THE HENRY BULLETIN, Fri., Jan. 9, 1925, p. 3, col. 3 and Tue, Feb. 17, 1925, p. 4, cols. 1-5 [very long articles, combined and edited].
William Perkins Emerson passed away Jan. 5th, 1925, at his home in Henry County. Only three weeks ago he attended church at Axton, and after this enjoyed a ride about the community in his sedan. He was born June 6, 1844, in Pittsylvania County and died at the age of 80 years, 6 months and 29 days.
His father was Lawson Emerson of Pittsylvania County near Callands, a prominent farmer. His mother was Miss Pollie Herndon of the same county near Sago.
There must be something in a "A Name" for W. P. Emerson was a writer of both prose and poetry. Many of his works were never published.
He entered the great Civil War about six months after war was declared and remained until the surrender. He was with the artillery in the Army of the West in Kentucky and Tennessee, he was in the battle of Shilo, the battle around Richmond and also a number of others. Going through West Virginia, being on duty four days and nights with little food and no sleep caring for the sick and dying, he fell from a train and was unconscious from two until five A.M. He was considered the bravest soldier in his company. ON Dec. 24th, 1868, William Perkins Emerson was married to Miss Fannie Ligon Pearson, daughter of Mr. Moster Pearson of Pittsylvana County. His wife died a several years ago. Of this union there were four children, Dr. G. O. Emerson of Bachelors Hall, Mr. E. E. Emerson of Spray, N.C., Miss Julia A. Emerson now Mrs. J. D. Minter of Roanoke, Va., and Miss Lillie M. Emerson now Mrs. Tony Bondurant, Leaksville, N.C.
As far back as the family history is known, there has never been a second marriage.
In 1874, he purchased his home near Elmwood in Henry County, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was instrumental in organizing Granberry Methodist Church and Emerson school which bears his name.
Burial was in the family burial ground. [See also the obituary of Fannie Ligon Pearson Emerson dated June 23, 1916, posted November 27, 1999. source Bruce Locke.
William Perkins Emerson passed away Jan. 5th, 1925, at his home in Henry County. Only three weeks ago he attended church at Axton, and after this enjoyed a ride about the community in his sedan. He was born June 6, 1844, in Pittsylvania County and died at the age of 80 years, 6 months and 29 days.
His father was Lawson Emerson of Pittsylvania County near Callands, a prominent farmer. His mother was Miss Pollie Herndon of the same county near Sago.
There must be something in a "A Name" for W. P. Emerson was a writer of both prose and poetry. Many of his works were never published.
He entered the great Civil War about six months after war was declared and remained until the surrender. He was with the artillery in the Army of the West in Kentucky and Tennessee, he was in the battle of Shilo, the battle around Richmond and also a number of others. Going through West Virginia, being on duty four days and nights with little food and no sleep caring for the sick and dying, he fell from a train and was unconscious from two until five A.M. He was considered the bravest soldier in his company. ON Dec. 24th, 1868, William Perkins Emerson was married to Miss Fannie Ligon Pearson, daughter of Mr. Moster Pearson of Pittsylvana County. His wife died a several years ago. Of this union there were four children, Dr. G. O. Emerson of Bachelors Hall, Mr. E. E. Emerson of Spray, N.C., Miss Julia A. Emerson now Mrs. J. D. Minter of Roanoke, Va., and Miss Lillie M. Emerson now Mrs. Tony Bondurant, Leaksville, N.C.
As far back as the family history is known, there has never been a second marriage.
In 1874, he purchased his home near Elmwood in Henry County, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was instrumental in organizing Granberry Methodist Church and Emerson school which bears his name.
Burial was in the family burial ground. [See also the obituary of Fannie Ligon Pearson Emerson dated June 23, 1916, posted November 27, 1999. source Bruce Locke.
THE HENRY BULLETIN, Fri., Jan. 9, 1925, p. 3, col. 3 and Tue, Feb. 17, 1925, p. 4, cols. 1-5 [very long articles, combined and edited].
William Perkins Emerson passed away Jan. 5th, 1925, at his home in Henry County. Only three weeks ago he attended church at Axton, and after this enjoyed a ride about the community in his sedan. He was born June 6, 1844, in Pittsylvania County and died at the age of 80 years, 6 months and 29 days.
His father was Lawson Emerson of Pittsylvania County near Callands, a prominent farmer. His mother was Miss Pollie Herndon of the same county near Sago.
There must be something in a "A Name" for W. P. Emerson was a writer of both prose and poetry. Many of his works were never published.
He entered the great Civil War about six months after war was declared and remained until the surrender. He was with the artillery in the Army of the West in Kentucky and Tennessee, he was in the battle of Shilo, the battle around Richmond and also a number of others. Going through West Virginia, being on duty four days and nights with little food and no sleep caring for the sick and dying, he fell from a train and was unconscious from two until five A.M. He was considered the bravest soldier in his company. ON Dec. 24th, 1868, William Perkins Emerson was married to Miss Fannie Ligon Pearson, daughter of Mr. Moster Pearson of Pittsylvana County. His wife died a several years ago. Of this union there were four children, Dr. G. O. Emerson of Bachelors Hall, Mr. E. E. Emerson of Spray, N.C., Miss Julia A. Emerson now Mrs. J. D. Minter of Roanoke, Va., and Miss Lillie M. Emerson now Mrs. Tony Bondurant, Leaksville, N.C.
As far back as the family history is known, there has never been a second marriage.
In 1874, he purchased his home near Elmwood in Henry County, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was instrumental in organizing Granberry Methodist Church and Emerson school which bears his name.
Burial was in the family burial ground. [See also the obituary of Fannie Ligon Pearson Emerson dated June 23, 1916, posted November 27, 1999. source Bruce Locke.
William Perkins Emerson passed away Jan. 5th, 1925, at his home in Henry County. Only three weeks ago he attended church at Axton, and after this enjoyed a ride about the community in his sedan. He was born June 6, 1844, in Pittsylvania County and died at the age of 80 years, 6 months and 29 days.
His father was Lawson Emerson of Pittsylvania County near Callands, a prominent farmer. His mother was Miss Pollie Herndon of the same county near Sago.
There must be something in a "A Name" for W. P. Emerson was a writer of both prose and poetry. Many of his works were never published.
He entered the great Civil War about six months after war was declared and remained until the surrender. He was with the artillery in the Army of the West in Kentucky and Tennessee, he was in the battle of Shilo, the battle around Richmond and also a number of others. Going through West Virginia, being on duty four days and nights with little food and no sleep caring for the sick and dying, he fell from a train and was unconscious from two until five A.M. He was considered the bravest soldier in his company. ON Dec. 24th, 1868, William Perkins Emerson was married to Miss Fannie Ligon Pearson, daughter of Mr. Moster Pearson of Pittsylvana County. His wife died a several years ago. Of this union there were four children, Dr. G. O. Emerson of Bachelors Hall, Mr. E. E. Emerson of Spray, N.C., Miss Julia A. Emerson now Mrs. J. D. Minter of Roanoke, Va., and Miss Lillie M. Emerson now Mrs. Tony Bondurant, Leaksville, N.C.
As far back as the family history is known, there has never been a second marriage.
In 1874, he purchased his home near Elmwood in Henry County, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was instrumental in organizing Granberry Methodist Church and Emerson school which bears his name.
Burial was in the family burial ground. [See also the obituary of Fannie Ligon Pearson Emerson dated June 23, 1916, posted November 27, 1999. source Bruce Locke.
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