John Patterson. Among the agriculturists of Miami county who have attained success through intelligent application of industry and modern methods, there are many who have passed their entire lives on the properties which they now occupy. In this class is found John Patterson, who was born on his present farm in Washington township, a son of William and Mary (Crozier) Patterson. Mr. Patterson is one of the three living children of his parents, and received his education in the public schools. He was reared to agricultural pursuits and as a young man adopted the vocation of farming, which he has always followed as a resident and operator of the home farm. Mr. Patterson has good improvements, including a set of substantial buildings, and in his management of his property evidences the possession of marked ability and judgment. A well read man, he is fond of good literature and has a large and well- chosen library. During the war period he did a good citizen's part in supporting the various movements of the Government, and his public spirit has been evident in local civic affairs. He is unmarried.