Hugh Alexander Emerson (1793[1] – May 29, 1860) was a lawyer and politician in Newfoundland.
He represented Bonavista Bay in the Newfoundland House of Assembly from 1837 to 1842.
Emerson was a candidate in the 1832 general election, losing to William Brown.
In 1849, he was named Master in Chancery for the Newfoundland Supreme Court.
[2] His brother George was also a lawyer and served in the Newfoundland assembly.