| − | Paterson was born in County Antrim, Ireland. His family immigrated to America, where he attended Princeton College, graduating in 1763. Following his graduation, Paterson studied law under [[Richard Stockton]]. He was admitted to the bar in 1768 and commenced practice in New Bromley, New Jersey, in 1769.<ref>http://www.history.army.mil/books/RevWar/ss/paterson.htm</ref> | + | Paterson was born in County Antrim, Ireland. His family immigrated to America, where he attended The College of New Jersey(later named [[Princeton University]]), graduating in 1763. While at Princeton, Paterson was a founder of the [[Cliosophic Society]].<ref>[https://books.google.com/books?id=cmACDAAAQBAJ&pg=PA13 The Duel: The Parallel Lives of Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr]</ref> |
| | + | Following his graduation, Paterson studied law under [[Richard Stockton]]. He was admitted to the bar in 1768 and commenced practice in New Bromley, New Jersey, in 1769.<ref>http://www.history.army.mil/books/RevWar/ss/paterson.htm</ref> |