Alton Adams

About Alton Adams

Birth Day: November 4, 1889
Birth Place: Saint Thomas, VI
Died On: Nov 23, 1987 (age 98)
Birth Sign: Scorpio

Alton Adams Net Worth

Alton Adams was born on November 4, 1889 in Saint Thomas, VI. Became the first black bandmaster of the United States Navy in 1917.
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💰Alton Adams Net worth: $3 Million

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About

Became the first black bandmaster of the United States Navy in 1917.

Before Fame

Prior to realizing his career ambitions, he first worked as an apprentice to a carpenter.

Trivia

During the War of 1812, he and his band became the first African-Americans to receive official musical appointments in the U.S. Navy.

Family Life

He was born in St. Thomas.

Associated With

He and Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross were both born in St. Thomas.