Artist: John Dabour; Oil on canvas
John Hawkins Patterson was born in
Baltimore on August 10, 1816. His father, William Presbury Patterson, was a
native of Scotland. Dr. Patterson studied medicine in the office of Dr. Ashton
Alexander who was one of the founders of the Faculty, and also Provost of the
University of Maryland. Dr. Patterson graduated from the University of Maryland
Medical School in 1837, and went to work in partnership with Dr. Alexander.
On the death of his preceptor, Dr.
Patterson became heir to a large amount of Dr. Alexander’s practice. He was the
friend as well as the physician of many prominent families in this city, among
whom he practiced for more than half a century, but he found time also for
unremunerated work among the poor.
For more than 30 years, he was physician
to St Paul's Orphanage where he was held in grateful remembrance. He was
described by one who knew him well as genial and cordial in manner, unremitting
in the care of his patients and commanding the love and respect of his brethren
in the profession.
Dr. Patterson died May 25,
1893. His portrait was presented to the Faculty by his daughter. Mrs. Mary F.
Birch in 1897 and remarks were made by Dr. Samuel C. Chew at the
presentation of the portrait, which was painted by John Dabour.
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