William Patterson (Maryland businessman)
William Patterson | |
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portrait by Thomas Sully | |
| Born | November 1, 1752 |
| Died | February 7, 1835 (aged 82) |
| Occupation | Businessperson |
| Spouse(s) | Dorcas Spear |
| Children | Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte, Robert Patterson, Joseph Wilson Patterson |
William Patterson (1752–1835) was a businessman, a gun-runner during the American Revolution, and a founder of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. His many business dealings included shipping, banking, and the Baltimore Water Company.