The introduction gives a background to Emma and a biography. She was born Emma Avis, 16 September 1836, daughter of Susannah Lagden who was born 20 May 1812. On 4 Jan 1854 Emma was at Mr E. Clark's, East Mersea.
Her siblings were Joshua Avis born 23 May 1838, Susannah Avis born 13 Nov 1840, Mehalah Thirza Avis born 22 Jan 1843, Mary Ann Avis born 22 Jul 1844, William Henry Avis born 24 Sep 1847.
Susannah Lagden Avis died 27 Sep 1847. William Henry Avis died 7 Nov 1847.
Emma Avis died 1881.

In 1864 Emma Avis married Boatman Haward at East Mersea Church. Emma's father was the landlord of the Dog and Pheasant at the time or the marriage and Boatman Haward was an oyster merchant.