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Saul Pattern’s Wolfpen Bottoms Saga Across Generations
In 1785 Saul Pattern moved into Kentucky’s Big Sandy valley near Wolfpen Bottoms, facing Shawnee threats while dreaming of a permanent homestead. He returned with his son Barton, built a cabin, then left when attacked, and came back in 1796 with a 4000 acre patent. A century later Cynthia Pattern, Saul’s descendant, recalls the family’s turn to steam power, farm life, and gradual progress as siblings pursue education and the land grows with the Republic.
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Saul
Virginia
Big Sandy
Kentucky
Wolfpen
Barton
Cynthia Pattern
Wolfpen Bottoma
Republic
Sparrel
Jesse
Jasper
Abral
Cynthia
Saul Cynthia
Julia
Jesse Dians
Paintsville
Prestonsburg
Beaver Creek
Pikeville
Breaks
Virginia Line
Shellenberger
Harts
Julie Pattern
House Field
Pattern Landing
Barnes
Nelson
Barn Hollow
Howdy
Mr. Pattern
Missis
Miss Pattern
Pattern
Wes
Peach Orchard
Gannon Creek
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
New York
Washington
New States
Institute
Pennsylvania
Ohio Valley
Hardin Slusser
Grandfather Saul
Grandfather Barton
Grandfather Tivis
Cassiopea