Emma (Lambert) Nunn (1829 - 1920)

Born 1829 in Bacton, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Wife of John Nunn — married 16 Oct 1847 in Bacton, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Died 1920 at about age 91 in Tostock, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom

Biography

This profile is part of the Lambert Name Study.

Emma Lambert was born in 1829 in Bacton, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom. She was the daughter of Thomas Doe (sometimes called Thomas Doe Lambert) and Ann Southgate. Emma was baptised on 30 May 1830 in Old Newton, Suffolk, England.^[1][2]

In the 1841 census Emma (age 12) was living with her parents in Bacton, Suffolk, England. Her father was agricultural laborer.^[3]

Emma married John Nunn (born about 1829 in Rattlesden, Suffolk) on October 16, 1847 in Bacton, Suffolk.^[4] Together they had one son & 8 daughters.

1. Alfred Nunn (1848- ) ^[5][6]
2. Sarah Nunn (1850-1850) ^[7]
3. Laura Nunn (1851– ) ^[8]
4. Mary Ann Nunn (1854– ) ^[9]
5. Sophia Adelaide Nunn (1856– ) ^{[10] [11]}
6. Kate Nunn (1859-1867) ^[12]
7. Alice Nunn (1863– ) ^[13]
8. Eliza Nunn (1865- ) ^[14]
9. Lavinia Jane Nunn (1870– ) ^[15][16]

In the 1851 census Emma (age 21) was living with her husband and son Alfred in Earl Stonham, Suffolk, England. She was an agricultural laborer's wife.^[17]

In the 1861 census Emma (age 31) was the wife of John Nunn in Bacton, Suffolk, England. Her husband was an agricultural laborer. 5 children lived at home.^[18]

In the 1871 census Emma (age 40) was living with her husband, five daughters and a son on Gill Royd Terrace in Morley, Yorkshire, England. Her husband & son George were labourers, the two oldest girls were weavers, two were in school and the youngest was 8 months old. ^[19]

In the 1881 census Emma (age 47) was the wife of John Nunn in Morley, Yorkshire, Yorkshire West Riding, England. Her husband was a Laborer In Cloth Mill.^[20]

In the 1891 census Emma (age 59) was the wife of John Nunn at Gardener's Arms in Tostock, Suffolk, England. There were no occupations listed.^[21]

In the 1901 census Emma (age 67) was the widowed head of household in Tostock, Suffolk, England. She was a Retired Innkeeper.^[22]

In the 1911 census Emma (age 81) was the widowed head of household in Tostock, Suffolk, England. Her daughter Alice lived with her & was the caretaker of a school.^[23]

Emma's death (age 90) was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1920 in the Stow district.^[24]

Sources

1. ↑ Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007567436; FHL microfilm: 989587
   FamilySearch Record: NBZN-RY7 (accessed 29 August 2023)
   Emma Lambert baptism on 30 May 1830, daughter of Doo Lambert & Ann, in Old Newton, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.
2. ↑ Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007567436; FHL microfilm: 989587; Record number: 1096; Packet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: NY3F-M2B (accessed 29 August 2023)
   Emma Lambert baptism on 30 May 1831, daughter of Doo Lambert & Ann, in Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.
3. ↑ 1841 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1841"
   citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
   FamilySearch Record: M73Q-KJY (accessed 29 August 2023)
   FindMyPast Image
   Emma Doe (12) in Bacton in Hartismere registration district in Suffolk, England. Born in Suffolk.
4. ↑ Marriage: "England Marriages, 1538–1973"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 008066059; FHL microfilm: 952439
   FamilySearch Record: N211-63L (accessed 29 August 2023)
   Emma Doe marriage to John Nunn on 16 Oct 1847 in Bacton, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.
5. ↑ Baptism of son Alfred Nunn: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 008066061; FHL microfilm: 952437
   FamilySearch Record: N158-XQW (accessed 29 August 2023)
   Emma's son Alfred Nunn baptism on 9 Jun 1850 in Earl Stonham, Suffolk, England, United Kingdom.
6. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 29 August 2023)
   Nunn, Alfred (Mother's maiden name: Lambert).
   GRO Reference: 1848 Jul-Aug-Sep in Stow Union Volume 12 Page 440.
7. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 29 August 2023)
   Nunn, Sarah (Mother's maiden name: Lambert).
   GRO Reference: 1850 Jul-Aug-Sep in Bosmere and Claydon Union Volume 12 Page 350.
8. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 29 August 2023)
   Nunn, Laura (Mother's maiden name: Lambert).
   GRO Reference: 1851 Oct-Nov-Dec in Bosmere and Claydon Volume 12 Page 341.
9. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 29 August 2023)
   Nunn, Mary Ann (Mother's maiden name: Lambert).
   GRO Reference: 1854 Jul-Aug-Sep in Hartismere Volume 04A Page 440.
10. ↑ Baptism of daughter Sophia Hedlit Nunn: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007566919; FHL microfilm: 1542222
    FamilySearch Record: N2KL-HQ4 (accessed 29 August 2023)
    Emma's daughter Sophia Hedlit Nunn baptism on 25 Dec 1870 in Morley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
11. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 29 August 2023)
    Nunn, Sophia Adelaide (Mother's maiden name: Lambert).
    GRO Reference: 1856 Oct-Nov-Dec in Woodbridge Volume 04A Page 545.
12. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 29 August 2023)
    Nunn, Kate (Mother's maiden name: Lanbert).
    GRO Reference: 1859 Apr-May-Jun in Hartismere Volume 04A Page 517.
13. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 29 August 2023)
    Nunn, Alice (Mother's maiden name: Lambert).
    GRO Reference: 1863 Jan-Feb-Mar in East Grinstead Volume 02B Page 114.
14. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 29 August 2023)
    Nunn, (Mother's maiden name: Lambert).
    GRO Reference: 1865 Jul-Aug-Sep in East Grinstead Volume 02B Page 114.
15. ↑ Baptism of daughter Lavinia Jane Nunn: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007566919; FHL microfilm: 1542222
    FamilySearch Record: JSTB-WXN (accessed 29 August 2023)
    Emma's daughter Lavinia Jane Nunn baptism on 25 Dec 1870 in Morley, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom.
16. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 29 August 2023)
    Nunn, Lavinia Jane (Mother's maiden name: Dolambert).
    GRO Reference: 1870 Jul-Aug-Sep in Dewsbury Volume 09B Page 533.
17. ↑ 1851 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1851"
    citing Earl Stonham, Suffolk, England, p. 13; citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
    FamilySearch Record: SGRD-55W (accessed 29 August 2023)
    FindMyPast Image
    Emma Nunn (21), wife, Ag Lab Wife, in household of John Nunn (27) in Earl Stonham in Bosmere registration district in Suffolk, England. Born in Bacton, Suffolk.
18. ↑ 1861 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1861"
    citing PRO RG 9, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
    FamilySearch Record: M7ZG-T26 (accessed 29 August 2023)
    FindMyPast Image
    Emma Nunn (31), wife, in household of John Nunn (32) in Bacton in Hartismere registration district in Suffolk, England. Born in Barton, Suffolk.
19. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England Census"
    The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 4577; Folio: 74; Page: 5; GSU roll: 847252; ED, institution, or vessel: 4; Household schedule number: 23
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7619 #26414346 (accessed 29 August 2023)
    Emma Nunn (40), wife, in household of John Nunn (42) in Morley in Dewsbury registration district in Yorkshire, England. Born in Suffolk England.
20. ↑ 1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881"
    citing p. 32, Piece/Folio 4543/110, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,274
    FamilySearch Record: Q27T-PRKW (accessed 29 August 2023)
    FindMyPast Image
    Emma Nunn (47), wife, in household of John Nunn (58) in Morley, Yorkshire, Yorkshire West Riding in Dewsbury registration district in England. Born in Bactden, Suffolk, England.
21. ↑ 1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891"
    citing PRO RG 12, Suffolk county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
    FamilySearch Record: 4F4D-F6Z (accessed 29 August 2023)
    FindMyPast Image
    Emma Nunn (59), wife, in household of John Nunn (71) in Tostock in Stow registration district in Suffolk, England. Born in Suffolk, England.
22. ↑ 1901 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1901"
    citing Rattlesden subdistrict, PRO RG 13, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey
    FamilySearch Record: XSV3-HWW (accessed 29 August 2023)
    FindMyPast Image
    Emma Nunn (67), widowed, Retired Innkeeper, head of household in Tostock in Stow registration district in Suffolk, England. Born in Bacton, Suffolk.
23. ↑ 1911 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1911"
    citing PRO RG 14, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey
    FamilySearch Record: X7GV-YVM (accessed 29 August 2023)
    FindMyPast Image
    Emma Nunn (81), widowed, None, head of household in Tostock in Stow registration district in Suffolk, England. Born in Bacton, Suffolk.
24. ↑ Death Registration: "England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"
    citing Death, Stow, Suffolk, England, General Register Office, Southport, England
    FamilySearch Record: 2JCJ-GFN (accessed 29 August 2023)
    Emma Nunn death registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1920 in Stow (age 90).

Research Notes

• GRO has been checked for any children born with the Surname Nunn and mother's maiden name Lambert between 1847-1875. The filter for "Similar Names" was selected to catch spelling errors. Note: There were two other couples with the same surnames. Eliza Lambert & John Nunn married in Newmarket, Suffolk in 1858 (Vol. 3b page 1213). Alfred Nunn and Emily Lambert married in Bosmere, Suffolk in 1870 (Vol. 4a page. 729)