Roscoe C. Patterson
Roscoe C. Patterson | |
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James A. Reed | |
Succeeded by | Harry S. Truman |
United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri | |
In office December 21, 1925 – February 28, 1929 | |
Preceded by | Charles C. Madison |
Succeeded by | William L. Vandeventer |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 7th district | |
In office March 4, 1921 – March 3, 1923 | |
Preceded by | Samuel C. Major |
Succeeded by | Samuel C. Major |
Personal details | |
Born | Roscoe Conkling Patterson September 15, 1876 Springfield, Missouri |
Died | October 22, 1954 Springfield, Missouri | (aged 78)
Resting place | Maple Park Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Ada Holman |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Washington University in St. Louis |
Profession | Attorney |
Roscoe Conkling Patterson (September 15, 1876 – October 22, 1954) was an American lawyer from Missouri. He was most notable for his service as a United States representative (1921–1923) and a U.S. Senator (1929–1935).
Early life
Patterson was born in Springfield, Missouri on September 15, 1876.[1] He attended public and private schools, Drury College, (Springfield) and the University of Missouri in Columbia.[1] He graduated from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis in 1897, was admitted to the bar later that year, and commenced practice in Springfield.[1]
Start of career
From 1903 to 1907, Patterson served as
Patterson was elected to the United States House of Representatives in 1920 and served in the
From 1925 to 1929, Patterson resided in Kansas City, Missouri and was United States district attorney for the western district of Missouri.[1] He resigned in February 1929 in preparation to assume the seat in the United States Senate to which he was elected in November 1928.[1]
U.S. Senate
Patterson won the general election in November 1928.
Patterson served during the Great Depression, which was largely blamed on Republican economic policies.[1] He consistently opposed the New Deal remedies of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, which made him unpopular in Missouri.[1] As a result, Patterson was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in the 1934 election, losing the general election to the Democratic nominee, Harry S. Truman.[1]
Later career
After leaving the Senate, Patterson resumed the practice of law in Springfield.[4] For several years, Patterson was a member of the Missouri Appellate Judicial Commission.[5]
Death and burial
Patterson suffered a stroke in July 1954.[4] His health deteriorated and he died in Springfield on October 22, 1954.[4] He was buried at Maple Park Cemetery in Springfield.[6]
Family
Patterson was married to Ada Holman of Springfield (1877–1957).[7] They were the parents of two children, Paul (1902–1924)[8] and Hadley (1908–1958).[9]
References
Sources
Books
- Barrett, Paul W.; Barrett, Mary H. (1988). Young Brothers Massacre. Columbia, MO: University of Missouri Press. ISBN 978-0-8262-0650-3.
- Christensen, Lawrence O.; Foley, William E.; Kremer, Gary, eds. (1999). Dictionary of Missouri Biography. Columbia, MO: University of Missouri Press. ISBN 978-0-8262-6016-1.
- Spencer, Thomas E. (1998). Where They're Buried. Baltimore, MD: Clearfield Company. p. 131. ISBN 978-0-8063-4823-0.
- Toberman, Walter H. (1951). Official Manual of the State of Missouri. Jefferson City, MO: Missouri Secretary of State.
- U.S. Senate Committee on Mines and Mining (1932). Hearing Record: To Create a Bituminous Coal Commission. Washington, DC: US Government Printing Office.
Newspapers
- "Funeral Service for Paul Patterson Sunday Afternoon". Springfield Republican. Springfield, MO. November 22, 1924 – via Newspapers.com.
- "GOP Leader's Widow Dead". Newspapers.com.
- "Hadley Patterson Dies at Hospital After Long Illness". Newspapers.com.