R. William Patterson

R. William Patterson (July 28, 1908 – June 18, 1995), a U.S. politician and member of the Democratic party, was mayor of Dayton, Ohio, from 1958 to 1961.[1]

An attorney,[2] Patterson ran against Republican incumbent Paul F. Schenck in the 1960 United States House of Representatives elections but was defeated by nearly 65,000 votes.[3] In the 1970s, he was part of a committee for making changes to Dayton's city charter, and Patterson has been credited with leading the push to bring Interstate 75 through Dayton.[2]

Patterson married Virginia Karns and they had three children: Ann, James, and Ryan. He is buried with his wife at Calvary Cemetery in Dayton.

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References

  1. ^ "Past Mayor Dies". Troy Daily News. June 20, 1995. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  2. ^ a b Hundley, Wendy (June 20, 1995). "Former Dayton Mayor Dies". Dayton Daily News. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
  3. ^ "Margin Smaller: Schenck Wins Seventh Term". Dayton Daily News. November 7, 1962.
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