Mrs. Harriet E. Patterson died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Greatsinger in Beloit, Monday last, aged 82 years. Her remains were brought here yesterday and funeral held from the home of Chas. Greatsinger in the afternoon. Interment at Maple Hill cemetery.

August 3, 1905, Evansville Review, Evansville, WI

Mrs. Harriet Patterson died at the home of her daughter, mrs. Ida Greatsinger, in Beloit, Monday, July 31, 1905; death resulting from a fracture of her hip. The remains were brought to this city Wednesday noon, and the funeral services were held at the home of Geo. Greatsinger at 2 o'clock. Rev. Parry officiating. Interment in Maple Hill Cemetery.

Harriet Van Dusen was born eighty-two years ago; was married to James Nelson Patterson and came to this state in 1846, settling on a farm near Brooklyn. In 1880 they moved to this city, and on May 7, 1890 Mr. Patterson was called to the Home beyond.

To this union four children were born; one having died some years ago. Those left to mourn the loss of mother are, Mrs. Ida Greatsinger of Beloit, Leander Patterson of Toledo, and Charles Patterson of South Dakota. The daughter and Leander were present at the funeral; Charles paid a visit to his mother but a few weeks ago.

The family wish to extend their heartfelt thanks to those who rendered assistance at the funeral of their mother.

August 5, 1905, The Badger, p. 1, col. 4, Evansville, Wisconsin

Mrs. Harriet E. Patterson, aged 82 years, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank R. Greatsinger in Beloit, Monday afternoon July 31, 1905, at 3:30 o’clock. The remains will arrive at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Greatsinger in this city Wednesday noon where the funeral will be held at 2 o’clock p.m.

August 4, 1905, Enterprise, p. 3, col. 7, Evansville, Wisconsin

Mrs. Betsy Van Dusen, the mother of Mrs. Nelse Patterson, died Friday night at the advanced age of 83 years, at the latter's residence cor. First and Ch. streets. Mrs. Van Dusen had been an invalid for some eight years and last fall fell and received other injuries which made her nearly helpless. Her funeral was held at the house Sunday afternoon, Rev. E. R. Curry officiating, when her remains were taken to the stone school house cemetery in Brooklyn for interment.

May 21, 1886, Evansville Review, p. 4, col. 2, Evansville, Wisconsin