EMMONS Family genealogy; Thomas Emmons of Newport, Rhode Island, with descendants from 1639-1905
By E. N. Emmons
The text details the genealogy and history of the Emmons family, who originated from England. The earliest known ancestor was Thomas Emons, who settled in Newport, Rhode Island in 1639. He had several sons, including Obadiah, Samuel, Benjamin and Joseph, who are the ancestors of the various Emmons families in the United States. The text traces the descendants of Thomas Emons through several generations, providing details about their lives, occupations, marriages and children. Over time, the spelling of the surname evolved from Emons to Emmons, as used by most of the descendants today. Notable descendants include Reverend Nathaniel Emmons, a prominent theologian, and Rear Admiral George Foster Emmons of the U.S. Navy. The text highlights some of the difficulties in tracing genealogies due to spelling variations, missing records and human error. Overall, the text provides a detailed account of the Emmons family lineage from their origins in England in the 1600s through the early 1900s.
(287p. 1905)