John Patten (American politician)
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Major John Patten (April 26, 1746 – December 26, 1800) was a United States farmer and politician from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He was an officer of the Continental Army in the American Revolution, a Continental Congressman, and a member of the Democratic-Republican Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as a United States representative from Delaware.
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John Patten | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's At-large district | |
In office March 4, 1795 – March 3, 1797 | |
Preceded by | Henry Latimer |
Succeeded by | James A. Bayard |
In office March 4, 1793 – February 14, 1794 | |
Preceded by | John M. Vining |
Succeeded by | Henry Latimer |
Continental Congressman from Delaware | |
In office November 7, 1785 – November 3, 1786 | |
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Born | (1746-04-26)April 26, 1746 Kent County, Delaware Colony, British America |
Died | December 26, 1800(1800-12-26) (aged 54) Dover, Delaware, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse(s) | Ann Haslet Mary Miller Loockerman |
Residence(s) | Dover, Delaware |
Occupation | Farmer |
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