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John Patten

John Patten served as a representative for Delaware (1793-1797).

  • Republican
  • Delaware
  • District At-Large
  • Former
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Role Representative

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State Delaware

Representing constituents across the Delaware delegation.

District District At-Large

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1793-1797

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

John Patten served as a Representative from Delaware in the United States Congress from 1793 to 1797. A member of the Republican Party, John Patten contributed to the legislative process during 2 terms in office.

John Patten’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, John Patten participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

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.

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