He continued in that position until his death in 1863 , at his plantation in Brunswick County , North Carolina .
In 1851 , after losing the lawsuit , Emmons was hired by the state of North Carolina for the newly created position of State Geologist .
Emmons continued in that position until Emmons ' death in 1863 , at his plantation in Brunswick County North Carolina   Carolina .
In 1851 , after losing the lawsuit , Emmons was hired by the state of North Carolina for the newly created position of State Geologist .