Rufus Lenoir Patterson, Date of Birth, Date of Death
TweetRufus Lenoir Patterson
American politician
Date of Birth: 22-Jun-1830
Date of Death: 15-Jul-1879
Profession: lawyer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Cancer 
About Rufus Lenoir Patterson
- Rufus Lenoir Patterson (June 22, 1830 – July 15, 1879) was an American businessman and politician from North Carolina.
- Born into a prominent family, Patterson received private schooling before matriculating at the University of North Carolina.
- Electing to forgo a career in law, Patterson studied in a banking house and founded a series of mills in Salem, North Carolina.
- He served on the county court and was elected to a term as Mayor of Salem.
- Patterson was twice a delegate to state constitutional conventions.
- He was the father of Rufus Lenoir Patterson Jr.
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