About William A. Paterson
Lived 1838 – 1921 (aged 82). William A. Paterson was an American engineer and politician.
William A. Paterson (October 3, 1838 – September 8, 1921) was born in Canada in 1838 and arrived in Flint, Michigan in 1868. He established the W. A. Paterson Company, a carriage-manufacturer. One of the original stockholders of Buick Motor Company, he entered the automobile business for himself and marketed the Paterson automobile (1908 to 1923).
From 1891 to 1892 he served as mayor of the City of Flint. He was also involved in founding the Union Trust Savings Bank.
Paterson constructed a new office on the corner of S. Saginaw and Third Streets. The art deco Patterson Building still stands today. It is now owned by Communities First, Inc.
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Who was William A. Paterson?
American politician (1838-1921)
When was William A. Paterson born?
William A. Paterson was born on 3 October 1838 in Fergus.
When did William A. Paterson die?
William A. Paterson died on 8 September 1921 in Flint.
What was William A. Paterson's occupation?
William A. Paterson was an engineer and politician.
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William A. Paterson was American.
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