Arthur Tenney Emerson (1893–1975) was the governor of American Samoa, serving from April 22 to July 17, 1931.[1][2]
Arthur Emerson | |
|---|---|
 Arthur Tenney Emerson | |
| Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office April 22, 1931 – July 17, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | James Sutherland Spore |
| Succeeded by | Gatewood Lincoln |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arthur Tenney Emerson December 3, 1893 East Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | 1975 (aged 81–82) |
| Spouse | Gertrude Boucher Childs |
Emerson was born on December 3, 1893, in East Weymouth, Massachusetts,[3] the son of Theodore and Nellie (née Newman) Emerson.[4] He attended Dartmouth College before being appointed to the United States Naval Academy, graduating with the Class of 1916.[5][6] He married Gertrude Boucher Childs, the widow of Lieutenant Earle W. F. Childs, in 1921 aboard USS Utah in Naples, Italy.[5]
Emerson served in World War I,[5] before receiving appointment to the governorship for a brief time.
References edit
- ^ Sorensen, Stan; Joseph Theroux. "The Samoan Historical Calendar, 1606-2007" (PDF). Government of American Samoa. p. 98. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 May 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2010.
- ^ Arthur Tenney Emerson at the World Statesmen website
- ^ "Washington, Seattle, Passenger Lists, 1890-1957". FamilySearch. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. December 4, 2014.
- ^ ""Massachusetts Births and Christenings, 1639-1915". FamilySearch. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. December 4, 2014.
- ^ a b c "Will Marry on Warship: Mrs. Gertrude B. Childs to Wed Lieut. A. T. Emerson in Naples". The New York Times. New York City. The New York Times Company. 27 November 1921. p. 22.
- ^ Congressional Serial Set. Washington, D.C.: United States Government Printing Office. 1913. p. 134. Retrieved 3 July 2010.