Emma Shotton

Emma Louisa Shotton 

Born: 1852, Birmingham 

Father: Joseph Shotton (b. 1825)

Mother: Mary Ann Shotton 

Brothers: William J Shotton (b. 1856)

Marriage:        28 November 1908, West Bromwich 

Husband:         Edward Done 

                        b. 1847

                        Schoolmaster 

In 1871 –

She is at Ruston Street, Birmingham. Her father is listed as widower and ‘Pearl Turner’. Her brother, William, is listed as ‘Architect Office’. Emma is listed as ‘Pupil Teacher’. 

In 1881 –

She is at 20 Sycamore Road, Aston. Her father is listed as widower and ‘Pearl B Turner (Button)’. Emma is listed as ‘School Mistress’. Her brother, William, is listed as ‘Clerk’. 

In 1891 –

She is at New Street, Warwickshire. Emma is listed as ‘Elementary Schoolmistress’. Eva C Adams (b. 1870) is listed as ‘Elementary Teacher’. There is a servant, Emma Glasby (b. 1873).

In 10/97 – 

Address is National School, Erdlington, Birmingham. 

In 1901 –

She us at West Street, Knighton. Ann E David (b. 1845) and Emma are listed as ‘National Schoolmistress’. Clara M David (b. 1878) is listed as ‘Assistant Schoolmistress’. 

In 04/09 – 

Marries Edward Done on 28.11.08 in West Bromwich. Add: 138 Church Road, Erdlington, Birmingham.

Also presented a Silver Tea Service after 15 years as Head at Knighton.

In 1911 –

She is at 31 Hart Road, Erdington. Her husband is listed as ‘Government Certified Schoolmaster’. Emma is unlisted.

In 1921 – 

She is at 31 Hart Road, Birmingham. Her husband is listed as ‘Builder’s Clerk’. Emma is unlisted. 

In 00/37 – 

Death recorded as 25.04.1937. 

d.         25 April 1937, Birmingham 

DONE, Emma Louisa of 31 Hart Road, Erdington, Birmingham, widow died 25 April. Probate Birmingham 15 June to John Cameron, accountant and Clara Louisa Lee, spinster. Effects £1051, 14s, 3d.