Louis Lincoln Emmerson facts for kids
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Louis L. Emmerson
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| 27th Governor of Illinois | |
| In office January 14, 1929 – January 9, 1933 |
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| Lieutenant | Fred E. Sterling |
| Preceded by | Len Small |
| Succeeded by | Henry Horner |
| 24th Secretary of State of Illinois | |
| In office January 8, 1917 – January 14, 1929 |
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| Governor | Frank O. Lowden Lennington Small |
| Preceded by | Lewis Stevenson |
| Succeeded by | William J. Stratton |
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Louis Lincoln Emmerson
December 27, 1863 Albion, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 4, 1941 (aged 77) Mount Vernon, Illinois, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oakwood Cemetery Mount Vernon, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ann Mathews |
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Louis Lincoln Emmerson (born December 27, 1863 – died February 4, 1941) was an important American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. Emmerson served as the 27th Governor of Illinois.
Early Life and Family
Louis Emmerson was born on December 27, 1863. His birthplace was Albion, Illinois, in the United States. His parents were Jesse and Fannie Emerson.
After finishing school in Albion, Louis moved to Mount Vernon, Illinois, in 1883. There, he started a business career. He also helped create the Mount Vernon Third National Bank in 1901.
In 1887, Louis Emmerson married Ann Mathews. Her father was Thomas Matthews.
Political Journey
Emmerson first tried to enter politics in 1912. He ran for state treasurer but did not win that election.
However, four years later, he was successful. In 1916, he won the election for Secretary of State. This is an important state job, often in charge of official records and elections. Emmerson held this position for twelve years.
Serving as Governor
In 1928, Emmerson ran for governor. He won the Republican Party's nomination by a large amount. He was sworn in as governor on January 14, 1929.
During his time as governor, Emmerson faced many challenges. The country was going through the Great Depression, a very difficult economic time. To help people, laws were passed to make it easier to pay overdue taxes. Emergency bonds were also issued to help the state.
A new tax was put on motor fuel. This money was used to improve the state's roads. Governor Emmerson also started the first unemployment commission. This group worked to help people who had lost their jobs. Federal money was approved to finish the Lakes-to-the-Gulf Waterway. This waterway helps boats travel between the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico.
Emmerson decided not to run for governor again. He left office on January 9, 1933, and retired from politics. Louis L. Emmerson passed away on February 4, 1941. He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Mount Vernon, Illinois.
Freemasonry
In 1891, Louis Emmerson became a master mason. This means he joined a masonic lodge in Mount Vernon. Freemasonry is a fraternal organization, which means it's a group of men who share common goals and values.
