William Patterson (New York politician)
American politician
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William Patterson (June 4, 1789 – August 14, 1838) was an American farmer, manufacturer and politician. He served as a United States representative from the U.S. state of New York.
William Patterson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 29th district | |
| In office March 4, 1837 – August 14, 1838 | |
| Preceded by | George W. Lay |
| Succeeded by | Vacant |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 4, 1789 Londonderry, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | August 14, 1838 (aged 49) |
| Resting place | Warsaw Town Cemetery Warsaw, New York |
| Party | Whig |
| Relations | George Washington Patterson Augustus Frank |
| Parent(s) | Thomas Patterson Elizabeth (Wallace) Patterson |
| Profession | Farmer Manufacturer Politician |
Early life
Patterson was born in Londonderry, Rockingham County, New Hampshire,[1] the son of Thomas and Elizabeth (Wallace) Patterson. He attended the common schools and moved to Rensselaerville, Albany County, New York in 1815. The following year Patterson moved to Lyons, Wayne County where he engaged in the manufacture and sale of fanning mills. In 1822, he moved to a farm near Warsaw, New York and engaged in agricultural pursuits,[2] and then settled in Warsaw in 1837.
Political career
Family life
Patterson's brother, George Washington Patterson,[7] and nephew, Augustus Frank, [8] were also members of the U. S. House of Representatives from New York.