The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Thursday, February 8, 1962
Former Gov. Emrrierson's Widow Dies
Mrs. L. L. Emmerson, widow of the former governor of Illinois, died at 1:15 this morning at the age of 98 years, nine months and 20 days. Her death occurred at Good Samaritan Hospital, where she had been failing since suffering in injury three weeks ago in a fall at her home, 333 north Tenth street. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 p. m. at Myers Chapel. The Rev. Robert F. Freytag will officiate and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. The body will lie in state at Myers Chapel, where friends may call after 4:00 p. m. Friday. Mrs. Emmerson had been a highly respected resident of this community and Springfield for the past 75 years. She was born April 18, 1863 in Grayville, Ill., the daughter of Thomas and Eliza (Jacobs) Mathews. Ann Mathews and the man destined to become governor of Illinois met at a school, party in Albion. Young Louis L. Emmerson was a member of the Albion school band and was wearing his band uniform at the time. Seven years later on September 22, 1887 she and young Lou Emmerson, then a clerk in an Albion hardware store, were married. When Mr. Emmerson was in his 20's they moved to Mt. Vernon where he became a partner in a mercantile store, the beginning of a successful business career. Emmerson' store was one of the few in Mt. Vernon to survive the great cyclone of 1888. After he retired from business he became cashier of the Third National Bank and advanced to the presidency of the hank. With Mrs. Emmerson by his side, he served his community in many ways, as an alderman, president oi the school board, and other civic positions. he was elected Secretary of State of Illinois in 1916 and served as governor of Illinois from 1929-33. On September 22, 1937 the governor and Mrs. Emmerson observed their golden wedding anniversary. Since the governor's death in 1911, at age 77, Mrs. Emmerson has lived quietly at her north Tenth street home. She had a wonderful outlook on life, enjoying visits with friends and keeping up with current events in her later years by reading. She enjoyed recalling the four pleasant years she spent in the Governor's Mansion, during which time she and her husband were honored by entertaining President Hoover and President Roosevelt. Mrs. Emmerson was a member of the Presbyterian church. She is survived bv one daughter, Mrs. H. B. P. Ward of Mt. Vernon; a brother, George D. Mathews of Grayville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Dr. Emmerson Ward, Mrs. Wesley E. Peltzer and Mrs. Samuel L. Shaw; and ten great grandchildren.
Former Gov. Emrrierson's Widow Dies
Mrs. L. L. Emmerson, widow of the former governor of Illinois, died at 1:15 this morning at the age of 98 years, nine months and 20 days. Her death occurred at Good Samaritan Hospital, where she had been failing since suffering in injury three weeks ago in a fall at her home, 333 north Tenth street. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 p. m. at Myers Chapel. The Rev. Robert F. Freytag will officiate and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. The body will lie in state at Myers Chapel, where friends may call after 4:00 p. m. Friday. Mrs. Emmerson had been a highly respected resident of this community and Springfield for the past 75 years. She was born April 18, 1863 in Grayville, Ill., the daughter of Thomas and Eliza (Jacobs) Mathews. Ann Mathews and the man destined to become governor of Illinois met at a school, party in Albion. Young Louis L. Emmerson was a member of the Albion school band and was wearing his band uniform at the time. Seven years later on September 22, 1887 she and young Lou Emmerson, then a clerk in an Albion hardware store, were married. When Mr. Emmerson was in his 20's they moved to Mt. Vernon where he became a partner in a mercantile store, the beginning of a successful business career. Emmerson' store was one of the few in Mt. Vernon to survive the great cyclone of 1888. After he retired from business he became cashier of the Third National Bank and advanced to the presidency of the hank. With Mrs. Emmerson by his side, he served his community in many ways, as an alderman, president oi the school board, and other civic positions. he was elected Secretary of State of Illinois in 1916 and served as governor of Illinois from 1929-33. On September 22, 1937 the governor and Mrs. Emmerson observed their golden wedding anniversary. Since the governor's death in 1911, at age 77, Mrs. Emmerson has lived quietly at her north Tenth street home. She had a wonderful outlook on life, enjoying visits with friends and keeping up with current events in her later years by reading. She enjoyed recalling the four pleasant years she spent in the Governor's Mansion, during which time she and her husband were honored by entertaining President Hoover and President Roosevelt. Mrs. Emmerson was a member of the Presbyterian church. She is survived bv one daughter, Mrs. H. B. P. Ward of Mt. Vernon; a brother, George D. Mathews of Grayville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Dr. Emmerson Ward, Mrs. Wesley E. Peltzer and Mrs. Samuel L. Shaw; and ten great grandchildren.
The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Thursday, February 8, 1962
Former Gov. Emrrierson's Widow Dies
Mrs. L. L. Emmerson, widow of the former governor of Illinois, died at 1:15 this morning at the age of 98 years, nine months and 20 days. Her death occurred at Good Samaritan Hospital, where she had been failing since suffering in injury three weeks ago in a fall at her home, 333 north Tenth street. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 p. m. at Myers Chapel. The Rev. Robert F. Freytag will officiate and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. The body will lie in state at Myers Chapel, where friends may call after 4:00 p. m. Friday. Mrs. Emmerson had been a highly respected resident of this community and Springfield for the past 75 years. She was born April 18, 1863 in Grayville, Ill., the daughter of Thomas and Eliza (Jacobs) Mathews. Ann Mathews and the man destined to become governor of Illinois met at a school, party in Albion. Young Louis L. Emmerson was a member of the Albion school band and was wearing his band uniform at the time. Seven years later on September 22, 1887 she and young Lou Emmerson, then a clerk in an Albion hardware store, were married. When Mr. Emmerson was in his 20's they moved to Mt. Vernon where he became a partner in a mercantile store, the beginning of a successful business career. Emmerson' store was one of the few in Mt. Vernon to survive the great cyclone of 1888. After he retired from business he became cashier of the Third National Bank and advanced to the presidency of the hank. With Mrs. Emmerson by his side, he served his community in many ways, as an alderman, president oi the school board, and other civic positions. he was elected Secretary of State of Illinois in 1916 and served as governor of Illinois from 1929-33. On September 22, 1937 the governor and Mrs. Emmerson observed their golden wedding anniversary. Since the governor's death in 1911, at age 77, Mrs. Emmerson has lived quietly at her north Tenth street home. She had a wonderful outlook on life, enjoying visits with friends and keeping up with current events in her later years by reading. She enjoyed recalling the four pleasant years she spent in the Governor's Mansion, during which time she and her husband were honored by entertaining President Hoover and President Roosevelt. Mrs. Emmerson was a member of the Presbyterian church. She is survived bv one daughter, Mrs. H. B. P. Ward of Mt. Vernon; a brother, George D. Mathews of Grayville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Dr. Emmerson Ward, Mrs. Wesley E. Peltzer and Mrs. Samuel L. Shaw; and ten great grandchildren.
Former Gov. Emrrierson's Widow Dies
Mrs. L. L. Emmerson, widow of the former governor of Illinois, died at 1:15 this morning at the age of 98 years, nine months and 20 days. Her death occurred at Good Samaritan Hospital, where she had been failing since suffering in injury three weeks ago in a fall at her home, 333 north Tenth street. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:00 p. m. at Myers Chapel. The Rev. Robert F. Freytag will officiate and burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. The body will lie in state at Myers Chapel, where friends may call after 4:00 p. m. Friday. Mrs. Emmerson had been a highly respected resident of this community and Springfield for the past 75 years. She was born April 18, 1863 in Grayville, Ill., the daughter of Thomas and Eliza (Jacobs) Mathews. Ann Mathews and the man destined to become governor of Illinois met at a school, party in Albion. Young Louis L. Emmerson was a member of the Albion school band and was wearing his band uniform at the time. Seven years later on September 22, 1887 she and young Lou Emmerson, then a clerk in an Albion hardware store, were married. When Mr. Emmerson was in his 20's they moved to Mt. Vernon where he became a partner in a mercantile store, the beginning of a successful business career. Emmerson' store was one of the few in Mt. Vernon to survive the great cyclone of 1888. After he retired from business he became cashier of the Third National Bank and advanced to the presidency of the hank. With Mrs. Emmerson by his side, he served his community in many ways, as an alderman, president oi the school board, and other civic positions. he was elected Secretary of State of Illinois in 1916 and served as governor of Illinois from 1929-33. On September 22, 1937 the governor and Mrs. Emmerson observed their golden wedding anniversary. Since the governor's death in 1911, at age 77, Mrs. Emmerson has lived quietly at her north Tenth street home. She had a wonderful outlook on life, enjoying visits with friends and keeping up with current events in her later years by reading. She enjoyed recalling the four pleasant years she spent in the Governor's Mansion, during which time she and her husband were honored by entertaining President Hoover and President Roosevelt. Mrs. Emmerson was a member of the Presbyterian church. She is survived bv one daughter, Mrs. H. B. P. Ward of Mt. Vernon; a brother, George D. Mathews of Grayville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Dr. Emmerson Ward, Mrs. Wesley E. Peltzer and Mrs. Samuel L. Shaw; and ten great grandchildren.
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