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Peter Patterson (politician)

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Peter Patterson
Peter Patterson
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Ontario MPP
In office
1871–1883
Preceded byThomas Grahame
Succeeded byJohn Gray
ConstituencyYork West
Personal details
Born(1825-04-10)April 10, 1825
Londonderry, New Hampshire, U.S.
DiedJuly 24, 1904(1904-07-24) (aged 79)
Vaughan, Ontario, Canada
Political partyLiberal
ProfessionBusinessman

Peter Patterson (April 10, 1825 – July 24, 1904) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented York West in Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Canada, from 1871 to 1883.

He was born in Londonderry, New Hampshire in 1825 and came to Canada West in 1849. Patterson and his brothers, operating as Patterson Brothers, manufactured agricultural equipment in the Richmond Hill area. They also operated a sawmill, gristmill, foundry and blacksmith shop. The company provided living quarters for their workers, a school and church near the factory. Peter served as reeve for Vaughan Township from 1868 to 1871. In 1886, the operation was relocated to Woodstock to gain access to cheaper transportation via rail. The company was taken over by Massey-Harris in 1891. He died at Vaughan in 1904.[1]

Electoral history

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1871 Ontario general election: York West
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Liberal Peter Patterson 865 56.32 +15.65
Conservative Thomas Grahame 671 43.68 −2.76
Turnout 1,536 62.54 +5.83
Eligible voters 2,456
Liberal gain from Conservative Swing +9.20
Source: Elections Ontario[2]
1875 Ontario general election: York West
Party Candidate Votes
Liberal Peter Patterson Acclaimed
Source: Elections Ontario[3]

References

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  1. ^ "FamilySearch.org". FamilySearch. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
  2. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1871. Retrieved March 31, 2024.
  3. ^ "Data Explorer". Elections Ontario. 1875. Retrieved April 6, 2024.
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