I am doing research on the early settlers in Whatcom county, mainly in the Lynden and Nooksack Valley area. Chief Patkanim, of the Snoquamie Tribe, had three daughters, Julie, Susie and Elizabeth (Lizzie). Lizzie married James Alexander PATTERSON from Green County, Tennessee and they had two daughters born in Whatcom Co, Nellie (born 1866) and Dollie (born 1863), both who were raised by Phoebe JUDSON in Lynden after the death of Lizzie.
Nellie married John McDONALD. Dollie married Miles Erastus RITTENBERG from Broome County, New York, May 8, 1881 in Lynden. They had four children, William, Lettie, Horace and Nellie. Looking for additional information and am willing to share information.