‌Martha Malinda and
John Patton were married in a religious ceremony on February 23rd, 1900 in
Middlesbroro, Bell County, Kentucky.. They had five sons and eight daughters, named
Living,
Cliford Lafayette,
Earl Hanpton,
Edward Trelvis,
Enos David,
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Nona Love,
Ruby Lee and
Eula Mae.