Edward Bliss Emerson

1805–1834 (age 29)

Biography

Edward Bliss Emerson lived a brief but notable life in the early 19th century. Though his years were limited, he was part of a family and community that valued intellectual and spiritual pursuits during a formative period in American history.

His memory is preserved among those who recognized the potential and promise of his youth, and he remains part of the historical record of his era and the Emerson family legacy.