• Father: Edwin Arthur Pattison 1839-1917
• Mother: Mary Jane Rollins 1851-1919
• Spouse: Ida Adele Siebecker 1885-1936

~~1880~~

Frank Arthur Pattison was born on March 30, 1882, in Lodi, Wisconsin, to Edwin and Mary Jane [Rollins] Pattison. Frank was the sixth of nine children born to Edwin and Mary Jane.

Early Lodi, Wisconsin

~~1900~~

Name

Relation

Sex

Month Born

Year Born

Age

Marriage Status

Years Married

Children Born/Living

Birthplace

Fathers Birthplace

Mothers Birthplace

Occupation

Months Not Employed

Months In School

Can Read/Write

Own or Rent House

Pattison, Edwin

Head

M

May

1839

60

M

33

NY

NY

NY

Horse Trainer

7

Yes

Rent House

Mary J.

Wife

F

April

1859

49

M

33

9/9

MO

NH

OH

Yes

Frank A.

Son

M

March

1882

18

S

WI

NY

MO

Farm Laborer

8

Yes

George A.

Son

M

Sept

1885

14

S

WI

NY

MO

At School

9

Yes

Fred L.

Son

M

July

1886

13

S

WI

NY

MO

At School

9

Yes

Charles A.

Son

M

August

1884

10

S

WI

NY

MO

At School

9

Yes

Northcutt, Louisa A

M-I-L

F

March

1830

70

WD

1/1

OH

VA

VA

Yes

Because most of the 1890 censuses were destroyed, this 1900 census is essential information. We see that Edwin, at 60 years old, is working as a horse trainer. Edwin and Mary rented their house in Lodi, Columbia County, Wisconsin. Mary Jane has had 9 children, and all 9 survived. Frank is 18 years old and working as a farm laborer. George, Fred, and Charles are all attending school. Mary’s mother, Louisa [Cook] Rollins Northcutt, is living with the family after being widowed in 1899.

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Frank Arthur married Ida Adele Siebecker of Baraboo, Wisconsin, on April 20, 1904, in Evansville, Indiana. Ida is from a prominent Wisconsin Family. Thanks to this picture and some school documents, we discovered that Ida’s middle name is Adele.

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Frank Arthur Pattison Jr was born June 3, 1906, at 5:30 am in Pewaukee Township, Wisconsin.

~~1910~~

Robert Marion was born in Lewistown, Montana, on January 27, 1910. Robert bears the same name as his great-uncle Wisconsin Governor (and the 1924 Presidential Nominee), Robert Marion La Follette.

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Name

Relation

Sex

Age

Marital Status

Years Married

Children Born

Children Living

Birthplace

Father’s Birthplace

Mother’s Birthplace

Occupation

Industry

Can Read/Write

Attending School

Home Type

Pattison Frank A.

Head

M

28

Married

6

Wisconsin

New York

Missouri

Engineer

Stationary

Yes

Home/Rented

Ida A.

Wife

F

25

Married

6

2

2

Wisconsin

Germany

Wisconsin

Yes

Arthur F.

Son

M

3

Single

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

No

Marion R.

Son

M

3/12

Single

Montana

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

No

In this 1910 Census, the family is living in Lewistown, Montana. Frank is working as a Stationary Engineer. Frank and Ida have been married for 6 years.

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On December 13, 1911, Edith Ida was born in Lewistown, Montana.

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Brothers Frank Arthur and Robert Marion circa 1913

On October 9, 1914, Carroll “Pat” William Rollins was born in Lewistown, Montana. I’m not sure where he got the name Carroll, but his middle name most likely comes from his paternal uncle or maternal grandfather, William. Rollins is his paternal grandmother’s maiden name. To me, he was Grandpa Pat.

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When Frank “Arthur” Jr was 10 years old (1916), he spent 2 months at his grandparents Wilhelm and Frances Sibecker’s house in Baraboo, Wisconsin. He traveled back to Montana all by himself! Wow, how times have changed.

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3 years later, an unnamed baby girl was born on February 2, 1917, to Frank & Ida, in Lewistown, Montana.

She would later be named Shirly Alice.

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Frank Arthur’s 1918 Draft Registration Card.

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*Stock photo

Story by Carroll

1918 This is the first Christmas I can remember. There were five children. I had two older brothers, an older sister, and a younger sister. We all went to bed early. Dad had gone to the forest to get our tree while we slept. Dad brought the tree in, and mom decorated it with popcorn and cranberries. Candles were added, and presents were put under the tree. Since Shirley was so young, she got to ride on Marion’s shoulders. Then I followed, then Edith, then my oldest brother Art (Frank Jr). When I got down the stairs, there stood the tree, all decorated and presents under the tree. I can remember getting a small wood wagon filled with wood blocks with letters and numbers painted on them. They helped me learn to count and learn the alphabet. I also received a Hershey bar and some almonds, and brazil nuts. They were in their shells so we had to crack them before we could eat them. This is the only Christmas I can remember at home in Montana.

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Franks’s father, Edwin Arthur, passed away on August 1, 1919. He is buried in Lodi, Wisconsin, at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

~~1920~~

Name

Relation

Home

Sex

Age

Marital Status

Attending School

Can Read/ Write

Birthplace

Father’s Birthplace

Mother’s Birthplace

Occupation

Industry

Pattison Frank A.

Head

Own/ Mortgaged

M

37

M

Yes

Wisconsin

New York

Missouri

Engineer

Stationary

Ida

Wife

F

36

M

Yes

Wisconsin

Germany

Wisconsin

Arthur

Son

M

13

S

Yes

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Marion

Son

M

9

S

Yes

Montana

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Edith

Dau

F

8

S

Yes

Montana

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Carroll

Son

M

5

S

Mont na

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

Shirley

Dau

F

2/12

S

Montana

Wisconsin

Wisconsin

This 1920 Census is the only one where the family is listed all together. The family is still living in Lewistown, Montana. Frank is a Stationary Engineer at the Lewistown Brewery. Carroll said his dad worked there, and his mother was the bookkeeper.

Lewiston Brewery at a parade. Frank is first on the bottom left.

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Frank was an outdoorsman. He loved to hunt. He brought home deer, bears, elk, snowshoe rabbits, and lots of rainbow trout from Spring Creek. He also did a lot of bird hunting. Canadian geese, grouse, and sage hen were plentiful in the 1920s

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Frank’s mother, Mary Jane [Rollins] Pattison, passed away at 69 from pneumonia at her home in Lodi, Wisconsin. Her funeral included daughter Alice Wall with granddaughter Gladys, son Charles and Marguerite Pattison, daughter Dollie and Charles Stiles, and sons William and Frank. She is buried next to Edwin at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery in Lodi, Wisconsin.

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Summer of 1920, Carroll (6 years old) spent the summer working at Pribyl’s Ranch near Roundup, Montana. He sent his mom a postcard. He earned .10 cents a day but recalls never seeing any of it. Carroll thinks Mr. Pribyl sent it to his mother as he never saw a cent of it. It still boggles my mind that he spent the summer working at 6 years old!!! If anyone knows more, please mail me.

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I have never seen the Pattison name botched so bad. Made me giggle. Frank and Ida, along with little Shirly, visit her parents, Wilhelm and Frances Siebecker, in Baraboo, Wisconsin. Ida’s niece Florence was also visiting. Florence is ten years old here, and Shirly was six years old. Later on, Shirley would be a bridesmaid for Florence at her wedding.

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Frank had a 1920 Ford Model T touring car. Since there wasn’t room for Carroll inside, he rode on the running board. His cushion was some gunny sacks. Carroll’s job was to open the gates and place a rock in front of the wheel when his dad had to back up some of the hills so the gas would get to the engine.

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Circa 1924. Carroll and his friend Gordon Burt (on the left) made their own instruments. With a kazoo, rubber hose, and funnels.

Carroll said they made their own brand of music.

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On this 1925-1926 Lewistown Directory, listed under Pattison, we see a Chas H (which, as of right now, is not related. Frank’s youngest brother is Charles A) Next, we have Frank A, an engineer at Lewiston Brewing Company, Ida A, a bookkeeper at Lewistown Brewery. Their address is 609 W Cook Street.

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When Carroll was 13 (1927), his parents decided to divorce. Carroll, Edith, and Shirley went to live with Ida’s family in Wisconsin. They were there for 6-8 months, then returned to Montana. The next thing Carroll remembers is being at the Billings Fairgrounds, where Ida worked, and one day the Sheriff came and picked up the kids. Carroll then remembers working on a ranch east of Lewistown.

Frank and Ida divorced around 1927. If anyone has any information on this, please let me know.

~~1930~~

Address

House Number

Name

Relation

Own/ Rent

Home Value

Age

Marital Status

Attending School

Can Read/ Write

Birthplace

Fathers Birthplace

Mother’s Birthplace

Occupation

Industry

Veteran

Yakima Ave S

2353

Pattison, Frank

Head

Rent

$27

49

M

No

Yes

WI

WI

MO

Engineer

Ice Plarer

No

Carroll

Son

15

Yes

Yes

MT

WI

WI

Shirley

Daughter

13

Yes

Yes

MT

WI

WI

In the 1930 Census, Frank, along with Carroll and Shirly, are living in Tacoma, Washington, off Yakima Avenue. The address is now an updated house with an amazing view. Carroll is attending Lincoln High School, and Shirley is at McCarver Intermediate. Frank is an engineer working as an Ice Plarer(?)

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This is the Marriage Certificate for Frank Jr and Cecelia Kippenhan. They were married on June 2, 1930, in Roundup, Montana.

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Shirley was an outstanding student. She was on the Honor Roll often.

McCarver Intermediate, Tacoma WA

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1933 Lincoln high school yearbook cover

Carroll William Rollins Pattison Graduated from Lincoln Highschool in 1933.

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1934 Lincoln high school yearbook cover

Shirley graduated from Lincoln High School, Tacoma, Washington, in 1934

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Carroll “Pat” Pattison at the Puget Sound Amateur Championships, Redondo, Washington.

March 16-17, 1938

The Redondo Roller Rink was where Carroll “Pat” walked up the stairs to go skating and saw the cutest girl selling tickets. He would marry her in 1940, and they lived happily together for 60 years.

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On September 22, 1939, Edith Ida married Harry Cornfrd in Pierce County, Washington. Shirley Pattison and Edwin Swetnam were their witnesses.

This is the house (picture taken in 2022) that Edith and Harry lived in, 519 S 3rd St, Kent, Washington

~~1940~~

In this 1940 Census, Frank is a lodger with Clarence & Marie Anderson in Portland. He is listed as single.

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Carroll William Rollins married Evelyn Carol Betts on March 5, 1940, in Kent, Washington. Witnesses were their good friends Virginia Gould and Paul Sherry. Can you name anyone else in the wedding party?

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Robert Marion’s 1940 Draft Card. He was working for the Municipal Railway in San Fransisco, California.

Robert was 6 foot tall, weighed 190 pounds, and had hazel eyes and brown hair with a ruddy complexion.

This is the address that comes up for where he was living.

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Carroll’s 1940 Draft Card. He was living in Redondo, Washington. Carroll was 5 foot 11in, 155 pounds, had hazel eyes, brown hair with a light complexion. He had a scar on his forehead.

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Frank Sr is 60 years old at the time of the 1940 draft registration. He was 6 feet tall, weighed 150 pounds, and had Hazel eyes, brown hair, and a light complexion. He is living in Portland, Oregon, and working at the Blitz Weinhard Brewery. He was staying at the Carlton Hotel. It shows that Shirley was living in Walla Walla, Washington, working at the Veterans Hospital.

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Frank Jr’s Draft Registration. Frank is living in Portland, Oregon, and is self-employed. He was 6 feet tall and 140 pounds. He had blue eyes, blond hair, and a light complexion. He had a small scar above his right eye.

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In 1941, Carroll joined the Air Force and was sent to Moffett Feild for training. More stories on his service are on Carroll “Pat” Pattison’s page. Carroll served in WWII from April 29, 1943, to September 16, 1945. He was a Captain in the US Airforce.

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Robert Marion joins the Navy on May 10, 1942, and served until December 20, 1945.

U.S.S. Torrance (AKA76)

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Shirley Alice married Royce Lee Parks on October 7, 1943, in Frederick County, Virginia.

~~1950~~

This would be Frank’s last census. He is 69 years old, living in Portland, and working at the Brewery as a Stationary Engineer. I don’t have any secondary marriages for Frank (just a lead without enough evidence), but he’s listed as a widow.

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Carroll with his siblings Marion, Edith, and Shirley. Circa 19??

~~1980~~

Name:	Edith I Cornford
Gender:	Female
Age:	72
Birth Year:	abt 1912
Residence Place:	King, Washington, USA
Death Date:	4 Aug 1984
Death Place:	King, Washington

Edith Ida passed away at the age of 72 on August 4, 1984. I cannot find any information on where her final resting place is. If you have any information, please let me know.

~~1990~~

Name:	Frank A. Pattison
Social Security Number:	539-05-5291
Birth Date:	3 Jun 1906
Issue Year:	Before 1951
Issue State:	Washington
Last Residence:	30263, Newnan, Coweta, Georgia, USA
Death Date:	16 Feb 1995

I’m not sure how Frank Jr ended up in Georgia, but this is the only death certificate I can find with the correct dates. There is also Find-A-Grave information. If you know why he was in Georgia and died there, please let me know so I can update it.

Oak Hill CemeteryNewnan, Coweta County, Georgia, USA

 F.A.G MEMORIAL ID #133723145 

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Robert Marion passed away at 88 on July 28, 1998, in Redondo, Washington. He is buried at the

Tahoma National Cemetery Kent, King County, Washington, USA 

Section K Row B site 1.

Roberts F.A.G #43812824

~~2000~~

On July 1, 2000, Carroll “Pat” William Rollins Pattison passed away at his home in Redondo, Washington.

He is buried at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, King County, Washington, USA. Section K Row B Site 84.

You can also find his brother Robert Marion (Section K Row B site 1), Pat’s wife Evelyn (Section K Row B Site 84), and their son-in-law Dennis King Sr (28b Plot:1709) at the Tahoma National Cemetery.

Pat’s F.A.G. #43812821 

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Name:	Shirley Alice Pattison Parks
Gender:	Female
Death Date:	24 Nov 2007
Death Place:	Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Certificate Number:	2007005303
ItemID:	277807

Shirley Alice passed away at the age of 90 in Mecklenburg, North Carolina

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Memories from Carroll “Pat” on growing up in Lewistown Montana

-Having the city park so close, I could skate in the winter and swim in the summer.

-Having Spring Creek so close, I could go fishing.

-Having the Judith Mountains so close, we could hike to the mountains and stay the night.

-Going out to Cottonwood to attend picnics on Sunday afternoons.

-Going to the Belk Mountains to look for silver and lead nuggets.

-Frank and Ida raised all of our vegetables. They also had Apple, plum, and cherry trees. They had current and gooseberry bushes. They also made homemade ice cream.

-The family had chickens and two cows. They kept them in a red barn behind our house.

-Carroll credits his living in Lewistown as a child, growing up in a small town, helping him attain his ambition after graduating from Lincoln High School in Tacoma, Washington.

Do you have any photos or memories of Frank, Ida, Frank Jr, Marion, Edith, Carroll “Pat,” or Shirley Pattison?

-Refrences

F.A.G = Findagrave.com

Ancestry.com

Wikitree.com

Newspapers.com

Fold3.com

As always, to be continued…