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William Patton
1798–1879
A 19th-century minister and outspoken abolitionist, he used both the pulpit and the printed page to argue for moral reform. His books range from antislavery writing to large-scale Bible commentary, showing how closely he tied faith to public life.
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About the author
Born in Philadelphia on August 23, 1798, William Patton became an American clergyman known for his work as a pastor, writer, and abolitionist. He served in both Congregational and Presbyterian settings and was active in New York City, where he built a reputation as a forceful religious voice.
Patton is especially remembered for linking Christian belief with antislavery activism. He wrote The American Crisis, or, The True Issue, Slavery or Liberty?, and his published work also included substantial religious books such as Bible Principles, Jesus of Nazareth: Who Was He? and What Is He Now?, and Bible commentary projects including The Cottage Polyglott Testament.
He died on September 9, 1879. Today, he stands out as one of those 19th-century authors whose writing was shaped by both sermon-making and public debate, combining devotional interests with strong convictions about the moral issues of his time.