Joseph M. Patterson (politician)
Joseph M. Patterson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Illinois Senate from the 11th district | |
| In office 1872–1874 | |
| Preceded by | redistricted |
| Succeeded by | Henry A. Mills |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 12, 1837 Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 1914 (aged 76) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Residence | Sterling, Illinois |
| Profession | Attorney and banker |
Joseph M. Patterson (August 12, 1837 – January 26, 1914) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. Moving to Sterling, Illinois, in 1857, Patterson quickly became a prominent lawyer. He served with the 15th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment in the Civil War and was mustered out as a lieutenant. Soon after his return to Sterling, he was elected an alderman (1868), then township supervisor (1869–1874). In 1872, Patterson was elected to the Illinois Senate for a two-year term. Patterson briefly served as township supervisor again 1877 before being elected Mayor of Sterling.
Biography[edit]
Joseph M. Patterson was born in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, on August 12, 1837. In 1857, he moved west to Sterling, Illinois, where he was admitted as a partner to the Patterson, Witmer & Co. law firm. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, he joined Company B of the 15th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment and was soon named Orderly Sergeant. In 1863, he was made a lieutenant. He was mustered out in 1864 and returned to his law firm. He left in 1866, entering a partnership the next year with the Rogers, Patterson & Co. banking house. When it dissolved, Patterson joined the Patterson & Co. bank in Sterling.[1]
In 1868, Patterson was elected alderman of Sterling's 2nd Ward, serving a two-year term. During this term, he was also elected township supervisor for a four-year term, leading the board for two years. However, he resigned in 1872 following his election to the Illinois Senate, where he served a two-year term. Patterson co-founded the Sterling Gsa Light Company in 1874 and served as its first president. He was re-elected to his position as township supervisor in 1876, then was elected Mayor of Sterling the next year.[1]
Patterson later moved to Kansas City, Missouri. He died there on January 26, 1914,[2] and was buried in Forest Hill Calvary Cemetery in Kansas City.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Bent, Charles, ed. (1877). History of Whiteside County, Illinois. Morrison, IL. pp. 447–448.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ "Capt. J. M. Patterson Passed Away Monday". Dixon Evening Telegraph. January 28, 1914. p. 1 – via Newspapers.com.