David Pattee
David Pattee (July 30, 1778 – February 5, 1851) was a businessman, judge and political figure in Upper Canada.
He was born in
Ottawa District
in 1816. In the same year, he became a judge in the Ottawa District, serving until 1849. He also served in the local militia.
In 1820, he ran against William Hamilton for a seat in the Legislative Assembly of Upper Canada for Prescott. Hamilton was elected mainly because an associate of his brother was the returning officer. When electoral fraud was uncovered, Pattee was declared elected in 1821. The Hamiltons had uncovered the original accusations of forgery against Pattee and attempted to unseat him on that basis. Pattee was able to defend himself against these charges. He died at his home near Hawkesbury in 1851.