Background
PATTERSON, Charles A. was born on October 14, 1871 in Webster Company, Missouri, United States. Son of William R. and Christina (Sherman) Patterson.
PATTERSON, Charles A. was born on October 14, 1871 in Webster Company, Missouri, United States. Son of William R. and Christina (Sherman) Patterson.
Common School.
1893. Elected Member, City Council, 1910, re-elected, 1913-1914. City Commissioner, 1914-1916. Labor Examiner for Government, 1918-1919.
Appointed Park Commissioner, 1926. Elected Mayor, Joplin, to fill unexpired term of late Jessie Osborn, 1926. re-elected, 34.
Member: Woodmen of the World. Knights of Pythias.; Eagles.
Spouse Udia Viola Smith, October 14.