John J. Patterson
John James "Honest John" Patterson (August 8, 1830 – September 28, 1912) was a businessman and United States Senator from South Carolina. He was a Republican.
John James Patterson | |
|---|---|
| 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 | August 8, 1830 Waterloo, Juniata County, Pennsylvania |
| Died | September 28, 1912 (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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