Ellis E. Patterson

Ellis E. Patterson
Patterson c. 1942
33rd Lieutenant Governor of California
In office
January 2, 1939 – January 4, 1943
GovernorCulbert Olson
Preceded byGeorge J. Hatfield
Succeeded byFrederick F. Houser
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from California's 16th district
In office
January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1947
Preceded byWill Rogers, Jr.
Succeeded byDonald L. Jackson
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 35th district
In office
January 2, 1933 – January 2, 1939
Preceded byRoy Bishop
Succeeded byFrederick Weybret
Personal details
Born(1897-11-28)November 28, 1897
Yuba City, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 25, 1985(1985-08-25) (aged 87)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican (until 1937)
Democratic (from 1937)
Children3
Alma mater
ProfessionAttorney, Politician
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War I

Ellis Ellwood Patterson (November 28, 1897 – August 25, 1985) was a one-term Democratic California congressman. Born in Yuba City, California, he served as representative from 1945 to 1947. He also served in the California State Assembly from 1933 to 1939, and as the 33rd Lieutenant Governor of California from 1939 to 1943.