William Albert Patterson (July 10, 1841 – June 14, 1917) was a Canadian politician, who represented the electoral district of Colchester in the House of Commons of Canada from 1891 to 1896 as a member of the Conservative Party. He was born in Pictou, Nova Scotia, the son of Abram Patterson and Christiana McGregor. He was a lumber merchant. In 1869, he married Bessie Campbell. Patterson represented Colchester County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1874 to 1886 as a Liberal-Conservative member. He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1886. Patterson also served as a captain in the militia. References The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1891, JA Gemmill 1841 births 1917 deaths Conservative Party of Canada (1867–1942) MPs Members of the House of Commons of Canada from Nova Scotia People from Colchester County People from Pictou County Progressive Conservative Association of Nova Scotia MLAs