Lewis Byford Patten (January 13, 1915 – May 22, 1981) was a prolific author of American Western novels, born and died in Denver, Colorado.[1][2] He often published under the names Lewis Ford, Lee Leighton and Joseph Wayne. He used the last two names when writing in collaboration with Wayne D. Overholser.
- ^ "Lewis B. Patten, Author Dies; Wrote More Than 100 Westerns". The New York Times. May 26, 1981. p. D12.
- ^ "Lewis B Patten, Western writer". The Baltimore Sun. May 26, 1981. p. 8 – via Newspapers.com.