At the constitutional convention in philadelphia, madison drafted the plan presented by virginia governor randolph, and william patterson of presented a plan that was similar to the articles of confederation.

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.