Gov. William H. Adams - Alamosa Municipal Cemetery - Alamosa, CO - Grave of a Famous Person on Waymarking.com

William Herbert Adams was born February 15, 1961, Blue Mounds, Dane County, Wisconsin. Born to John Adams, a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate, and Hannah Blanchard.

William H Adams was the founder of Adams State University that specializes in musical studies and educational studies.

Elected to City Treasurer, Then Mayor of Alamosa and later as the Conejos County Commissioner. In 1886 William H Adams was elected to the Colorado General assembly as a member of the Colorado House of representatives. In 1888, the Colorado Senate where he served until 1926. Served as Colorado governor from 1927 - 1933.

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Description: William H. "Billy Adams served three consecutives terms as Colorado Governor; 1927 - 1928, 1929 - 1931 and 1931 - 1933. Served two years as Colorado State Representative. Forty two years as Colorado State Senator. Date of birth: 02/15/1861 Date of death: 02/04/1954 Area of notoriety: Politics Marker Type: Headstone Setting: Outdoor Visiting Hours/Restrictions: 8:00am - 5:00pm Fee required?: No Web site: [Web Link]

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