Lawrence, Emily (nee Edwards) (1840-1915)

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Transcription of obituary published in the Primitive Methodist Magazine 

Mrs. Lawrence passed away on Wednesday, November 17th, at the age of seventy-six, after a long illness. Born and reared in a small village in Norfolk, on marriage Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence removed to Watton, where it was their joy to support generously all denominational interests. She gave the best of herself and her services to the Church. Her home often sheltered the ministers. 

The family came to Tunbridge Wells over thirty years ago, and were among our best members and workers. She was a most devoted and self-sacrificing wife, a wise and loving mother, a loyal Primitive Methodist, and a humble and faithful Christian, a great yet a patient and cheerful sufferer. The warmest sympathy is felt for her children. 

The funeral took place at Camden-road on November 22nd, and a memorial service was held on Sunday evening.

Family

Emily was born on 24 May 1840 at Snetterton, Norfolk, to parents Thomas Edwards, who worked the land (1851), and Susan Saunders. She was baptised on 21 June 1840 at Snetterton.

She married George Lawrence (1836-1908) on 12 November 1859 at Snetterton, Norfolk. Census returns identify nine children.

• Anna Lydia (1861-1880)
• Lucy Ann (b1865)
• William George (1869-1945) – a green potato salesman (1891)
• Albert Edward (1871-1937) – a coal carman (1911)
• Lilly Emily (b1871)
• Ernest Edward (1874-1948) – a draper’s apprentice (1891)
• Florence Jessie (1877-1919) – married Alvan Hooker, a grocer (1911), in 1900
• Thomas Bertram (1878-1951) – a grocer (1911)
• Anna (b1887)

Emily died on 17 November 1915 at Tunbridge Wells, Kent.

References

Primitive Methodist Magazine 1916/411

Census Returns and Births, Marriages & Deaths Registers