Background
Patterson was born in Columbia County, New York, where he completed preparatory studies.
United States representative politician
Patterson was born in Columbia County, New York, where he completed preparatory studies.
At this time, he also managed the Ancram Iron Works. He was elected as a Federalist to the 17th United States Congress, holding office from December 3, 1821, to March 3, 1823. Afterwards he removed to Livingston, New York and was Supervisor of the Town of Livingston from 1826 to 1828.
He was an associate judge of the Columbia County Court from 1826 to 1830.
He was a member of the New York State Assembly in 1818, and was Supervisor of the Town of Ancram in 1821 and 1823.