Emma Colman

Female1832–

Brief Life History of Emma

When Emma Colman was born in 1832, in Norwich, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom, her father, Edmund Coleman, was 52 and her mother, Mary Ann Norgan, was 36. She lived in Norfolk, England, United Kingdom for about 10 years.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Emma? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Edmund Coleman
1780–1858
Mary Ann Norgan
1797–
Anna Maria Colman
1814–
William Colman
1816–1896
Edward
1819–
Joseph Colman
1823–1823
Edward John Richardson Colman
1826–
Emma Colman
1832–

Sources (2)

  • Emma Colman in household of Edmund Colman, "England and Wales Census, 1841"
  • Emma Ann Colman in household of Edmund Colman, "England and Wales Census, 1851"

Parents and Siblings

Siblings (6)

+1 More Child

World Events (8)

1833 · The Factory Act Restricts Child Labor

Age 1

The Factory Act restricted the hours women and children could work in textile mills. No child under the age of 9 were allowed to work, and children ages 9-13 could not work longer than 9 hours per day. Children up to the age of 13 were required to receive at least two hours of schooling, six days per week.

1843

Age 11

Dickens A Christmas Carol was first published.

1880 · School Attendance Becomes Mandatory for Children

Age 48

School attendance became compulsory from ages five to ten on August 2, 1880.

Name Meaning

Irish (Mayo and Sligo) and English: variant of Coleman .

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kohlmann or Kollmann .

Americanized form of Jewish (Ashkenazic) Kalman or Kolman .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a free account to view more about your family.
Create a FREE Account
Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
Share this with your family and friends.