Isaac Patterson 1831-1912

Isaac Patterson was the son of George Patterson and Mary Firth. He was born in Clayton West c1832 and christened 20 Apr 1834 at High Hoyland, Yorkshire, England (Mormon).

The 1841 census shows that he was already working as a worsted spinner at the age of 10.

Much of the information I have about Isaac and his descendants came from his great-great granddaughter Susan Tracey, who told me about "The History of the Stocksbridge Band of Hope Co-operative Society" (text at

Isaac married Harriet Hawley in 1837 at Netherfield Chapel and around 1860 was a founder member of the Stocksbridge Band of Hope Co-operative Society (info from Susan Tracey).

They are recorded in the 1861 census as living at Hunshelf Bottom. The 1871 census they were at Nook End, Ecclesfield, close to Sheffield. 1881 census shows him as being & living with his wife Harriet Hawley (b 1837 Bolsterstone) in Thurlstone, occupation Wire Drawer. The same census shows 10 children -

Isaac was recorded in "The History of the Stocksbridge Band of Hope Co-operative Society" as being alive at the age of 80 when the history was written. He probably died in 1912, registered in Sheffield (BMD).