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Author: B. F. Bowen (1904)

JOHN D. EMMONS.

   Among the leading and representative business men of Columbus is John D.
Emmons, who is now proprietor of an undertaking establishment here. He is also
well known in political circles and in church work, and thus his influence has
been felt along many lines that contribute to the welfare and permanent
improvement of the city in which he makes his home. Mr. Emmons was born in
Hamilton county, Indiana, his natal day being the 26th of October, 1850: He
traces his ancestry back to England, whence representatives of the name came to
America at an early period in the colonization of the new world. Lucius H.
Emmons, the father of the subject, was a native of Vermont, and in the year 1830
he left the Green Mountain state for the west, attracted by the possibilities of
this new and rapidly growing section of the country. He found a good field of
labor in Indiana and, locating in Noblesville, he there established a newspaper
in 1837. When he had been connected with journalistic interests there for a
year, however, he received an appointment in the treasury department at
Washington under Andrew Jackson and served in that capacity during the
administration of the hero of the battle of New Orleans. He was again appointed
to public office by the next Democratic President, his position being one
similar to that of postmaster general at the present time, and he acted in that
responsible capacity until his death, which occurred in 1850. He was one of the
most distinguished representatives of the Democracy in this state and was well
fitted for leadership in public thought and action because of his , strong
intellectuality, his weight of character, his native sagacity and his own
devotion to the general good. He was a brother of Commodore George F. Emmons,
equally prominent in the naval service of the country. While residing in
Hamilton county, this state, Lucius H. Emmons served as probate judge, and his
loyalty to the public good was above question and in whatever relation of life
he was found, whether in the government service, in political circles, in
business or in social relations, he was always the same honorable and honored
gentleman, whose worth well merited the high regard which was universally given
him. He took an active part in shaping the early policy of the state, and he was
also an influential man in the moral development of Indiana, being one of the
leading and prominent members of the Christian church. Unto him and his wife
were born three children, all of whom are now living. The daughter, Ida M., is
the wife of Charles Campbell. Lucius H. has, since the administration of
President Cleveland, held position in the government printing office, being
assistant foreman in the folding department.

   John D. Emmons, whose name introduces this record, obtained his education in
the public schools and during his youth spent a part of his time in a printing
office, where he learned the trade, but not finding it congenial he wished to
devote his efforts to other lines. For some time he was employed on the Pan
Handle Railroad, making his home at Logansport, Indiana. He there became very
prominent in social circles, possessing a fine tenor voice, and in this way he
became well known, his talent making him popular in music loving homes of the
city. In the year 1888 he came to Columbus, where he was employed in an
undertaking establishment for a number of years. He thus earned the money which
enabled him to engage in business on his own account, and since 1898 he has
conducted undertaking parlors at his present place, at 422 Fifth street. He has
been very successful, having a large patronage. He has a well equipped
undertaking establishment and justly merits the public support that is accorded
him.

   In the year 1871 Mr. Emmons was united in marriage to Miss Hattie Dobbins, a
lady of culture, held in high esteem by all who knew her. Her people were born
in the Old Dominion, and on leaving Virginia went to White county, Indiana. It
was in that state that Mrs. Emmons was born, her birth occurring in White county
in 1852. The subject and his wife were married at Oaklandon, Marion county,
Indiana, and by their union three children have been born: Edna M., who is now
the wife of Norval Hege, of Columbus: Mayme, the wife of D. E. Llewellen, of
Columbus, and Grace, who is the wife of Frank Flanagan, of Indianapolis.

   Mr. Emmons is a member of the Christian church, to which his wife also
belongs, and he has taken a very active part in its work. His musical ability
has enabled him to assist very material^ in that part of the church service and
in other ways he has proven of value to the organization, contributing
generously to its support and cooperating in many lines of its work. His
political indorsement is given to the Democracy, and Bartholomew county
recognizes him as one of the leading and active workers in the party ranks. He
has been a member of the city council from the third ward, and he was defeated
for the position of county clerk in 1892 by a vote of one hundred and fifty. In
June, 1903, he was appointed to the office of county assessor to fill the
unexpired term of Alex. W. Dean, deceased, and his term will expire January 1,
1907. He has served as chairman of the Democratic county executive committee and
also chairman of the city central committee and as an organizer his labors are
effective, for he seems to grasp readily the political situation and to plan his
work so as to meet its needs and requirements. Fraternally he is a prominent Odd
Fellow, having for thirty-one years been an exemplary member of the order. He
also belongs to the encampment and has served as a representative to the grand
lodge and to the grand encampment. Mr. Emmons is a man of unassuming character,
firm in his belief and of scrupulous honor. His sterling traits of character
have made him a respected citizen of Columbus: His life is one well rounded out
because his energies and efforts have not been confined along a single line,
thereby producing abnormal development. He has a large circle of warm friends
and his friendship is best prized by those who know him best.


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BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD OF BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY
INDIANA

INCLUDING BIOGRAPHIES OF THE GOVERNORS AND OTHER REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS OF INDIANA

ILLUSTRATED

1904

B. F. Bowen PUBLISHER


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