John Wesley Emerson
John Wesley Emerson | |
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John Wesley Emerson was a Lawyer, Civil War Major, Company Founder, and Author/ Historian. | |
| Nickname(s) | J.W. |
| Born | July 26, 1832 Pepperell, Massachusetts |
| Died | June 20, 1899 (aged 66) Ironton, Missouri |
| Allegiance | United States of America Union |
| Branch | Union Army |
| Years of service | 3 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 47th Missouri Volunteer Infantry |
| Commands | 47th Missouri Volunteer Infantry |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Pilot Knob |
| Awards | Purple Heart (2) |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan |
| Other work | Lawyer, Company Founder, Historian |
John Wesley Emerson (also known as J. W. Emerson) (1832-1899) was an American lawyer, American Civil War commander, Missouri Circuit Court judge, and the founder and principal investor of the Emerson Electric Company.