Emma Ann King

A Civilian, Emma died on 23rd of January 1942 aged 74. 

Emma was born at Lowestoft on 10 February 1867, a daughter of George and Eliza Barber. In 1871 her family lived at Mariners Street Court and by 1881 at 7 Bishop’s Opening. 

In 1888 Emma married John Tuthill. John died and in 1891 Emma lodged at 58 High Street with the Tuttle family and she was a domestic servant. In 1893 Emma married William Thomas King and they moved to Forest Gate, Essex. 

By 1901 William had died and Emma returned to Lowestoft and lived at 25 Norwich Road, and she was a lodging house keeper. By 1911 Emma, and her children, were living at 42 Stanley Street and this was her home for the rest of her life. 

Emma died at her home, 42 Stanley Street, during an air raid.