George Emerson

George Emerson may refer to:

  • George Barrell Emerson (1797–1881), American educator and pioneer of women's education
  • George Henry Emerson (Twillingate and Fogo) (1798–1889), lawyer and political figure in Newfoundland; represented Twillingate and Fogo in the House of Assembly
  • George Henry Emerson (speaker) (1853–1916), lawyer, judge and political figure in Newfoundland; represented Placentia and St. Mary's in the House of Assembly

Famous quotes containing the word emerson:

    Whilst the rights of all as persons are equal, in virtue of their access to reason, their rights in property are very unequal. One man owns his clothes, and another owns a country.
    —Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)