Adam C. Listman
American politician
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Adam C. Listman (July 1, 1859 – February 24, 1943) was an American clothing cutter and politician from New York.
Life
Listman was born on July 1, 1859, in Syracuse, New York. His father, Adam Litman, was a German immigrant who worked as a hotel keeper, contractor, salt manufacturer, grocery dealer, and an alderman.[1]
After attending Prescott School, Listman initially worked as a drug store clerk. From 1881 to 1882, he lived in Baltimore, Maryland. He largely worked as a clothing cutter, and was a founder and president of the clothing cutters' organization of Syracuse. He was also in the restaurant business at one point.[1]
In 1891, Listman was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Republican, representing the Onondaga County 3rd District. He served in the Assembly in 1892.[2] In February 1922, he was appointed Deputy U. S. Marshall for the Northern New York District. He also served as a Deputy Sheriff for Sheriffs John Schlosser and Edward Ten Eyek.[3]
In 1881, while living in Baltimore, Listman married Martha W. Bowling. They had two children, Harry A. and Martha W. He was a member of the Syracuse Turn Verin, and served as a captain of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and its aide-de-camp for the state of New York.[1]
Listman died at home on February 24, 1943. He was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery.[3]
