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Emerson Family History

Emerson Genealogy & Family Tree

Emerson is an English name from Durham, England, where the family held a seat. The earliest known ancestor--Richard Emryson--was recorded in 1300. The family motto is Deus protector noster which means "God is my protector."

Other spellings include "Emmerson" and "Emerston." Notable people with the surname include American writer and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson (Nature, Self-Reliance, Concord Hymn), American actor Michael Emerson (Lost, Person of Interest, Saw), and Australian golfer Roy Stanley Emerson. The first Emerson to come to America was William Emerson in Virginia in 1618.

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  • Name Birth Date Death Date Location
  • Robert Emerson -- --, 1561 January 0, 1620
  • Ralph Emerson -- --, 1500 December 0, 1535 Dur
  • James Victor Emerson -- --, 1858 December 0, 1934 Maine
  • Leroy Peter Emerson -- --, 1879 December 0, 1960 New Hampshire
  • Ernest Leon Emerson -- --, 1879 January 21, 1958 Maine
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