July 1883 Greeley " Mrs. Dr. Emerson and daughter left for the coast of Maine this morning, going by way of the St. Lawrence and Montreal. They will be away all summer."
March 1884 "Dr. Emerson, of Greeley, is to start a bank at Sterling as soon as that young and growing town become incorporated. "
October 1884
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In 1880 Weld County, James H. Emerson is a laborer, 38, born in Iowa of Wisconsin parents.
With him is John Emerson, also a laborer, 20, born in Missouri.
James claimed 80 acres in section 1, 8N 52W in 1885.
James H. Emerson, Age 28, married Melinda Hicks on 13 Aug 1889 in Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado.
May 1900
May 30, 1900 Victor, Colorado " Announcement was made yesterday that J. H. Emerson had tendered his resignation as manager and superintendent of the Independence mine. Mr. Emerson has been connected with this property ever since Mr. Stratton made his great strike and all the vast ore measures have been emptied under his supervision. He will take charge of the properties recently and previously acquired by Mr. Stratton throughout the district. The new manager of the Independence will be L. A. Ricard, now state geologist, who will hold the title of consulting engineer, while John Stark, a mine operator of established ability, will be made superintendent."
March 1901 "W. S. Stratton. Colorado's mining king, was in Cheyenne this afternoon, accompanied by William A. Ramsey, James Emerson and M. W. Warner, to attend a stockholder meeting of the Cripple Creek Mining company. which is incorporated under the laws of Wyoming."
" Only twice after he came West did Mr. Stratton leave Colorado for any length of time. In 1894, he made a trip to California for his health, but remained only a short time. Five years later, he went to Europe for a six months’ trip. The trip was made both for recreation and in connection with his deals regarding disposition of the Independence mine. He was accompanied by Dr. D. H. Rice, his physician and a close personal friend; W. A. Ramsay, his secretary; and Robert Swarz, a close friend. During his visit in Europe, Mr. Stratton was very ill and from that time on, friends said he was prepared in his affairs for death. He spent much time while abroad in Brighton, on the south coast of England under care of specialists, in Aix-les-Baines and Carlsbad. He was ill for about four months of the time he was in Europe. After his return to this country, his entire time was spent in Colorado Springs, the Cripple Creek district and Denver, where his financial interests were. His entire time was devoted to his properties and their development until his death. Mrs. Jennie S. Cobb, then of San Jose, Calif., was the only sister to survive Mr. Stratton. She was with him when he died at his home, 115 N. Weber st., Colorado Springs, where he had lived for many years. He died Sunday, Sept. 14, 1902, at the age of 54."
"The will left the following bequests: Carl 8. Chamberlain, nephew, $50,000 and his house and furnishings; Earl W. Hamlin, nephew, $50,000; Harry B. Hamlin, nephew, $50,000; Mrs. Jennie Stratton Cobb, sister, $50,000; Mrs. Mary Cobb Smith, niece, $50,000; Lillian Cobb, niece, $50,000: & Elma Pearl Chamberlain, niece, $50,000; I. Harry Stratton, son, $50,000 “provided that if he contests the will, directly or indirectly, he shall get nothing”; Byron C. Logan, friend, $10,000; State Institute for the Mute and Blind, $25,000, “the interest on which shall be given annually to the pupils as reward for excellence in scholarship or demeanor or both.” The remainder of the estate was placed in a fund for establishment of the Myron Stratton home for the poor."
In 1910 Denver, James H. Emerson 50 is a mining engineer, born in New YOrk, Melinda V. N. Emerson 48 Wife, James Z. Emerson 19 Son, Coral A. Emerson 15 Daughter, and Phebe J. Churchill 26 Companion.
In 1920 Denver, James H. Emerson is 58, Melinda V. Emerson 57 Wife, James Z. Emerson 29 Son, and Coral A. Emerson 24 Daughter, an inspector for the phone company.
August 1928 Winchester, Kansas " Mr. and Mrs. Millard Irwin and Miss Lola entertained the following at dinner Friday: Mrs. James Emerson and daughter, Denver; Colo; J. V. Hicks and family and Grandma Hicks. "
July 1929 Winchester, Kansas - Death was July 1.
In 1930 Denver, James Emerson is 60, Malinda Emerson 59 Wife, and Coral Emerson 30 Daughter.
Melinda V. Emerson BIRTH 1862 DEATH 24 Nov 1943 BURIAL Fairmount Cemetery Denver, Colorado, USA MEMORIAL ID 119481413.
James Zamie Emerson registered for WWI in Summit County, Utah, born July 2, 1890 in Windchester , Kansas, a miller with Judgs Mining and Smelter in Park City, supporting his mother.
June 18, 1921 Denver "James Z. Emerson, at 1615 Franklin street, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs, J. H. Emerson. Services will be held from the Olinger chapel today at 1 p. m. Cremation at Riverside."
In 1850 Denver, Coral Emerson 55 is single, working in the personnel department of the phone company.
George D. Emerson claimed a quarter in section 8, 8N 52W in 1895.