William H. Emory
American civil engineer
William Hemsley Emory was a prominent American surveyor and civil engineer of the 19th century. As an officer in the U.S. Army Corps of Topographical Engineers he specialized in mapping the United States ... Wikipedia
Born: September 7, 1811, Queen Anne's County, MD
Died: December 1, 1887 (age 76 years), Washington, D.C.
Children: William H. Emory, Jr. and Campbell Dallas Emory
Battles/wars: Mexican–American War; American Civil War