The History of Hendricks County (Chicago: Interstate Publishing, 1885)--Lincoln Township, page 667
John K.Y. Patterson, son of Francis and Margaret (Ross) Patterson, was born in Fleming County, Ky., Feb. 7, 1813. His parents moved with their family to Hendricks County, Ind., in 1835, remaining here till their death. Of their family of five children, but two survive--John K.Y. and Susan. John K.Y. was married in August, 1835, to Miss Arie Shockley, daughter of James B. Shockley, of Fleming County, Ky. To them have been born ten children--James H., Francis M., William E., John W., Silas, Rosanna, Esther, Margaret E. (deceased), America and Carrie. Mr. Patterson saw much of pioneer life in his youth. He has been engaged in agricultural pursuits from his youth and has met with success. He has a farm of 196 acres of land, and resides in the western part of Lincoln Township.