EMERSON, JOHN WESLEY - Columbia County, Arkansas | JOHN WESLEY EMERSON - Arkansas Gravestone Photos

John Wesley EMERSON

Magnolia City Cemetery
Columbia County,
Arkansas

John - 1853-1922
Virginia - 1860-1926

Magnolia, August 19 - J. W. Emerson, one of Magnolia's most prominent citizens, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. G. B. Smelley, at Liberty Hill Wednesday night. The body was brought to his home here Thursday night and buried in the city cemetery Friday morning. Rev. R. J. Raiford conducted the funeral services. He is survived by his wife; one brother, Sam, of Gibsland; one sister, Miss Ellie Emerson of California; two daughters, Mrs. Clyde Koonce of this place, Mrs. G. B. Smelley of Liberty Hill; and three sons, C. D., S. M. and Van, all of Magnolia. (Arkansas Democrat - August 19, 1922)

Contributed on 4/27/09 by debbraszymanski
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Submitted: 4/27/09 • Approved: 5/31/22 • Last Updated: 6/3/22 • R184636-G184636-S3

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