At the Constitutional Convention
in Philadelphia, Madison drafted the plan presented by Virginia Governor
Randolph, and William Patterson of New Jersey presented a plan that was similar
to the Articles of Confederation. William Patterson was a statesman from New Jersey
and also a signatory to the US Constitution. He served as the Governor of New
Jersey from the year 1790 to 1793. Patterson was also a member of the US Senate
until he resigned in the year 1790 to ultimately take the post of the Governor
of new Jersey.
