critic jonathan yardley called it one of the best books of the year. The pattons a personal history of an american family by. Historians rip oreillys new patton book media matters for. Family in war is a personal narrative of author paul weiszs family, from 19381942. The washington post book worldthe british had always accused us of being pirates and thieves. 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. 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 crown, 1994, was published this spring, comes nearly 50 years after his grandfather smashed. Patton, 9781574886900, available at book depository with free delivery. A personal history of an american family by robert h. Patton had his share of personality foibles, but the man himself will always remain obscure. Uses anecdotal family lore to illuminate the private life both of george s. Patton is the author of the bestselling memoir, the pattons. The patton family is legendary and this book is about as authentic as it could be, a credit to the author and the family. Seventh army in the mediterranean theater of world war ii, and the u. Robert h patton the first patton ancestors, including several notable women, were pioneers involved in the indian wars of early america. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
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. November 11, 1885 december 21, 1945 was a general of the united states army who commanded the u. A personal history of an american family the warriors, and more on. 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. 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. 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. 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. Contains some markings such as highlighting and writing. 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. A personal history of an american family, creates a fictional new england island as the stage for a crowded psychological dr. Download the pattons a personal history of an american.
Collectible very good, usually ships in 12 business days, book paperback. 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. A personal history of an american family by patton, robert h. 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. 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. 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.
The patton family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1920. Download the pattons a personal history of an american family. Patton has dug deep into revolutionary warera records and writes with verve. Third army in france and germany following dday, the allied invasion of normandy in june 1944. Apr 14, 2015 download the pattons a personal history of an american family the warriors by r. The most patton families were found in the usa in 1880. An artful, reflective, and highly readable family history.
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