John Patten (American politician)

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.

John Patten
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Delaware's At-large district
In office
March 4, 1795  March 3, 1797
Preceded byHenry Latimer
Succeeded byJames A. Bayard
In office
March 4, 1793  February 14, 1794
Preceded byJohn M. Vining
Succeeded byHenry Latimer
Continental Congressman
from Delaware
In office
November 7, 1785  November 3, 1786
Personal details
Born(1746-04-26)April 26, 1746
Kent County, Delaware Colony, British America
DiedDecember 26, 1800(1800-12-26) (aged 54)
Dover, Delaware, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
Spouse(s)Ann Haslet
Mary Miller Loockerman
Residence(s)Dover, Delaware
OccupationFarmer
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