Background
Patterson, Daniel Todd was born on March 6, 1786 in Long Island, New York, United States. Son of John and Catherine (Livingston) Patterson.
Patterson, Daniel Todd was born on March 6, 1786 in Long Island, New York, United States. Son of John and Catherine (Livingston) Patterson.
Semi independent command 12 gunboats, Louisiana, 1810-1811. Promoted master commandant, 1813. Commanded New Orleans (Louisiana) station, 1813.
Captured 6 schooners and other small vessels of pirate Jean Lafite, 1814. Caused enemy delay by gunboat action on Lake Borgne, aiding General Andrew Jackson’s final victory, 1815. Commissioned captain, 1815.
Fleet captain, commander flagship Constitution, Mediterranean Squadron, 1824-1828. Member Board of Navy Commissioners, 1828. Commanded Mediterranean Squadron, 1832-1836.
Commandant.
Captain, 1815.
Member Board of Navy Commrs.
Married George Ann Pollock, 1807, 5 children including Carlile Pollock, George Ann (Mistress.