Person Record
Metadata
Name |
Emerson, Joseph, 1756-1828 |
Born |
1756 |
Birthplace |
York |
Deceased |
1828 |
Deceased where |
Limerick, ME |
Spouse |
m.1779: Donnell, Betsey , , |
Father |
Emerson, Edward (1728-1826) |
Mother |
Owen, Mary (c1728-1793) |
Children |
Irene Emerson William Emerson Joseph Emerson Jr. Rufus Emerson Harriet Emerson Eliza Emerson Mary Emerson Catherine Emerson Charlotte Emerson |
Occupation |
Merchant, shipper, businessman, tavern operator, civic affairs. Served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives; Justice of the Peace (1804-1806) |
Education |
Dummer Acadamy; Newbury, MA Harvard; Boston, MA 1775 |
Notes |
Enlisted in the 38th Foot Infantry in 1775; commanded by Colonel Samuel Gerrish o Newburyport, MA. He was also enlisted in the Artillery Regiment of Colonel John Lamb. Slaver. Owned the ships "William and Eliza" ; partial owner of the "Rebecca" |
