John Patten (American politician)

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John Patten
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Delaware's At-large district
In office March 4, 1795 – March 3, 1797
Preceded by	Henry Latimer
Succeeded by	James A. Bayard
In office March 4, 1793 – February 14, 1794
Preceded by	John M. Vining
Succeeded by	Henry Latimer
Continental Congressman from Delaware
In office November 7, 1785 – November 3, 1786
Personal details
Born	(1746-04-26)April 26, 1746 Kent County, Delaware Colony, British America
Died	December 26, 1800(1800-12-26) (aged 54) Dover, Delaware, U.S.
Political party	Democratic-Republican
Spouse(s)	Ann Haslet Mary Miller Loockerman
Residence(s)	Dover, Delaware
Occupation	Farmer

Major John Patten (April 26, 1746 – December 26, 1800) was a United States farmer and politician from Dover, in Kent County, Delaware. He was an officer of the Continental Army in the American Revolution, a Continental Congressman, and a member of the Democratic-Republican Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as a United States representative from Delaware.