John Emerson, bapt. (Cadney) 20 Mar. 1617-18. John Emerson of Howsam in Cadney, yeoman, made will, 27 Jan. 1691, proved 9 Apr. 1692. He gave to John Emerson, son of brother Edward Emerson; to John Emerson, son of brother Thomas Emerson; and to Edward, son of said brother Thomas, to John, Edward and Anne, children of said Thomas Emerson. Res. to John, son of Edward Emerson, and he to be executor.