Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1875-10-02

DEATH OF Mr.. J. II. EMERsoN.-The
death of J. II. Emerson, which was an
ticipated for some weeks, was announced
in the city this morning. Mr. Emerson
was ailing for some mouths, and long
since all hope of his recovery was CIV
en- up. 1t was ouly question OF en-
duranoe with strong constitution
against disease which it was known
would at last prevail, and a question OF
time when the struggle would end and
give death to the victim. Well known
as Mr.. Emerson was in this community
and identified with the State as one OF
lis founders, it is but just to his men,
ory that more than mere passing
notice be given of his life and death,
and first OF his early life. He was born
in Jefferson county, Virginia, on The
Goth of June, 1907. He spent the first
eleven years of his life in the place OF
his birth. In 1918 bis father removed
the family to Pike county, Missouri,
wherehe openeda farm, on which young
Emerson worked seven years. About
the time of attaining his majority, the
subject of our notice engaged in mer-
chandizing, which he followed in Mis-
souri, ten years, and afterwards in this
city. During his mercantile. life IN
Missouri lie was elected to the Leglsla-
ture, and represented his constituents
with skill and ability, and while farm
inc, conducted a trade between SAINT
Louis and New Orleans, from the year
1926 to 1884. He married Miss EN-
marine Mace in Missouri, and had a
son, Edward, by her. who was still
living there. She died two years after
his arrival in this city, the date of the
arrival being April l, 1884. In Dubu-
que Mr. Emerson was engaged in mer-
chandizing, and all remember the firm
of Emerson, Shields & Co., in the build
inc known as the Atheneum' 1t was
one of the first brick houses in Dubuque
and at first was only one story high. Sev-
eral tines Mr.. Z. was member OF tle
City Council and Mayor of the city. lie
retired from business III 1896, ana up 10
the time of his death only attended to his
wealthy estate. lie was prominent
member of the Lower Harbor Company
and had varied and extensive real estate
Interests about town and in Iowa. His
fine residence was commenced in 1851 and
soon afterward finished. Mr.. Emerson s
second wife was daughter of our esteem-
ed. Judge Butt. He was united to her III
the fall of 1855. Seven children were
born unto them, of whom six are living.
His daughter Cora was married short
time since TO D. Brunskill, at the sick bed
side of her father, who desired to her the
union consummated before his eyes
should close upon earth. His sickness
was long and painful, and he endured It's
sufferings with fortitude and resignation.
His affection was scirrhosis of the liver,
accompanied with Odaema or swelling OF
the lower limbs, arising from disorder OF
the circulation. Up to the last moment
he was sensible, and peacefully passed
away, having set his house in order ana
babe his family an affectionate farewell.
He died this morning at half-past four
O'Clock. One by one earth's pilgrims
Journey across the river of death, and now
another and useful man passes to his re-
ward like corn fully ripe in the ear. May
heavenly consolation and the kindly heal
inc hand of Time sooth the afflicted fami-
ly and sorrowing friends.-Dubuque, Iowa
Telegraph, Sept. IA.