Roscoe S. Adams, Sr.
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Councilmen
Charlottesville City Council |
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| Electoral District | At-large | |
| Term Start | September 1, 1942 | |
| Term End | August 31, 1944 | |
| Preceded by | W. Dan Haden (D) | |
| Succeeded by | Roscoe S. Adams | |
Vice-president (vice-mayor)
Charlottesville City Council |
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| Term Start | January 1944 | |
| Term End | August 31, 1944 | |
| Preceded by | Charles P. Nash (D) | |
| Succeeded by | Sam Morris (D) | |
President (mayor)
Charlottesville City Council |
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| Term Start | September 1, 1944 | |
| Term End | August 31, 1946 | |
| Preceded by | W. Dan Haden (D) | |
| Succeeded by | Roscoe S. Adams | |
Councilmen
Charlottesville City Council |
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| Electoral District | At-large (elected by council) | |
| Term Start | September 1, 1946 | |
| Term End | August 31, 1950 | |
| Preceded by | Roscoe S. Adams | |
| Succeeded by | William R. Hill (D) | |
President (mayor)
Charlottesville City Council |
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| Electoral District | Elected by and from council | |
| Term Start | September 1, 1946 | |
| Term End | August 31, 1948 | |
| Preceded by | Roscoe S. Adams | |
| Succeeded by | Gus K. Tebell (D) | |
Biographical Information
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| Date of birth | Sepember 28, 1895 | |
| Date of death | September 10, 1981 (aged 85) | |
| Place of birth | Erin, Houston County, Tennessee | |
| Spouse | Mabel Claire McShane Adams (1895–1989) | |
| Children | Roscoe S., Jr. Jane C. Kathleen M. Betty Ann William H. |
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| Residence | First Ward, 666 Evergreen Avenue (1940) | |
| Profession | President, treasurer and manager, Anderson Brothers Book Store | |
| Religion | Methodist | |
Roscoe Summers Adams, Sr. (1895-1981) served on the Charlottesville City Council (1942-1950) and was appointed to the Charlottesville School Board in June 1955, [1] and conscientiously served for the maximum term of nine (9) years, including July 1959 as Chairman of the School Board. [2]
He was elected to his first term on the City Council in the 1942 election, and in 1943 served as Vice-Mayor to succeed C. P. Nash, who resigned to accept a commission in the Marine Corps. Adams was named Mayor in 1944 and continued that capacity until August 31, 1948.[3]
Adams was born September 28, 1895 in Erin, Tenn., and attended the University of Tennessee for one year. He entered the printing business in 1916 at Nashville and in 1918 moved to Richmond to accept a position with a stationary and office supply firm. He came to Charlottesville in 1923 with Surber Arundale Company, and in 1927, he was employed by Anderson Brothers as manager. In the 1940’s he was president and manager of that firm.[4]
Adams and Gus K. Tebell were the winner in the 1946 election for City Council. [5] Adams opted not to run for re-election in 1950. [6]
In June 1948, Adams voted for James E. Bowen to become acting city manager. [7]
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References
- ↑ Print: Change in Election Meets Disapproval, , Daily Progress, Lindsay family January 5, 1960, Page .
- ↑ 1964-07-06 - Laserfiche WebLink (charlottesville.org)
- ↑ Web. Council Enacts Tax Ordinance, Staff Reports, Daily Progress Digitized Microfilm, Lindsay family, March 2, 1949, retrieved December 10, 2016 from University of Virginia Library.
- ↑ Web. Heavy Primary Ballot Expected Here Tomorrow. Democratic Voters Will Nominate Two Council Candidates., Staff, Daily Progress,, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, Monday April 1, 1946, retrieved June 5, 2023.
- ↑ Web. Over 2,000 Expected to Vote in Tuesday's Council Primary, Staff Reports, Daily Progress Digitized Microfilm, Lindsay family, April 5, 1948, retrieved December 24, 2016 from University of Virginia Library. Print. April 5, 1948 page 11.
- ↑ Web. City's Democrats Nominate Hill and Tebell; Council Primary Brings Out 1,200 voters, Staff Reports, Daily Progress Digitized Microfilm, Lindsay family, March 28, 1950, retrieved June 13, 2017 from University of Virginia Library.
- ↑ Web. Bowen is Named Acting Manager by City Council, Staff Reports, Daily Progress Digitized Microfilm, Lindsay family, June 1, 1948, retrieved October 14, 2017 from University of Virginia Library. Print. June 1, 1948 page 1.