John J. Patterson

John James Patterson
United States Senator
from South Carolina
In office
March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1879
Preceded byFrederick A. Sawyer
Succeeded byWade Hampton III
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Juniata and Union Counties
In office
January 4, 1859 – January 1, 1861
Preceded byThomas Bower
Succeeded byGeorge W. Strouse
Personal details
Born(1830-08-08)August 8, 1830
Waterloo, Juniata County, Pennsylvania
DiedSeptember 28, 1912(1912-09-28) (aged 82)
Mifflintown, Pennsylvania
PartyRepublican
Military service
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1861–1865
RankCaptain
UnitFifteenth U.S. (Regular) Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War
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John James "Honest John" Patterson (August 8, 1830 – September 28, 1912) was a businessman and United States Senator from South Carolina. He was a Republican.

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