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Isham Emerson 1826–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1826

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 26 Apr 1914

Death Location: Goldston, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: rosanna emerson

Mother: John Emerson

Spouse(s): Martha Emerson

Children(s): Oran Emerson, Launa Emerson, Mana Emerson, Owen Emerson, Sarah Emerson, Geo Emerson, Ike Emerson, Olla Emerson, Ollie Emerson, Allis Emerson, Henry Emerson, Mary Emerson, Matta Emerson, Doctor Emerson, Judith Emerson, Dock Emerson

The story of Isham Emerson began in 1826 in North Carolina. In 1880, Isham Emerson resided in Pocket, Moore, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Isham Emerson resided in Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA. Isham Emerson married Martha Ann Headen Emerson, and had children including Ada Emerson, Allis Emerson, Dock Emerson, Doctor Jackson Emerson, Geo W Emerson, Henry L Emerson, Ike Emerson, Judith Emerson, Launa Emerson, Mana Emerson, Mary Emerson, Matta Emerson, Olla Emerson, Ollie Mae Emerson, Oran Emerson, Owen Emerson, Sarah Ann Emerson. Isham Emerson passed away in 1914 in Goldston, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Isham Emerson began in 1826 in North Carolina.
  • In 1880, Isham Emerson resided in Pocket, Moore, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Isham Emerson resided in Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA.
  • Isham Emerson married Martha Ann Headen Emerson, and had children including Ada Emerson, Allis Emerson, Dock Emerson, Doctor Jackson Emerson, Geo W Emerson, Henry L Emerson, Ike Emerson, Judith Emerson, Launa Emerson, Mana Emerson, Mary Emerson, Matta Emerson, Olla Emerson, Ollie Mae Emerson, Oran Emerson, Owen Emerson, Sarah Ann Emerson.
  • Isham Emerson passed away in 1914 in Goldston, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Isham Emerson's Ancestors

Self
Isham Emerson
1826–1914
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
rosanna emerson
1806–1865
NC
John (Marion) Emerson
1792–1886
Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Atlas (Samuel Dowd I) slaveowner
1775–1852
Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Hannah (McSwain) Rubottom
1768–1840
Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
James (Emerson) Jr
1759–1860
Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
Sarah (McPherson) Evans
1761–1855
Chatham County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Connor Dowd
1730–1789
Mary Greave
1740–1802
Thomas Rubottom
1743–1806
Thomas Rubottom
1743–1806
James Sr
1735–1786
Margaret Moore
1736–1812
Aaron Evans
1739–1786
Ruth McPherson
1742–1802
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Conner Jr.
1730–1789
Margaret Bourke
1714–1770
Jane Chandler
1711–1774
John Rowbotham
1720–1751
Abraham Moore
1719–1782

Isham Emerson's Descendants

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Isham Emerson (1826–26 Apr 1914) m. Martha (Ann Headen) Emerson (Feb 1837–9 Mar 1931)
  1. 1. Oran Emerson 1859–1900 m. Sallie (A) Dark 1860–1936
    1. 1. Martha Emerson 1882–1977
      1. 1. Lorena Emerson 1914–2004
      2. 2. Hilda Emerson 1918–
      3. 3. Mella Emerson 1921–
      4. 4. Caldwell Emerson 1922–1998
      5. 5. Nathel (Lee) Emerson 1923–
      6. 6. Myrtle Emerson 1910–
    2. 2. Lonnie (E) Emerson 1895–1951
    3. 3. Lausler (R) Emerson 1894–
    4. 4. Florence Emerson 1884–
    5. 5. George (Isaac) Emerson 1883–
    6. 6. Earnest (Lawrence) Emerson 1895–1951
  2. 2. Launa Emerson 1868–
  3. 3. Mana Emerson 1877–
  4. 4. Owen Emerson 1865–
  5. 5. Sarah (Ann) Emerson 1852–1956
  6. 6. Geo (W) Emerson 1865–1910
  7. 7. Ike Emerson 1875–
  8. 8. Olla Emerson 1873–1911
  9. 9. Ollie (Mae) Emerson 1876–1911
  10. 10. Allis Emerson 1859–1935
  11. 11. Henry (L.) Emerson 1869–1954
  12. 12. Mary Emerson 1877–1948
  13. 13. Matta Emerson 1879–1937
  14. 14. Doctor (Jackson) Emerson 1861–1916
  15. 15. Judith Emerson 1857–
  16. 16. Dock Emerson 1861–

Isham Emerson's Timeline

5 Records

1826
1826
Birth of Isham Emerson in North Carolina
North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 54
Isham Emerson resided here in Pocket, Moore, North Carolina, USA
Pocket, Moore, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 74
Isham Emerson resided here in Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 84
Isham Emerson resided here in Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
1914
26 Apr 1914
Age 88
Death of Isham Emerson in Goldston, North Carolina, USA
Goldston, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1826
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pocket, Moore, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pocket, Moore, North Carolina; Roll: 973; Page: 322A; Enumeration District: 136

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina; Roll: 1188; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1241188

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gulf, Chatham, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1102; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1375115

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1914
    Event Place: Goldston, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Goldston, Chatham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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