John Paterson (New York politician)
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.
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 Farmington or New Britain, Connecticut Colony, British America |
| Died | July 19, 1808 (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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| Branch/service | Massachusetts Militia Continental Army |
| Years of service | 1774–1775, 1786–1791 (Militia) 1775–1783 (Army) |
| Rank | Major General |
| Battles/wars | American Revolution |
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