Emily Ashley

Emily Ashley 

Born: 1855, Nuneaton 

Baptised: 25 December 1871, Bulkington 

Father: Ephraim Ashley (b. 1828) – in 1861 Silk Ribbon Weaver 

Mother: Jane Ashley (b. 1830)

Brothers: Edwin Ashley (b. 1861)

Sisters: Clara Jane Ashley (b. 1857), Louisa Sarah Ashley (b. 1859), Ellen Ashley (b. 1863)

In 1861 – 

She is at Church Street, Bulkington. Her grandfather, George Cuthbert Senior (b. 1797), and her uncle, Edward Cuthbert (b. 1834), are listed as ‘Carpenter’. Emily and her grandmother, Sarah Cuthbert (b. 1800), are unlisted.

In 1871 – 

She is at Church Street, Bulkington. Her grandfather, George Cuthbert Senior (b. 1797), is listed as ‘Cow Keeper’. Her grandmother, Sarah Cuthbert (b. 1800), is unlisted. Emily is listed as ‘Pupil Teacher’. 

In 1881 – 

She is at School House, Portland Street, Newark upon Trent. Emily and Elizabeth Dakin (b. 1858) are listed as ‘Elementary Teacher’. 

In 1891 – 

She is at Wood Farm, Barnacle Lane, Bulkington as a visitor. William A Lage (b. 1863) is listed as ‘Farmer’. His wife, Louisa S Lage (b. 1859), and son, Reginald C Lage (b. 1891), are unlisted. Emily’s sister, Ellen, is listed as ‘Leash Maker’. Emily is listed as ‘Elementary Teacher’. There is a servant, Sarah Ann Wright (b. 1877).

In 1901 – 

She is at Church Street, Bulkington. Her mother is listed as ‘Leash Maker’. Emily is listed as ‘Watch Maker’s Clerk’. 

d.         5 September 1902, Nuneaton  

ASHLEY, Emily of Church Street, Bulkington, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, spinster died 5 September 1902. Probate to Edwin Ashley, builder. Effects £743, 7s, 11d. Resworn January 1903 £948, 7s, 11d.