John J. Patterson

John James Patterson
United States Senator from South Carolina
In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1879
Preceded by	Frederick A. Sawyer
Succeeded by	Wade Hampton III
Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from Juniata and Union Counties
In office January 4, 1859 – January 1, 1861
Preceded by	Thomas Bower
Succeeded by	George W. Strouse
Personal details
Born	(1830-08-08)August 8, 1830 Waterloo, Juniata County, Pennsylvania
Died	September 28, 1912(1912-09-28) (aged 82) Mifflintown, Pennsylvania
Political party	Republican
Military service
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch/service	United States Army
Years of service	1861–1865
Rank	Captain
Unit	Fifteenth U.S. (Regular) Infantry
Battles/wars	American Civil War

John James "Honest John"^[1] Patterson (August 8, 1830 – September 28, 1912) was a businessman and United States Senator from South Carolina. He was a Republican.