Emma Chapman

F, #385, b. 2 December 1857, d. 1941
Pedigree
     Emma Chapman was born illegitimate on 2 December 1857 at Banham, Norfolk, England.1,2 She was the daughter of William Prentice and Hannah Chapman. She was baptized at Banham Parish Church, Banham, Norfolk, England, on 13 June 1858. Religion: Church of England.2,3 She married John Copeman at Banham Parish Church, Banham, Norfolk, England, on 21 March 1879.4 As of 21 March 1879, her married name was Emma Copeman. The marriage of Emma Chapman and John Copeman was registered in the period January to March 1879 in the Guiltcross registration district.5
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1881 census at Westgate, Banham, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Copeman, head; Emma Copeman, wife; Alice Caroline Copeman, daughter.6
She was the informant for Pollie May Copeman's birth at Banham, Norfolk, England, on 9 May 1888.7
She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1891 census at Kenninghall Road, Banham, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Copeman, head; Emma Copeman, wife; Alice Copeman, daughter; Florence Copeman, daughter; Hettie Copeman, daughter; Frederick Copeman, son; Pollie Copeman, daughter.8

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1901 census at Back Lane, Banham, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Copeman, head; Emma Copeman, wife; Emma Copeman, daughter; May Copeman, daughter; Frederick Copeman, son; Olga Copeman, daughter.9

She was listed as head of household's wife in the 1911 census at Back Lane, Banham, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: John Copeman, head; Emma Copeman, wife; Pollie May Copeman, daughter; Frederick John Copeman, son; Olga Victoria, daughter.10
Emma Copeman was listed in the 1939 National Register on 29 September 1939 at Church Lane, Wayland Rural District, Norfolk, England. Those recorded in the household were: Emma Copeman.1
Emma's death was registered in the period January to March 1941 in the Wayland registration district.11

Children of Emma Chapman and William John Copeman

Citations

  1. [S4927] 1939, National Register of England and Wales, "Address: Church Lane, Schedule Number: 87, Sub Number: 1, Surname: Copeman, First Name: Emma, Sex: female, Birthday: 2nd Dec, Year of Birth: 57, Condition as to Marriage: widowed, Personal Occupation: Unpaid Domestic duties."
  2. [S4905] Emma Chapman, Baptism entry, "Baptized 1858 June 13, No. 1511, Emma daughter of, Parents: Hannah Chapman, Banham, Single woman, Performed by: T.G. Fardell, Rector."
  3. [S4906] LDS Church (new FamilySearch), International Genealogical Index, "Emma Chapman, female. Christening: 13 JUN 1858 Banham, Norfolk, England. Mother: Hannah Chapman."
  4. [S4921] John Copeman to Emma Chapman, Statutory Register of Marriages in the Parish of Banham in the County of Norfolk, "1879. Marriage solemnized at Parish Church in the parish of Banham in the County of Norfolk. No. 324, on March 21, 1879. John Copeman, of age, Bachelor, Woodman, resident at Banham, Father: John Copeman, Woodman. Emma Chapman, of age, Spinster, Servant, resident at Banham, Father: William Prentice, Labourer. Married in the parish Church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, after Banns by me, J.G. Fardell, Rector. This Marriage was solemnized between us, John Copeman, Emma Chapman in the presence of us, William Chapman, Matilda Moore."
  5. [S4886] (William) John Copeman, Emma Chapman, Marriages registered in January, February and March, 1879.
    "Copeman, John, District: Guiltcross, Vol: 4b, Page: 353"
    "Chapman, Emma, District: Guiltcross, Vol: 4b, Page: 353."
  6. [S71] 1881, English Census, "Emma Copeman, wife, married, aged 23, born in Banham, Norfolk, resident at Westgate."
  7. [S356] Polly May Copeman, Birth registration, "Ninth May 1888 Banham RSD. Polly May, Girl. Father: John Copeman. Mother: Emma Copeman formerly Chapman. Occupation of father: Woodman. Informant: E. Copeman Mother Banham. Registered: Seventh July 1888, Isaac Vertigen Registrar."
  8. [S198] 1891, English Census, "Emma Copeman, wife, married, aged 33, born in Banham, Norfolk, resident at Kenninghall Road."
  9. [S58] 1901, English Census, "Emma Copeman, wife, married, aged 42, born in Banham, Norfolk, resident at Back Lane."
  10. [S4826] 1911, English Census, "Emma Copeman, wife, female, age 53, married, born in Banham, Norfolk, resident at Back Lane, Banham, Attleborough, Norfolk."
  11. [S4904] Emma Copeman née Chapman, Statutory register of deaths, Deaths registered in January, February and March, 1941.
    "Copeman, Emma, Age: 83, District: Wayland, Vol: 4b, Page: 597."