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Elizabeth Stewart Paterson

F, #6138, b. 27 May 1932, d. April 2017
Last Edited: 26 Jul 2023

Parents:

Father*: John Findlay Paterson potato crisp manufacturer b. 17 Apr 1905, d. 16 Aug 1988
Mother*: Agnes Stewart Bryson b. c 1902, d. 13 Aug 1988
Relationship:
1st cousin 1 time removed of Robert Carson 'the Computer Doctor'
  • Name Variation: As of circa 1933, Elizabeth Stewart Paterson was also known as Betty.
  • Name Variation: As of say 1950, Elizabeth Stewart Paterson was also known as Elan Stewart professional name in Canada.2
  • Anecdote*: Became an established media figure, making a name in Canada as a radio and television star.3
  • Anecdote: Betty in the Ferry had a stage name in Canada.4
  • Married Name: As of circa 1953, her married name was Bell.5
  • Anecdote*: Betty (Elizabeth Stewart Paterson) used to visit Aunt Ella in St John's Wood.4
  • Anecdote: The only surviving member of this family is Elizabeth. She was in Canada for about 20 years where she had a restaurant and sang with the bands using the stage name of Elena Paterson. She lives in the cottage that is beside the house that was Sarah’s and is currently visiting Canada, so is not available right now, but it is hoped that she will be home before Christmas. Margaret intends to make contact and have a chat.6

Citations

  1. [S14] General Record Office for Scotland, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, General Record Office for Scotland (Edinburgh, Scotland), GROS ref 282/04 0319 [Sept 2009].
  2. [S6] Email from LS [Aug 2021].
  3. [S49] Website Web Site online (www.) http://www.harris-academy.com/fp/ml.index.htm [Jan 2011].
  4. [S6] MNMD [Jul 2010].
  5. [S125] Family Announcements DCT ), https://dct.myfamilyannouncements.co.uk/dundee/view/4361421/bell [Aug 2021].
  6. [S6] MNMD [Sept 2009].