Definition of Jacob Harris Patton

What does the word Jacob Harris Patton mean?

• part of speech: noun

  An American historical writer; born in Fayette County, Pa., May 20, 1812. Among his publications are: "A Concise History of the American People" (2 vols., 1860-82); "Yorktown, 1781-1881" (1881); "The Democratic Party, its History and Influence" (1884); and "The Natural Resources of the United States" (1888).