William H. Emory

William Hemsley Emory
Born(1811-09-07)September 7, 1811
Queen Anne's County, Maryland
DiedDecember 1, 1887(1887-12-01) (aged 76)
Washington, D.C.
Place of burial
Allegiance
Service / branch
Years of service1831–1836, 1838–1876
RankMajor General
CommandsXIX Corps
Battles / wars
Other workSurveyor

William Hemsley Emory (September 7, 1811 – December 1, 1887) 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 border, including the Texas–Mexico border, and the Gadsden Purchase border, 1844–1855, and published lasting scientific reports on the border region.