Who was Joseph Emerson?

Joseph Emerson (1866–1920) was born in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi and died in Baltimore, Maryland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Joseph Grady Emerson 1866–1920

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 7 May 1866 · Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi

Died 23 May 1920 · Baltimore, Maryland

Father William Curtis Emerson

Mother Mary Elizabeth Grady

Siblings Junius Victor Emerson, Lucien Thornwell Emerson

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Curtis Emerson

Mary Elizabeth Grady

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1866, Joseph Grady Emerson entered the world in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, born to william curtis emerson and mary elizabeth grady. Joseph Grady Emerson passed away in 1920 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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Life Timeline

1866

Birth of Joseph Grady Emerson in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi

Birth

1920

Death of Joseph Grady Emerson in Baltimore, Maryland

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Joseph Emerson

This ancestor line traces from Goochland County, Virginia, USA (1748) to Meridian, Lauderdale, Mississippi, United States (1866) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Joseph Emerson (1866–1920) was born in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi and died in Baltimore, Maryland. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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