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Louis W. Emerson
Emerson in 1893
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 23rd district
In office March 4, 1899 – March 3, 1903
Preceded by	Wallace T. Foote Jr.
Succeeded by	George N. Southwick
Member of the New York State Senate from the 19th district
In office January 1, 1890 – December 31, 1893
Preceded by	Rowland C. Kellogg
Succeeded by	Amasa J. Parker Jr.
Personal details
Born	Louis Woodard Emerson (1857-07-25)July 25, 1857 Warrensburg, New York, U.S.
Died	June 10, 1924(1924-06-10) (aged 66) Warrensburg, New York, U.S.
Resting place	City Cemetery
Political party	Republican
Relatives	James A. Emerson (brother)
Profession	Politician

Louis Woodard Emerson (July 25, 1857 – June 10, 1924) was a U.S. Representative from New York.

Life

Born in Warrensburg, New York, Emerson attended the district schools, and was graduated from Warrensburg Academy. He engaged in the lumber, banking, and manufacturing business.

He was a delegate to the 1888, 1892 and 1896 Republican National Conventions.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (19th D.) from 1890 to 1893, sitting in the 113th, 114th, 115th and 116th New York State Legislatures.

Emerson was elected as a Republican to the 56th and 57th United States Congresses, holding office from March 4, 1899, to March 3, 1903.

He resumed former business activities in Warrensburg, New York, and died there June 10, 1924. He was interred in the City Cemetery.

State Senator James A. Emerson was his brother.

References

• United States Congress. "Louis W. Emerson (id: E000173)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

• 1857 births
• 1924 deaths
• Republican Party New York (state) state senators
• People from Warrensburg, New York
• Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives from New York (state)
• 19th-century members of the New York State Legislature
• 19th-century members of the United States House of Representatives