Amos, son of William and Mary Ann Emmerson was born December 3, 1857 in White County and entered into that rest which remaineth to the people of God July 6, 1923 at the age of 65 years, 7 months and 3 days.
He was the 5th of a family of six children, four of whom still survive viz: Elder Allen Emmerson of Opportunity Wash., Mrs. Martha Hart of Broughton, Mrs Maggie Burris of Carmi and Mrs. Dica Walden of Hamilton county IL.
In this home the blessings of home ties, the companionship of brothers and sisters and the preciousness of a mothers love was not known very long for the mother for the mother was taken when the subject of this sketch was very young then a little later the father was also called away so most of his early life was spent in the homes of others. In early manhood he came to Hamilton County and lived in the home of his brother Allen.
March 6,1883 he was united in marriage to Janette Holland, this union being blessed with five sons and two daughters of which family five are still living viz: Aaron of McLeansboro, Onie of Cozard, Nebr., Arval of Hamilton County, Mrs. Lou Dica Ritch of McLeansboro and Gilbert. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. One daughter Mrs. Iva Adams and one son Cecil completed their earthly journey before he did.
February 4, 1912 his wife was called to that immortal home.
At about 20 years of age he professed his faith in Christ being the first convert in the present building of Thackeray Baptist Church. He soon united with this church and was baptized by his brother Elder Allen Emmerson. On changing his location in the community he transferred his membership to Smiths Chapel Baptist Church then later to New Hope where he remained a faithful member until he was called home.
Throughout much of his life he suffered affliction but we are persuaded that over yonder he has already found that it has worked for him a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory.
Funeral services conducted at New Hope Church Sunday July 8th by Rev.John Maulding after which the remains were laid to rest in New Hope Cemetery
Contributed by Matt Underwood
