Emma DEAKIN
(1871 - 1966)
Emma DEAKIN was the eldest daughter of Samuel Pownall DEAKIN and Sarah Ann SIDEBOTTOM. Emma was born in 1871, Wigan, Lancashire[1].
In the 1881 Census, Emma is recorded as a 'Scholar', living at 13 Wignall Street, Wigan, with her mother, Sarah and her 7 brothers and sisters. In the 1891 Census, Emma, aged 20, is recorded as living at 49 Corporation Street, Wigan, with her parents, brother and 4 sisters, occupation 'Jam Wrapper'.
Emma married Edwin LARGE (1873-1950) from Norfolk in 1900 in Wigan[2]. In the 1901 Census, Emma and Edwin are recorded as living at 52 Old Road, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Lancashire. Edwin's occupation is listed as 'Bread Baker and Confectionist'.
Edwin died, aged 77 years, on 6 Feb 1950[2] and is buried in Lower Ince Cemetery, Wigan, plot no. A487 with his parents-in-law Samuel and Sarah Deakin and brother-in-law Samuel Deakin.
Emma died on 20 Feb 1966.
[1]: Source: Register of Births registered in January, February, March in 1871. Wigan, Vol 8c page 106.
[2]: Register of Marriages registered in April, May, June in 1900. Wigan, Vol 8c page 169.
[3]: Register of Deaths registered in January, February, March in 1950. Ince, Vol 10c page 640.