Background
Emerson, Irvin Dale was born on October 4, 1920 in Plains, Kansas, United States. Son of Charles Albert and Ollie May (Ragsdale) Emerson.
Emerson, Irvin Dale was born on October 4, 1920 in Plains, Kansas, United States. Son of Charles Albert and Ollie May (Ragsdale) Emerson.
Bachelor of Laws, St. Louis University, 1951.
Assistant prosecuting attorney Jefferson County, Hillsboro, Missouri, 1953—1957, 1959—1961. Judge Jefferson County Probate Court, 1963—1978, Missouri Circuit Court, Hillsboro, since 1979. With United States Air Force, 1942-1943.
Member R-3 School District Board, Hillsboro, 1953—1962, Democratic Committeeman Central Township (Missouri), 1960—1966. Member of Phi Alpha Delta, Missouri Association of Associate and Probate Judges, Hillsboro Civic (secretary 1953-1954), Rotary (president 1979-1980).
Married Betty Jane Reed. Children: Stephen, Dennis, Karen, Douglas, Janet.