James William Emery (January 24, 1934 – December 10, 2021) was an American politician. He served in the South Dakota House of Representatives in 1985 and in the Senate from 1986 to 1996.[1][2] He is a Cheyenne River Sioux.[3]
James W. Emery | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota Senate for the 30th district | |
| In office Appointed December 18, 1985 – 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Jack Manke |
| Succeeded by | Drue J. Vitter |
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1985 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 24, 1934 Cheyenne Agency, South Dakota |
| Died | December 10, 2021 (aged 87) Rapid City, South Dakota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Elaine Faye Ritchie |
| Children | one |
| Residence | Custer, South Dakota |
| Occupation | former power company manager |
References
edit- ^ "South Dakota Legislature".
- ^ Emogene Paulson, T.; Moses, Lloyd R. (1988). "Who's who Among the Sioux".
- ^ James William Emery obituary