EMERICK, Emanuel Brown
Emanuel Brown EMERICK, deceased, was one of
the leading and enterprising agriculturists of Marshall county, where he died of consumption
on the 8th of September, 1880, after one year’s illness. He was
widely known and honored, and in his death the community, with
whose interests he was closely identified, has lost a valuable
citizen. His integrity of character, unbounded benevolence, and
never-failing courtesy, made him beloved by all who had the
honor of his acquaintance.
Mr. EMERICK was born near Wheeling, West
Virginia, July 26, 1850, and was the son
of George W. and Cassie (BROWN) EMERICK. His boyhood days were
passed upon his father’s farm in
Marshall
county, and in the district schools of the neighborhood he
acquired a fair education, being particularly good in
mathematics. He remained under the parental roof until his
marriage, which important event in his life occurred October 20,
1877, Miss Anna J. MOODEY becoming his wife. She was born in Covington, Miami county, OHIO, and is the daughter
of J. C. and Rachel S. (ORR) MOODEY. They began their domestic
life upon a part of the old homestead of his father, which he
continued to operate until his last illness. He was an earnest
and consistent member of the Methodist Episcopal church, and
supported the democratic party, but took no active part in
political affairs. When called from this life his remains were
interred in the family cemetery at Henry, where they now rest.
One daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs.
EMERICK – Anna May, who goes by the name of Bonnie. She is one
of the three heirs, besides the widow, of her grandfather,
George W. EMERICK, who left her a handsome property. A young
lady of seventeen years, attractive and agreeable in manner, she
is now attending high school, and is a great favorite of all who
know her. Since her husband’s death, Mrs. EMERICK has made her
home with her father, J. C. MOODEY, in Henry, and as the
guardian of her daughter, devotes most of her time and attention
to the education and improvement of that young lady. She is a
lady of taste and refinement and throughout the county has a
host of warm friends.
Extracted March 2011 by Norma Hass from
The Biographical Record of Bureau, Marshall and Putnam Counties, Illinois,
1896.
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