Lester W. Patterson
Lester Winfield Patterson | |
|---|---|
| County Judge of the Bronx | |
| Bronx County Clerk | |
| In office 1930–1934 | |
| Preceded by | Sheriff of Bronx County, New York |
| In office 1925–1930 | |
| Preceded by | Edward J. Flynn |
| Succeeded by | Robert L. Moran |
| New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1925 – one-year term | |
| Succeeded by | William F. Smith |
| Constituency | Bronx County 2nd District |
| New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1924 – one-year term | |
| Constituency | Bronx County 2nd District |
| New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1923 – one-year term | |
| Constituency | Bronx County 2nd District |
| New York State Assembly | |
| In office 1922 – one-year term | |
| Preceded by | Edward J. Flynn |
| Constituency | Bronx County 2nd District |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 24, 1893 |
| Died | November 15, 1947 (aged 54) Fordham Law School |
| Profession | lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Army |
| Years of service | 1917 - 1919 |
| Unit | 105th Field Artillery |
Lester Winfield Patterson (July 24, 1893 – November 15, 1947) was an American lawyer, politician, and judge from New York.
Life
Patterson was born on July 24, 1893. He was the son of Edward J. Patterson, cashier for Bronx County clerk Vincent J. Ganley and Surrogate George M. S. Schultz, and Lillian C.[1]
Patterson grew up on the lower end of
In 1921, Patterson was elected to the
Patterson was a member of St. Gabriel's Church in Riverdale when he died,[7] although he previously attended St. Jerome's Church. He was a member of the Elks, the Knights of Columbus, the Lions Club, and the Winged Foot Golf Club. In 1926, he married Ethyle Madeline Lang.[1] Their children were Joan, Eunice, and Ellis.[2]
Patterson died at Mount Sinai Hospital on November 15, 1947.[2] He was buried in the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.[7]
The Patterson Houses in Mott Haven was named after him.[8]
See also
- 145th New York State Legislature (1922)
- 145th New York State Legislature (1923)
- 145th New York State Legislature (1924)
- 145th New York State Legislature (1925)
References
- ^ a b c d Fitzpatrick, Benedict (1927). Wells, James L.; Haffen, Louis F.; Briggs, Josiah A. (eds.). The Bronx and its People, a History, 1609-1927. Vol. III. New York, N.Y.: The Lewis Historical Publishing Co., Inc. pp. 111–112 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ a b c d "Judge Patterson of Bronx, 54, Dead" (PDF). The New York Times. Vol. XCVII, no. 32803. New York, N.Y. 16 November 1947. p. 76.
- ^ Malcolm, James, ed. (1922). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 127 – via Google Books.
- ^ Malcolm, James, ed. (1923). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 114 – via Google Books.
- ^ Malcolm, James, ed. (1924). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. pp. 110–111 – via FamilySearch.
- ^ Malcolm, James, ed. (1925). The New York Red Book. Albany, N.Y.: J. B. Lyon Company. p. 112 – via Google Books.
- ^ a b "Last Tribute Paid to Judge Patterson" (PDF). The New York Times. Vol. XCVII, no. 32806. New York, N.Y. 19 November 1947. p. 28.
- ^ "What's in a Name - New York City Housing Authority". 2011-05-20. Archived from the original on 2011-05-20. Retrieved 2021-05-18.