Billy Adams

William Herbert Adams ( * February 15, 1861 in Blue Mounds, Wisconsin, † February 4, 1954 in Alamosa, Colorado ) was an American politician (Democratic Party) and from 1927 to 1933 the 24th Governor of the State of Colorado.

Early years and political rise

William Adams was the brother of Alva Adams, who on several occasions was Governor of Colorado 1887-1905. He came in 1871 with his family to Colorado. His education was limited; he has acquired even the most knowledgeable.

1883 Adams Treasurer of the City Alamosa; in 1885 he was elected mayor of this city. After that, he was district administrator in Conejos County. Between 1886 and 1888 he also sat as an MP in the House of Representatives from Colorado, and from 1888 to 1927 in the state Senate. On November 2, 1926, he was elected as a Democratic candidate for the new governor of his state.

Governor of Colorado

William Adams took up his new post on January 11, 1927. After he was re-elected in each of the years 1928 and 1930, he could remain in office until 10 January 1933. He was the first Governor of Colorado, who was able to complete three consecutive terms of office. During his tenure, several new schools and institutes were founded. This included the Colorado Agricultural College, Western State College and Colorado Teacher 's College. An existing mining school was just like the University of Colorado funded better. His third and last term in office was overshadowed by the beginning of the Great Depression, the consequences of which also reached Colorado.

After the end of his governorship, Adams retired from politics and devoted himself to his private interests. He died in 1954 at the age of almost 93 years. William Adams was married twice. His nephew Alva B. Adams was from 1923 to 1925 and again from 1933 to 1941 U.S. Senator.