J.C. Patterson
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James Colebrooke Pattersonalso found as J.C. Patterson (1839 - February 17, 1929) was a lawyer and a Canadian
political figure.
Born in Armagh, Ireland in 1839, Patterson was educated in Dublin, Ireland and came to Canada in 1857. He was called to the bar of Ontario 1876 and practised in Windsor, Ontario
.
He was a Member of the Ontario Legislature from 1874 to 1878. He represented Essex
in the Canadian House of Commons
as a Conservative
member from 1878 to 1895.
As Federal Minister of Militia and Defence, Patterson sought to strengthen the nation's permanent force and was responsible for the construction of fortifications at Esquimalt. He was Secretary of State in 1892 and served as Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba (1895-1900)
J. C. Patterson Collegiate Institute
in Windsor, Ontario
was named after him.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
political figure.
Born in Armagh, Ireland in 1839, Patterson was educated in Dublin, Ireland and came to Canada in 1857. He was called to the bar of Ontario 1876 and practised in Windsor, Ontario
Windsor, Ontario
Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada and is located in Southwestern Ontario at the western end of the heavily populated Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. It is within Essex County, Ontario, although administratively separated from the county government. Separated by the Detroit River, Windsor...
.
Years as a Politician
Patterson served as the Reeve of Windsor for ten years.He was a Member of the Ontario Legislature from 1874 to 1878. He represented Essex
Essex (electoral district)
Essex is a federal electoral district in Ontario, Canada, represented in the Canadian House of Commons from 1867 to 1882 and since 1968.-Geography:...
in the Canadian House of Commons
Canadian House of Commons
The House of Commons of Canada is a component of the Parliament of Canada, along with the Sovereign and the Senate. The House of Commons is a democratically elected body, consisting of 308 members known as Members of Parliament...
as a Conservative
Conservative Party of Canada
The Conservative Party of Canada , is a political party in Canada which was formed by the merger of the Canadian Alliance and the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada in 2003. It is positioned on the right of the Canadian political spectrum...
member from 1878 to 1895.
As Federal Minister of Militia and Defence, Patterson sought to strengthen the nation's permanent force and was responsible for the construction of fortifications at Esquimalt. He was Secretary of State in 1892 and served as Lieutenant-Governor of Manitoba (1895-1900)
Canadian Literature
Patterson sought to promote the growth of Canadian literature by founding the Canadian Magazine.Legacy
Patterson is commemorated by Paterson Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba.J. C. Patterson Collegiate Institute
J. C. Patterson Collegiate Institute
J.C. Patterson Collegiate Institute was a public secondary school located in downtown Windsor from 1854 until 1973.- History :...
in Windsor, Ontario
Windsor, Ontario
Windsor is the southernmost city in Canada and is located in Southwestern Ontario at the western end of the heavily populated Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. It is within Essex County, Ontario, although administratively separated from the county government. Separated by the Detroit River, Windsor...
was named after him.