Patton, Mary Shaw Bird, d. 1863.

Mary Patton was originally from Philadelphia, Pa. In 1860, she married her second husband, Rev. William Patton, who resided in New Haven, Ct. While this journal was kept, the two were on their wedding trip.

William was noted for his contributions to the policies of the Presbyterian and Congregational Churches in ante-bellum America. His primary influences were in the areas of slavery, temperance reform, education, and missionary work. Between 1825 and 1879, William took 14 trips to Europe to promote his causes.

From the description of Journal, 1860 June 3-1861 July 17. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122598697