History of northern Wisconsin: containing an account of its settlement, growth, development, and resources, an extensive sketch of its counties, cities, towns and villages, their improvements, industries, manufactories, biographical sketches, portraits of prominent men and early settlers, views of county seats, etc. Chicago: Western Historical Co., 1881. p.1159

Worthie H. Patton, Assistant Postmaster; was born at Deansville, Oneida Co., N.Y., Jan. 26, 1841; came to Appleton, Wis., in 1855, with his parents, Henry F. and Eliza J. (Sergeant) Patton. In June, 1861, he enlisted in Co. E., 6th W. V. I.; he was mustered out of the service July 15, 1864, being Orderly Sergeant of his company at that time. He came to Oshkosh in October, 1864, and for two years was employed in the mercantile establishment of Bigger & Hill, then was at Appleton about six months. In the spring of 1867, he returned to Oshkosh, and has held his present position since that time. For the last two years, he has been Captain of the Oshkosh Guards; he is prominently connected with A., F. & A. M. Mr. Patton was married at Oshkosh, in October, 1869, to Susie M. Heath, who was born here; they have one child- Sadie A.