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John Paterson (New York politician)
American politician (1744–1808) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
John Paterson (often spelled Patterson) (1744 – July 19, 1808) was a major general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution, and a U.S. Congressman from New York.
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John Paterson | |
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![]() Illustration depicting Paterson as shown on monument at Monmouth Battlefield State Park | |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 16th district | |
In office March 4, 1803 – March 3, 1805 | |
Preceded by | District created |
Succeeded by | Uri Tracy |
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Born | John Paterson 1744 (1744) Farmington or New Britain, Connecticut, British America |
Died | July 19, 1808(1808-07-19) (aged 63–64) Lisle, New York, U.S. |
Resting place | Church on the Hill Cemetery Lenox, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican Party |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Lee (m. 1766) |
Children | 7 |
Parent(s) | Major John Paterson (1708–1762) Ruth (Bird) Paterson |
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Military service | |
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Years of service | 1774–1775, 1786–1791 (Militia) 1775–1783 (Army) |
Rank | Major General |
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