Thomas Patterson (October 1, 1764 – November 16, 1841) was a member of theU.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania.
Thomas Patterson (half brother ofJohn Patterson) was born inLittle Britain Township, Pennsylvania. He moved with his parents toPattersons Mills, Pennsylvania, in 1778. He engaged in agricultural pursuits and operated a flour mill. He served as a major general of militia in theWar of 1812.
Patterson was elected as a Republican to theFifteenth Congress and the two succeeding Congresses and reelected as a Jackson Republican to theEighteenth Congress. He did not seek renomination in1824. He resumed former business pursuits and died inCross Creek Township, Pennsylvania, in 1841. Interment in West Middletown Cemetery inWest Middletown, Pennsylvania.
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| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania's 12th congressional district 1817–1823 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Member of the U.S. House of Representatives fromPennsylvania's 15th congressional district 1823–1825 | Succeeded by |
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