Samuel Patterson, 55, President of American Cotton Association, Has Died, May 28, 1926

Samuel Patterson Died Early Today at Roanoke Rapids. . . He Had Been in Failing Health for Several Years—President of American Cotton Association. . . Was 55 Years of Age. . . Was President of Rosemary Manufacturing Co., One of the Largest Textile Mills in the South

Roanoke Rapids, N.C., May 28 (AP)—Samuel F. Patterson, president of the American Federation of Cotton Manufacturers Association, died at his home here today, after several years of poor health. He was elected president of the organization last week at the convention in Atlanta. He was 55 years of age.

His illness is said to have been aggravated by his recent trip to Atlanta to the convention. He had been confined to his bed since returning.

Mr. Patterson was president of the Rosemary Mfg. Co., and general manager of the Roanoke Rapids Mfg. Co., two of the largest textile establishments in the state. He was at one time manager of a silk mill in Baltimore.

The twin towers of Roanoke Rapids and Rosemary in their recent development were largely built by Mr. Patterson. The mill owner took an active interest in looking to the betterment of conditions among his employees.

Mr. Patterson was born in Winston-Salem. He is survived by three children.

Although funeral arrangements had not been made this morning, it was expected that burial will be in Winston-Salem either tomorrow or Sunday.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, May 28, 1926

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