Rev William Emerson Sr
American
William Emerson, the grandfather of essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, was a notable 18th century American minister who served as chaplain to the Continental Army during the American Revolution. - AsNotedIn
William Emerson, the grandfather of essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson, was a notable 18th century American minister who served as chaplain to the Continental Army during the American Revolution. - AsNotedIn
| Y/M/D | Description | Association | Composition | Place | Locale | Food | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y/M/D | Description | Association | Composition | Place | Locale | Food | Event |
| 1769/00/00 | A new Manse is built for the Rev William Emerson, pastor of the Church in Concord (now the First Parish Church). | Home | Old Manse | Concord, MA | |||
| 1775/04/19 | Standing in the field beside the Manse, Rev William Emerson encourages the Minute Men and helping those of his congregation who are seeking safety at the Manse from the fight at the North Bridge. | Vocation | Old Manse | Concord, MA | Battles of Lexington and Concord |
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