“My mother—whose given name was Martha—was commonly called Patsey. She was the daughter of William and Elizabeth Bibb, and was born in Louisa county, Virginia, July 29, 1779. She was married, in the same county, to Reuben Landrum, April 7, 1801; and in the spring of 1811 they settled in Clarke county, Kentucky. Their house soon became a home for the preachers and a sanctuary for the Lord. My mother was remarkable for her smooth temper and quiet disposition. She was much respected and highly esteemed by all with whom she associated, and I do not think any one ever doubted her true piety. At the death of my father she was left in good circumstances, with a comfortable home, where she was tenderly cared for by her son Stephen, and her grandson Richard Ware; and two old servants, Cager and Silva, deserve great praise for their faithfulness in seeing to her interest, and waiting upon her to the very last.”

Reference Data:

The Life and Travels of William B. Landrum, by William Bbb Landrum, 1878, page 402