Alexander Patton

American politician

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	(1791-03-27)March 27, 1791 Hanoverton, Pennsylvania
Died	February 19, 1857(1857-02-19) (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.

External links

Alexander Patton at Find a Grave
Alexander Patton at Political Graveyard

Political offices
Preceded by Augustus S. Decker	Mayor of Columbus, Ohio 1847–1849	Succeeded by Lorenzo English
Preceded by Smithson E. Wright	Mayor of Columbus, Ohio 1845–1845	Succeeded by Augustus S. Decker