John Patten (American politician)
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 Sr. |
| In office March 4, 1793 – February 14, 1794 | |
| Preceded by | John Vining |
| Succeeded by | Henry Latimer |
| Continental Congressman from Delaware | |
| In office November 7, 1785 – November 3, 1786 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 26, 1746 Kent County, Delaware Colony, British America |
| Died | December 26, 1800 (aged 54) Dover, Delaware, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
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| Residence(s) | Dover, Delaware |
| Occupation | Farmer |
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.