Jay Noble Emerson

Background

Emerson, Jay Noble was born on November 24, 1879 in Bloomdale, Ohio, United States. Son of Rufus A. and Ellen B. (Shirk) Emerson.

Education

Educational public schools of Bloomdale, O.

Career

Operator chain of ten general stores in northern Idaho and eastern Washington since 1912. President Pullman Savings and Loan Association since 1927. President Post War Employment Commission since 1946.

State chairman Republican State Central Committee since 1925.

Director Washington State Retailers Association.

Achievements

• Jay Noble Emerson has been listed as a noteworthy merchant. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Methodist Episcopal Church (trustee). Club: Kiwanis (governor Pacific Northwest district.

Connections

Married Amelia M. Gerding, June 20, 1901. Children Frances Willard, Robert R. Mercantile experience in father’s store, Bloomdale, O., 1895 to 1905.

Father:

Rufus A. Emerson

Mother:

Ellen B. (Shirk) Emerson

Spouse:

Amelia M. Gerding