John J. Patterson
American businessman and politician (1830–1912) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John James "Honest John"[1] Patterson (August 8, 1830 – September 28, 1912) was a businessman and United States Senator from South Carolina. He was a Republican.
Quick Facts United States Senator from South Carolina, Preceded by ...
John James Patterson | |
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United States Senator from South Carolina | |
In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1879 | |
Preceded by | Frederick A. Sawyer |
Succeeded by | Wade Hampton III |
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Juniata and Union Counties | |
In office January 4, 1859 – January 1, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Thomas Bower |
Succeeded by | George W. Strouse |
Personal details | |
Born | (1830-08-08)August 8, 1830 Waterloo, Juniata County, Pennsylvania |
Died | September 28, 1912(1912-09-28) (aged 82) Mifflintown, Pennsylvania |
Political party | Republican |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1861–1865 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | Fifteenth U.S. (Regular) Infantry |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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