The Widow Patterson of 1845

Elizabeth Patterson and her four children arrive in Santa Cruz in 1845. She settled in a house near the Mission and soon remarried. In 1876 there were only 20 women in Santa Cruz so Mrs. Patterson was a unique individual. It is unknown when she died.
Creator: Leon Rowland
Source: Santa Cruz Surf
Date: Undated
Type: NEWS
Coverage:
  • 1840s
  • Santa Cruz
Identifier: FE-BEN-Pioneers- 30

Collection

Faye Ellis Collection

Citation

Rowland, Leon. “The Widow Patterson of 1845.” Santa Cruz Surf. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/138159. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.