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.