Synopsis "Patrick Family History"
James Calvin Patrick was born to an Indian Lady and had the characteristics of an Indian. He lost his mother at an early age and never knew his father. The family has no knowledge of his father. Tradition says his name was John Patrick. James Calvin married Mary McIntyre while in South Mississippi. They lived around Union Church in Jefferson County farming for a number of years. Some time after 1900 the McIntyres decided to move to Oklahoma. Jim and Mary followed them to Walters Oklahoma where they settled for several years. Two of Jim and Mary's' children were born here. During the Dust Bowl The Mcintyres' left for California and are now scattered over several western states. During James Calvin and Mary's early married years they traveled from Mississippi to Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and back to Starkville Ms. Having children along the way. They and their children were sharecroppers and after returning to Mississippi they would harvest their crops and then would travel to the Mississippi delta and pick cotton. This history follows them telling stories of fun, pranksters, how they entertained, grew, married and had children and struggled through the depression. Their religion, education military and cars are discussed. They picked themselves up with the help of the Government, purchased land and homes and educated their children. Their offspring has become middle class: involved it the trades such as Telephone, Printing, Railroad, Plumbers, Farmers, School Teachers Principals, Professors at Columbia, Duke, and Emerson with one has authored 9 books. Many have excelled in serving our country with one, Joe M. Nihimoto receiving, the Congressional Metal of Honor for heroism and giving his life for our Country during WWII while serving in France. The narrative includes the family tree for both the Patrick's' and McIntyres. The Book will tell readers where they can find other stories and many family pictures on Ancestry.com. All families had the opportunity to contribute to this History. Most took advantage which will make interesting reading as we reflect on our history. This is our family's story. Enjoy
