Arthur Tenney Emerson (1893–1975) was the governor of American Samoa, serving from April 22 to July 17, 1931.[1][2]
Arthur Emerson
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Arthur Tenney Emerson
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| Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office April 22, 1931 – July 17, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | James Sutherland Spore |
| Succeeded by | Gatewood Lincoln |
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| Born | Arthur Tenney Emerson December 3, 1893 East Weymouth, Massachusetts, United States |
| Died | 1975 (aged 81–82) |
| Spouse | Gertrude Boucher Childs |
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Emerson was born on December 3, 1893, in East Weymouth, Massachusetts,[3] the son of Theodore and Nellie (née Newman) Emerson.[4] He attended Dartmouth College before being appointed to the United States Naval Academy, graduating with the Class of 1916.[5][6] He married Gertrude Boucher Childs, the widow of Lieutenant Earle W. F. Childs, in 1921 aboard USS UtahinNaples, Italy.[5]
Emerson served in World War I,[5] before receiving appointment to the governorship for a brief time.