George W. Patterson (Oregon politician)
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George W. Patterson was an American businessman and politician in the U.S. state of Oregon
. A native of Ohio
, he was a Republican member of the Oregon State Senate
in the 1890s.
, to David Patterson and Eunice Starbuck. About 1879 he moved to Oregon, settling in Washington County
at Hillsboro
. In Hillsboro, he established himself as an undertaker, contractor, carpenter, and furniture dealer. Patterson also served as president of the Hillsboro Club.
In 1879, Patterson married Charlotte Wehrung, daughter of Henry Wehrung on November 19, and they would have two children. He then purchased a lot at Fifth and Southeast Washington Street that in downtown Hillsboro from his new father-in-law in 1880 and built a new home. In time, Patterson became the president of the Hillsboro Furniture and Hardware Company.
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Patterson then served six years as the treasurer for Hillsboro, and five year as a school director. A Republican, he won election to the Oregon State Senate
in 1896 representing District 6 that included Columbia, Tillamook, and Washington counties. In the Senate, he served on the Horticulture Committee, Railroads Committee, and in 1899 was chair of the committee on enrolled bill
s. Patterson remained in the Senate through the 1899 Legislature. In January 1899, he sponsored a bill to incorporate what was then the Town of Hillsboro, which was signed into law on February 7.
, and Terrebonne, Oregon
. Wife Charlotte died on October 24, 1926. George Patterson died on February 7, 1932, in Everett, Washington
, at the age of 74.
Oregon
Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern...
. A native of Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, he was a Republican member of the Oregon State Senate
Oregon State Senate
The Oregon State Senate is the upper house of the state-wide legislature for the U.S. state of Oregon. Along with the lower chamber Oregon House of Representatives it makes up the Oregon Legislative Assembly. There are 30 members of the State Senate, representing 30 districts across the state,...
in the 1890s.
Early life
George W. Patterson was born on December 16, 1857, in Belmont County, OhioBelmont County, Ohio
Belmont County is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is part of the Wheeling, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 70,400. Its county seat is St. Clairsville...
, to David Patterson and Eunice Starbuck. About 1879 he moved to Oregon, settling in Washington County
Washington County, Oregon
- Major highways :* Interstate 5* Interstate 205* U.S. Route 26* Oregon Route 6* Oregon Route 8* Oregon Route 10* Oregon Route 47* Oregon Route 99W* Oregon Route 210* Oregon Route 217* Oregon Route 219-Demographics:...
at Hillsboro
Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro is the fifth-largest city in the U.S. state of Oregon and is the county seat of Washington County. Lying in the Tualatin Valley on the west side of the Portland metropolitan area, the city is home to many high-technology companies, such as Intel, that compose what has become known as the...
. In Hillsboro, he established himself as an undertaker, contractor, carpenter, and furniture dealer. Patterson also served as president of the Hillsboro Club.
In 1879, Patterson married Charlotte Wehrung, daughter of Henry Wehrung on November 19, and they would have two children. He then purchased a lot at Fifth and Southeast Washington Street that in downtown Hillsboro from his new father-in-law in 1880 and built a new home. In time, Patterson became the president of the Hillsboro Furniture and Hardware Company.
Political career
On December 5, 1881, he started his political career when he was elected to the Hillsboro Board of Trustees (now city council). He was re-elected the next year, but the following year he was not re-elected during the city’s main election. Instead, there was a vacant seat after the December 8, 1883, election, so Patterson was elected on December 10 to fill the seat, though he would resign on April 4, 1884, and was replaced by Charles T. TozierCharles T. Tozier
Charles True Tozier was an American politician in the state of Oregon. A native of Indiana, he moved to Oregon in 1863 and served as the second mayor of the city of Hillsboro and in the Oregon House of Representatives....
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Patterson then served six years as the treasurer for Hillsboro, and five year as a school director. A Republican, he won election to the Oregon State Senate
Oregon State Senate
The Oregon State Senate is the upper house of the state-wide legislature for the U.S. state of Oregon. Along with the lower chamber Oregon House of Representatives it makes up the Oregon Legislative Assembly. There are 30 members of the State Senate, representing 30 districts across the state,...
in 1896 representing District 6 that included Columbia, Tillamook, and Washington counties. In the Senate, he served on the Horticulture Committee, Railroads Committee, and in 1899 was chair of the committee on enrolled bill
Enrolled bill
In the United States Congress, an enrolled bill is the final copy of a bill or joint resolution which has passed both chambers in identical form. It is printed on parchment paper, signed by appropriate House and Senate officials, and submitted to the President for signature....
s. Patterson remained in the Senate through the 1899 Legislature. In January 1899, he sponsored a bill to incorporate what was then the Town of Hillsboro, which was signed into law on February 7.
Later life and death
He also owned land near Yamhill, OregonYamhill, Oregon
Yamhill is a city in Yamhill County, Oregon, United States. Located in the northern part of the county, it is situated at the intersection of Oregon Route 47 and Oregon Route 240. The population was 794 at the 2000 census. The 2008 estimate is 855 residents...
, and Terrebonne, Oregon
Terrebonne, Oregon
Terrebonne is a census-designated place in Deschutes County, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Bend, Oregon Metropolitan Statistical Area...
. Wife Charlotte died on October 24, 1926. George Patterson died on February 7, 1932, in Everett, Washington
Everett, Washington
Everett is the county seat of and the largest city in Snohomish County, Washington, United States. Named for Everett Colby, son of founder Charles L. Colby, it lies north of Seattle. The city had a total population of 103,019 at the 2010 census, making it the 6th largest in the state and...
, at the age of 74.