William
Emerson
Born in Hollis, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States of America
Ancestors 
Son of Daniel Emerson Jr
and Ama (Fletcher) Emerson
Husband of
Sarah (Jewett) Emerson
— married
18 Apr 1814 in Hollis, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, United States of America
Descendants 
Father of
William Emerson, Sarah Maria Emerson, Charles Henry Emerson, Mary Jewett Emerson and Daniel Lorenzo Emerson
Died
at age 82
in Auburn, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States of America
Profile last modified
| Created 8 Feb 2015
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Biography
William Emerson was born 9 Nov 1791, Hollis, Hillsborough, New Hampshire along with twin brother Samuel (who d. young) to parents Daniel Emerson, (Sr.) and Anna (Fletcher) Emerson of Hollis.Worcester, [1]
William married 1st 18 Apr 1814, Hollis, N.H., Sarah Jewett, b. 24 Feb 1790, Hollis, Hillsborough, N.H. [2]
Col. William Emerson married 2nd Mary Rice, 15 Feb 1838, Auburn, Worcester, Massachusetts. [3]
William Emerson served in the War of 1812 in Company Reg't Reed's Massachusetts Militia with the rank of Ensign. [4]
At the age of 82 years William passed away 3 Dec 1873, Auburn, Massachusetts. [5]
Sources
- ↑ Samuel T. "History of the Town of Hollis, New Hampshire" pg.373; Pub.1879; Nashua, N.H.: Press of O.C. Moore, Book and Job Printer. E-book and photo in the public domain at: https://archive.org/details/historyoftownofh00worciala/page/n221/mode/1up?q=Pierce
- ↑ "New Hampshire Marriage Records 1637–1947." Index. FamilySearch, FHL Film Number: 1000987; Salt Lake City, Utah, 2011. “New Hampshire Statewide Marriage Records 1637–1947,” database, FamilySearch, 2009. New Hampshire Bureau of Vital Records. Reprinted [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Accessed 10 Jul 2020.
- ↑ Dodd, Jordan, Liahona Research, comp. Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850. Reprinted Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT, Film # 0757001. Reprinted [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005. Accessed 10 Jul 2020.
- ↑ National Archives and Records Administration. Index to the Compiled Military Service Records for the Volunteer Soldiers Who Served During the War of 1812. Washington, D.C.: Microfilm Pub. M602, 234 rolls. Roll Box: 66. Reprinted U.S., War of 1812 Service Records, 1812-1815 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 1999. Accessed 10 Jul 2020.
- ↑ Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts; Death Registered in Auburn; William Emerson, d. old age, occupation: Farmer. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook). Reprinted database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Accessed 10 Jul 2020.
- Jewett, Frederic Clarke, History and Genealogy of the Jewetts of America, The Grafton Press, New York, 1908. Pg. 275.
- Find A Grave, Congregational Church Cemetery, Hollis, Hillsborough, New Hampshire, USA.
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Leigh Anne (Johnson) Dear
Leigh Anne (Johnson) Dear
Hello Bob. I've been 'working' my Emerson ancestor line and after fully sourcing his parents I've attached him to them. Sincerely, Leigh Anne
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