John M. Patton

U.S. Congressperson

1797 – 1858

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Who was John M. Patton?

John Mercer Patton was a nineteenth-century politician and lawyer from Virginia. Patton served in the United States House of Representatives representing two different Virginia Districts, and was the acting governor of Virginia for twelve days in 1841.

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Born
Aug 10, 1797
Fredericksburg
Also known as
  • John Patton
  • John Mercer Patton
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Pennsylvania
  • Princeton University
Died
Oct 29, 1858
Richmond
Resting place
Shockoe Hill Cemetery

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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