James William Emery (January 24, 1934 – December 10, 2021) was an American politician. He served in the South Dakota House of Representatives in 1985 and in the Senate from 1986 to 1996.[1][2] He is a Cheyenne River Sioux.[3]

James W. Emery
Member of the South Dakota Senate for the 30th district
In office
Appointed December 18, 1985 – 1996
Preceded byJack Manke
Succeeded byDrue J. Vitter
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office
1985
Personal details
Born(1934-01-24)January 24, 1934
Cheyenne Agency, South Dakota
DiedDecember 10, 2021(2021-12-10) (aged 87)
Rapid City, South Dakota
Political partyRepublican
SpouseElaine Faye Ritchie
Childrenone
ResidenceCuster, South Dakota
Occupationformer power company manager

References

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  1. ^ "South Dakota Legislature".
  2. ^ Emogene Paulson, T.; Moses, Lloyd R. (1988). "Who's who Among the Sioux".
  3. ^ James William Emery obituary