William Patterson (1752-1835)

William Patterson, 1st President of the Bank of Maryland

He is said to have been born at or connected to the Patterson seat in Ireland's County Donegal, Fox Hall. He made his fortune during the Revolution trading with France for powder and arms to supply Washington’s army. He became the first President of the Bank of Maryland and founded the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad. He invented and manufactured the Tom Thumb steam engine - the first American-built steam locomotive. He also invested in shipping and real estate in Baltimore. Today's Patterson Park in Baltimore is named for him. He was the father of seven sons who lived to adulthood but only one of his daughter's survived childhood. She (Betsey) is famous for marrying Napoleon's youngest brother although the Emperor had the marriage annulled.

Spouse (1)

Dorcas (Spear) Patterson

Mrs Dorcas (Spear) Patterson

1761-1814

Children (13)

William Patterson, Jr.

William Patterson, Jr., of Baltimore, Maryland

1780-1808

Robert Patterson

of "Brooklandwood" Co-Founder of the City Bank of Baltimore, Maryland

1781-1822

John Patterson

John Patterson, of "Atamasco" Baltimore County, Maryland

1783-1851

Elizabeth (Patterson) Bonaparte

Mrs Betsy (Patterson) Bonaparte

1785-1879

Joseph Wilson Patterson

Shipowner, Banker & Interim President of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

1786-1866

Edward Patterson

Iron Merchant & Manufacturer, of Baltimore, Maryland

1789-1865

Augusta Sophia Patterson

Augusta Sophia Patterson, died in early childhood

1791-1793

Margaretta Patterson

Margaretta Patterson, of Baltimore; died in early adulthood, unmarried

1793-1811

George Patterson

George Patterson, of "Springfield" Carroll County, Maryland

1796-1869

Caroline Patterson

Caroline Patterson, of Baltimore; died in childhood

1798-1814

Henry Patterson

Henry Patterson, of Baltimore, Maryland

1800-1858

Octavus Patterson

Octavus Patterson, died in early childhood

1802-1814

Mary Ann Jeromia Patterson

Mary Ann Jeromia Patterson, died in early childhood

1804-1807