Roscoe S. Adams, Sr.

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Roscoe S. Adams, Sr.

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
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
Term Start September 1, 1944
Term End August 31, 1946
Preceded by W. Dan Haden (D)
Succeeded by Roscoe S. Adams

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)

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

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.
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

  1. Print: Change in Election Meets Disapproval, , Daily Progress, Lindsay family January 5, 1960, Page .
  2. 1964-07-06 - Laserfiche WebLink (charlottesville.org)
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.

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