17 Facts About Albert Patterson

Albert Love Patterson was an American politician and attorney in Phenix City, Alabama.

Albert Patterson was assassinated outside his law office shortly after he had won the Democratic nomination for Alabama Attorney General on a platform of reforming the rife corruption and vice in Phenix City.

Albert Love Patterson was born in the New Site community in Tallapoosa County sometime between 1891 and 1897, depending on what source is used.

Albert Patterson was the son of Mary Green and Delona Patterson, and grew up on a farm with seven siblings.

Albert Patterson left Alabama as a teenager to seek a better life.

Albert Patterson eventually settled in East Texas, working as a day laborer on farms and oil fields.

In Texas, Patterson joined the Third Texas Infantry, earning a commission as a second lieutenant.

Albert Patterson began dating Agnes Benson of Colbert County, Ala.

In July 1918, Albert Patterson deployed to France as an officer with the 36th Infantry Division.

Albert Patterson spent a lengthy convalescence after he was discharged before he returned to his native Alabama to attend college.

Albert Patterson earned a teacher's certificate from what is Jacksonville State University in 1921 and served as a high school principal in both Clay County and Coosa County.

Albert Patterson completed his bachelor's degree in history from the University of Alabama in 1926, graduating Phi Beta Kappa.

Albert Patterson would go on to earn his law degree in just one year from Cumberland University's law school in Lebanon, Tennessee.

Albert Patterson began his political career in 1937 as a member of the Phenix City Board of Education.

That involvement resulted in Albert Patterson's office being set ablaze in 1952.

Since Albert Patterson had held a Senate seat, he was seen as the perfect candidate for the office of the Attorney General.

Albert Patterson obtained a plurality in the 1954 Democratic primary and staged a runoff in May with Lee "Red" Porter of Gadsden.