Legislator Details


Charles P[armenio] Adams
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 58

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 4/8/1876
City: Conway twp, MI
County: Livingston County MI
Country: US
 
Death
Date:
City:
County:
Country:
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Howell, MI
County: Livingston County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Lakeview Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Pauline E. Griffith of Lansing, dau. of William F. and Sarah (Kilpatrick) Griffith, 8/17/1898 in Howell, MI; children: Earl Griffith and James Gordon

Number of Children: 2


Background

Religion: Methodist
Military Service:
Occupation: businessman
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
graduated from the public schools and business college.

Biographical Sketch:
Son of George & Almeda (Gordon) Adams of NY; grandson of Segert S. Adams, one of the first settlers of Livingston County and Lawson S. Gordon, a native of Scotland. He was a clothing merchant. He served as city clerk for two terms and as mayor of Howell for eight terms. Member of the Masons(Knights Templar) and Rotary.

Notable Facts:
Died in 1956


Sessions Served:

Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Insurance , Public Health , State Library , Village Corporations , Ypsilanti State Hospital
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Howell
County of Residence Livingston
District: Livingston
District Description: County of Livingston

Date Elected: 11/3/1942
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1942
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Insurance , Public Health , State Library , Village Corporations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Howell
County of Residence Oceana
District: Livingston
District Description: County of Livingston

Date Elected: 11/5/1940
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1941
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Insurance
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Insurance , Public Health , Roads and Bridges , State Public School, Village Corporations
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Howell
County of Residence Livingston
District: Livingston
District Description: County of Livingston

Date Elected: 11/8/1938
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1939
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Insurance
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Insurance , Private Corporations , Rules and Resolutions, State Sanatorium
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Howell
County of Residence Livingston
District: Livingston
District Description: Livingston County

Date Elected: 11/3/1936
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1937
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the State Sanatorium
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: General Taxation , Insurance , Michigan School for the Deaf , State Sanatorium
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Howell
County of Residence Livingston
District: Livingston
District Description: Livingston County

Date Elected: 11/6/1934
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1935
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Lewis 4:329; PolGryd; Manual 1941 p.670; Manual 1943 p.614; Manual 1939 p.608; MIBirths1867-1902; MIMar 1868-1925; USCen 1940