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Frank Adamson
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| South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1870–1874 |
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| Born | 1809 South Carolina |
| Died | 1887 (aged 77–78) |
| Political party | Republican |
Frank Adamson (born 1809, died 1887) was an important politician in South Carolina. He served in the South Carolina House of Representatives during a time called the Reconstruction era. This was from 1870 to 1874.
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Early Life and Background
Frank Adamson was born in South Carolina in 1809. At that time, many African Americans were enslaved. Frank Adamson was born into slavery. He learned the skill of being a tailor, which means he made and repaired clothes.
After the American Civil War, slavery ended. This allowed people like Frank Adamson to become involved in politics and build their lives.
Stepping into Politics
In the spring of 1870, Frank Adamson became a delegate for the Columbia Convention. A delegate is someone chosen to represent a group of people at a meeting. He was one of six African American delegates, along with eleven white delegates. This convention was an important political gathering.
The 1870 United States census was a count of all the people and their property in the country. This census showed that Frank Adamson owned land and buildings worth $1500. This was a significant amount of money at the time. It showed he had achieved success after slavery.
Serving in the House of Representatives
In August 1870, Frank Adamson was chosen to run for a seat in the South Carolina House of Representatives. He was part of the Republican Party. He was elected to represent his county. He served alongside Reuben Gaither and Stephen Gary. His first term was from 1870 to 1872.
Frank Adamson and Reuben Gaither were chosen again for the next election. They ran with Allison W. Hough. All three were elected in October 1872. They served in the House of Representatives for the 1873-1874 session.
Continuing Political Involvement
Even after his terms in the House of Representatives, Frank Adamson stayed active in politics. For example, he led the Camden convention in October 1878.
His father, William Adamson, was also a politician. He also served in South Carolina's legislature. This shows that political involvement was important in their family.
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