Johan Wilhem Pedersen anglicized his name to John Patterson presumably after arrival in Australia from Copenhagen.

His occupations included:

Ships Bosun, Fishmonger, Ironmonger,

Johan operated an OYSTER SALOON in late 1860's early 1870's at 131 Lower George St Sydney.

John Patterson (Johan Pedersen) (b) 1847 in Denmark (m) 10/12/1868 in Sydney, died 29/11/1891 Paddington aged 43, New South Wales, Australia.
Johanna Ryan (b) 1848 Tipperary. Ire. (d) 11/10/1902  at Newington Benevolent Asylum, Granville, aged 54. New South Wales, Australia.

Johanna Ryan arrived in Australia aboard the ship the "Telegraph" with brothers James and Jeremiah on the 15th October 1860.

Her occupation: Domestic Servant.

Children: William John Patterson  (b) 17/08/1869 131 George Street Sydney. Christina Louisa Patterson (b) 22/08/1870 131 George Street Sydney (d) 10th January 1943 Oatley NSW. John Louis Patterson (b) 26/08/1872 131 George Street Sydney. Christopher Thomas (Pattersen) (b) 01/01/1875 William Street Woollahra (d) 1876 Paddington. Anna Maria Patterson (b) 12/11/1877 William Street Woollahra. Christopher H (Herman) Patterson (b) 01/11/1878 William Street Woollahra (d) Melb 1944. Elliston E (Pattersen) (b) 29/12/1881 William Street Woollahra (d) 1923 Redfern NSW. Neils Patterson (b) 22/03/1883 Cameron Street Paddington, Sydney, NSW. 1883 (d) Melbourne Victoria, 1967. Hulda Patterson (b) 29/10/1885 Cameron Street Paddington (d) Unknown. Stina Mary Pattersen (b) 18/02/1888 Cameron Street Paddington. Lesley Pattersen (b) 18/02/1890 (d) 12/04/1890 Cameron Street Paddington

Bowes Terrace Paddington         Sydney, N.S.W. Patterson Home late 1800's Photo by R. Soulsby.

Neils Patterson (b) 1883 (d) 1967 Marriage 1: 1905 to Robina (Beany) Peterkin

Marriage 2:

Neils Patterson (b) 1883 (d) 1967 (m) Maud Lillian Drummond (b) 1892 (d) 10/ July/1982 Occupation Photographer. Children: Lindsay (Mick) Neil (b) 1916 (d) 1998.                                                                           Click Here Doreen Ellen (b) 1918 in Rose Park South Australia (d) 1999 in Healesville Vic. John (Jack) Elston. (b) 1919. (d) 2005. 20.Mar.  Riddell's Creek. Vic.      Click here WWII Service . Served AIF 9Th Battalion New Guinea & Bougainville Click Here Police Service Record Pearl Beatrice (b) 1922 Hobart Tasmania. Lorraine Louise (b) Prahran Victoria 1931.

Maude Lillian Drummond. Neil Two Unknown Ladies Maude Lindsay (Mick)     Doreen      Jack

Jack Elston (b) Nov 21. 1919 (m) 1940 (d) 20.Mar.2005 Gisborne  Elizabeth (Betty) Morrison. (b) 1920 (d) 1986 Gisborne, Victoria.     Children: John Henry (b) 1940 in Coburg, Victoria. (d) 1996. 20. Mar.  Melbourne. Marie (b) 1941 (d) 1941. Elizabeth (b) 1942 (d) 1942. Lesla Elizabeth (b) Mar 5. 1945. in Gisborne, Victoria. Patricia Mary (b) 1948 in Woodend, Victoria. Lindsay Michael (b) 1955 in Woodend, Victoria.

Betty, Lesla & Jack Gisborne - behind what is now "Skin Inn"