Alexander Patton
Alexander Patton | |
|---|---|
| 17th and 19th Mayor of Columbus | |
| In office 1847–1849 | |
| Preceded by | Augustus S. Decker |
| Succeeded by | Lorenzo English |
| In office 1845–1845 | |
| Preceded by | Smithson E. Wright |
| Succeeded by | Augustus S. Decker |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1791 Hanoverton, Pennsylvania |
| Died | February 19, 1857 (aged 65) |
| Resting place | Green Lawn Cemetery Columbus, Ohio |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Carns Nancy Green |
| Children | Gustavus[1] 10 others[2] |
| Profession | Mayor Justice of the Peace Carpenter |
Alexander Patton (March 27, 1791 – February 19, 1857) was the 17th mayor and 19th mayor of Columbus, Ohio. He was also the 16th person to serve in that office. He served Columbus four years during non-consecutive terms. His successor after 1845 was Augustus S. Decker and after 1849 was Lorenzo English.[2]
References
- ^ Miller & (2008), pp. 77.
- ^ a b Egger & (1975), pp. 24.
Bibliography
- Egger, Charles, ed. (1975). Columbus Mayors (PDF). Columbus, Ohio: Columbus Citizen-Journal.
- Miller, C. L. (2008). Mount Calvary Cemetery. Images of America. Arcadia Publishing. ISBN 9780738552057.
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