Richard Pattinson (1773 – January 1, 1818) was a merchant, ship owner and political figure in Upper Canada. He represented Essex in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada from 1812 to 1816.
Richard Pattinson | |
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| Born | 1773 |
| Died | January 1, 1818 (aged 44–45) |
| Occupation | Upper Canada politician |
| Known for | Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada (1812–1816) |
| Notable work | militia during the War of 1812 |
| Spouse | Phillis Elinor Askin |
Born in the Thirteen Colonies, Pattinson lived in Sandwich, Upper Canada. He was involved in the timber trade. Pattinson married Phillis Elinor Askin, the daughter of John Askin.[1] He was a captain in the militia during the War of 1812. Pattinson was a justice of the peace for the Western District. He died in Albany, New York.
References
edit- Becoming Prominent: Leadership in Upper Canada, 1791-1841, J.K. Johnson (1989)
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