My research over several years has left me with a fair understanding of some common characteristics of the Emonson nature and stature.  Generally, they have been an honest, hard working, determined people who were extremely loyal to their spouse and family.

Over several generations there were often long periods with little contact between siblings.  I believe this was not due to a lack of concern, more a preparedness to go out and ‘do their own thing' without need of security of kin. 

Early members were of a strict, primitive Methodist belief, most likely fairly inflexible and demanding of their own effort to provide, succeed and be good contributors to their community.  Their physical appearance was more often of short stature - perhaps stocky.  A common feature is a largish head with strong, broad forehead covered in a good crop of hair.  Bushy eyebrows were prevalent.  Being fairly serious people, a broad open smile or outburst of laughter was not common.  However, a well-developed, dry and witty sense of humour is frequently evident.

My Great Uncle David Emonson (1863 – 1923), made these interesting comments in two of his letters of 1921 - both written to his nephew Keith Emonson.

I think I have written enough to prove that, excluding myself, the Emonsons have put up a good fight with adverse circumstances and have proved their right to an honourable position in the world.  For collectively they have given more to the country than they received and therefore the world is richer for their existence.

However, I am not learned enough to lay down on the subject (the origin of the name Emonson).  It does not matter how the name came to us, we have it, and the only thing we need to consider is to keep it good, or make it better.

I have read that a person's ancestors influence him at times, especially when he is under strain.  One author went so far as to say that 'Live folks are only dead folks warmed over!'  That is an extreme statement to make, but there is no doubt that the breed of the man is a very great factor in his mental and physical composition.  Even here in Rubyvale (Queensland, Australia), there are breeds of people whom I have known for 2 or 3 generations, and they nearly all, when tested, show a dark spot, either a mental or moral blindness, which seems incurable.  When I have made a blunder or played some of my peculiar little games, I have often thought,  Now which of my ancestors was dominating me that time?  It is not fair of me to try and shove the blame on my forefathers, is it?  A man must allow that he has his discretion and a will power belonging to himself, for the use of which he is personally responsible to God.  However, the subjects of heredity and environment, are

too complex for me.