Jonathan H. Emmoms, real-estate dealer, was born in St. Lawrence County, N. Y., March 12, 1824. When seven years old his parents immigrated to Niagara County, and remained there until the fall of 1835, when they came to Jackson. His father was a native of New Hampshire; he enlisted in the war of 1812 as a private, and came out as 1st Lieutenant. Mr. Emmons came to this county, located in Spring Arbor, where he remained three years, then came to Blackman Township, where his father died in 1847; his mother is still living at the age of 78 years. In 1849 he sold the farm and came to Jackson, where he has since remained. There was a family of 8 children - 4 sons and 4 daughters; 5 of them are still living. In 1849 Mr. E. built what was known as Dwight's limekiln, furnished burnt lime for the building of the prison, and also furnished lime for the State capitol. Mr. Emmons drew the first load into the town; at that time his was the only limekiln in the county. He engaged in the carpenter business and built some of the principal blocks in the city. He married Miss Huldah J. Slayton, daughter of Joshua Slayton, a pioneer of Wayne County, N. Y. She was born May 24, 1827. Mr. E. has held several local offices of trust in the gift of the people.

The History of Jackson County, Michigan