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Louis W. Emerson

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Louis W. Emerson
Emerson in 1893
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 23rd district
In office
March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1903
Preceded byWallace T. Foote Jr.
Succeeded byGeorge N. Southwick
Member of the New York State Senate from the 19th district
In office
January 1, 1890 – December 31, 1893
Preceded byRowland C. Kellogg
Succeeded byAmasa J. Parker Jr.
Personal details
Born
Louis Woodard Emerson

(1857-07-25)July 25, 1857
Warrensburg, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 10, 1924(1924-06-10) (aged 66)
Warrensburg, New York, U.S.
Resting placeCity Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
RelativesJames A. Emerson (brother)
ProfessionPolitician

Louis Woodard Emerson (July 25, 1857 – June 10, 1924) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Life

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Born in Warrensburg, New York, Emerson attended the district schools, and was graduated from Warrensburg Academy. He engaged in the lumber, banking, and manufacturing business.

He was a delegate to the 1888, 1892 and 1896 Republican National Conventions.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (19th D.) from 1890 to 1893, sitting in the 113th, 114th, 115th and 116th New York State Legislatures.

Emerson was elected as a Republican to the 56th and 57th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1899, to March 3, 1903.

He resumed former business activities in Warrensburg, New York, and died there June 10, 1924. He was interred in the City Cemetery.

State Senator James A. Emerson was his brother.

References

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  • United States Congress. "Louis W. Emerson (id: E000173)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
New York State Senate
Preceded by New York State Senate
19th District

1890–1893
Succeeded by
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 23rd congressional district

1899–1903
Succeeded by