James Paterson (1795-1884)

Shown as "James Petterson" in the 1851 census of Kirkden. An elder in the parish church of Kirkden for over 50 years. Described in his obituary as the "last life-renter in Forfarshire".

Great-grandson Dr Ken Patterson of Blenheim, New Zealand, had a painting of him in the late 20th century.