Emmons family.

Dates:
Active 1821
Active 1925

Biographical notes:

George Foster Emmons (1811-1882), naval officer.

George Thornton Emmons (1852-1945), George Foster Emmons's son, also entered the navy, but is best known for his work and study of the Native Americans of Alaska.

From the description of Emmons family papers 1821-1925. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 702127294

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Subjects:

  • Chilkat Indians
  • Courts-martial and courts of inquiry
  • Desertion
  • Indians of North America
  • Navy spouses
  • Tahltan Indians
  • Tlingit Indians
  • Warships

Occupations:

  • Seamen

Places:

  • Alaska (as recorded)
  • Canada (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Northwest, Pacific (as recorded)

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