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became the haven of those men and women, and whose descendants became a substantial part of the citizenship of Perry County. Early in life, Emig became interested in philanthropic and club work and held many positions of responsibility in the various organizations to which she belonged, including the
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Emig was known as an organizer and was the founder and organizing regent of a large D.A.R. chapter named in honor of her ancestor, Abigail
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Hain, Harry Harrison (1922). "Lelia Dromgold Emig".
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