W. A. Emerson & Sons Biography from History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire
From: Jody Goodson - kestrell@prodigy.net

Surname: EMERSON
Source:  History of Rockingham County, New Hampshire and Representative Citizens
          by Charles A. Hazlett, Richmond-Arnold Publishing Co., Chicago, Ill., 1915

Page 988

     W. A. EMERSON & SONS, Hampstead, N. H., shoe manufacturers.
This prosperous firm, owned and controlled by Daniel and Frank W.

Page 989 

Emerson, was established in 1886 by their father, the late William A.
Emerson, who for many years was one of the leading citizens of the town.
William A. Emerson was born in Hampstead, N. H., in 1842, a son
of Daniel Emerson. He was educated in the schools of Hampstead,
and in early manhood followed farming and also worked at the shoe-
maker's trade. At a later period he established an express business be-
tween Hampstead and Haverhill, which he subsequently sold to his son,
Frank W. He then, in 1886, began the manufacture of shoes at Hamp-
stead, under the firm name of W. A. Emerson & Sons, and in course of
time built up a large business, to which, at his death, in 1903, his sons,
Daniel and Frank W., succeeded. He was for years and until the close
of his life one of Hampstead's most public-spirited citizens; being a leader
in all enterprises for the good of the town. He served as selectman and
also represented Hampstead in the general court. As a member of the
Masonic order he belonged to the Blue Lodge, Chapter and Council at
Derry, and to DeWitt Clinton Commandery at Portsmouth. He was
also an active and useful member of the Congregational church.
     William A. Emerson married Abbie Dow, of Hampstead, N. H., a
daughter of Francis V. and Mahitable (Hoyt) Dow. Their children
were as follows: Daniel; born December 2, 1864; Frank W., born Janu-
ary 18, 1866; Arthur M., born March 10, 1870, and Myron E., born De-
cember 10, 1882.

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