John Wesley Emerson
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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.
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John Wesley Emerson | |
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Nickname(s) | J.W. |
Born | July 26, 1832 Pepperell, Massachusetts |
Died | June 20, 1899 (aged 66) Ironton, Missouri |
Allegiance | United States of America Union |
Service/ | Union Army |
Years of service | 3 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | 47th Missouri Volunteer Infantry |
Commands held | 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 |
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