Walter Patterson | |
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| Lieutenant-Governor of St. John's Island | |
| In office 19 July 1769 – 17 June 1786 | |
| Preceded by | Inaugural holder |
| Succeeded by | Edmund Fanning |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1735 Ramelton, County Donegal, Kingdom of Ireland |
| Died | 6 September 1798 (aged 62–63) London, England |
| Spouse |
Hester Warren
(after 1770) |
| Relations | Daniel Patterson (nephew) |
| Children | 4 |
| Parent(s) | William Patterson Elizabeth Todd |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Great Britain |
| Branch/service | 80th Regiment of Light-Armed Foot |
| Rank | Captain |
| Battles/wars | Seven Years' War |
Walter Patterson (c. 1735 – 6 September 1798) was the first British colonial Governor of Prince Edward Island.