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Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 6 February 2005 |
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The History of Warren County Ohio Part V. Biographical Sketches Franklin Township (Chicago, IL: W. H. Beers Co, 1882; reprint, Mt. Vernon, IN: Windmill Publications, 1992) |
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EDWARD EMERSON, shoemaker, Franklin, son of Richard and Elizabeth (Wood) Emerson, was born in Franklin July 15, 1849. He attended school till 16 years of age; when 18, he went to learn the shoemaking trade with James Stace, with whom he remained till 1879, when he opened his present place of business on Center street, between Fourth and Fifth streets, where he employs one hand and makes to order boots and shoes, besides doing general repairing. He was married, in 1871, to Louisa, daughter of Jacob Schide, born in England; she died Feb. 17, 1880, leaving two small children. Mr. |
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Emerson is a member of the Odd Fellows. His grandfather on his mother's side, John P. Wood, is one of the early settlers of Franklin, his parents coming here in 1808, from Virginia, when he was only 13 years old; he still lives, at the advanced age of 86 years; he was married, in 1820, to Elizabeth Robinson, who bore him five children, three now living—John, Elizabeth and Jeremiah. Mr. Wood was a blacksmith by trade, till his health failed, when he bought a farm near Franklin, where he lived a number of years. |
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