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Apr 10, 1825 Died on 24 Jul 1904 (aged 79)
Canadian politician
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About Peter Patterson Politician
- Peter Patterson (April 10, 1825 – July 24, 1904) was an Ontario businessman and political figure.
- He represented York West in Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Canada, from 1871 to 1883. He was born in Londonderry, New Hampshire in 1825 and came to Canada West in 1849.
- Patterson and his brothers, operating as Patterson Brothers, manufactured agricultural equipment in the Richmond Hill area.
- They also operated a sawmill, gristmill, foundry and blacksmith shop.
- The company provided living quarters for their workers, a school and church near the factory.
- Peter served as reeve for Vaughan Township from 1868 to 1871.
- In 1886, the operation was relocated to Woodstock to gain access to cheaper transportation via rail.
- The company was taken over by Massey-Harris in 1891.
- He died at Vaughan in 1904.
