George W. Patton
G. W. Patton, farmer, is a son of Arthur aud Elizabeth (Wood) Patton, and was born on the farm, where he now hves, January 7, 1840. His parents, who were natives of Virginia, came to this state in the spring of 1832.
Mr. Patton's wife, Mary D., daughter of Hezekiah Rowe, to whom he was married October 24, 1861, was born in this township March 3, 1845. He has five children: Elmer E., Minnie A., Nettie J., Zella V. and Ollie M., all living.
Mr. Patton is one of the solid farmers of this county, and has a farm of two hundred and fifty acres, which is one of the best in the township.
From R. S. Dills' History of Fayette County
Among the prominent citizens of Washington Court House, none is more worthy of note than he whom we here name, who occupies the responsible position of Sheriff of Fayette County. He was elected to that position in 1888 and so efficiently did he perform the duties imposed upon him that he was re-elected in 1890. He is a genial and friendly gentleman and exhibits rare ability in his special department.
The original of this sketch was born in Greene Township, Fayette County, January 7, 1840, and is the son of Arthur and Elizabeth (Wood) Patton. The father in early life was a farmer in Virginia and became identified with the interests of the Buckeye State in 1832. Our subject was given a good education in the common schools, and his father dying when he was a lad of ten years, he remained at home with his mother until his marriage, after which she lived with him until her decease.
George W. of this sketch operated the old farm in Greene Township, which contained two hundred and fifty well-improved acres. He had not been interested in politics previous to his election to the olflce of Sheriff until being made the incumbent of that position. January 7, 1889, he moved into the city, which has since been his home and where his friends are as numerous as his acquaintances. The lady whom our subject chose as his wife October 4, 1861, was Miss Mary D. Rowe, of Greene Township, this county, her birth occurring March 2, 1845. To them have been born a family of five children, viz: Elmer E., who is now the Deputy of his father; Minnie A., the wife of M. S. Merchant, of Dayton, this State; M. J., Zella Y. and OIlie, at home with their parents. In social matters, our subject is a member of Fayette Lodge, A. F. & A. M.
From PORTRAIT & BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF FAYETTE, PICKAWAY AND MADISON COUNTIES, OHIO - Chapman Bros. [Chicago, 1892]