Henry A. Patterson Explained

Henry A. Patterson was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.[1]

Biography

Patterson was born on June 8, 1829, in Lindley, New York. He attended Genesee Wesleyan Seminary. In 1855, Patterson moved to Janesville, Wisconsin. There he formed a law partnership with David Noggle and Charles G. Williams. He died on September 26, 1901.

Political career

Patterson was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly during the 1873 session. He was defeated for re-election by John Winans. Patterson was District Attorney of Rock County, Wisconsin, Postmaster of Janesville, a municipal court judge, and a justice of the peace. He was a Republican.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Report of the Annual Meeting of the Wisconsin State Bar Association . Madison, Wis.. 1903 . 234–237.
  2. 'Legislative Manual of the State of Wisconsin,' Biographical Sketch of Henry A. Patterson, pg. 452