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Later, their small family fell subject to intense scrutiny during the later part of the Marian Persecutions. They avoided true persecution due to Emma's quick thinking to hide their English Bible (and other items suggestive of their Protestant beliefs) under a loose floorboard in their supply warehouse. Unfortunately, the stress of the situation cost them the life of their first child who died at birth in 1555. | Later, their small family fell subject to intense scrutiny during the later part of the Marian Persecutions. They avoided true persecution due to Emma's quick thinking to hide their English Bible (and other items suggestive of their Protestant beliefs) under a loose floorboard in their supply warehouse. Unfortunately, the stress of the situation cost them the life of their first child who died at birth in 1555. | ||
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Emma is a musician (often found with a guitar in hand around the campfire). Other pursuits include hand embroidery, music composition, and target archery. She dabbles in rapier at the encouragement of her husband. | Emma is a musician (often found with a guitar in hand around the campfire). Other pursuits include hand embroidery, music composition, and target archery. She dabbles in rapier at the encouragement of her husband. | ||
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The daughter of shipwright James Baker, Emma met her husband, James Elwic, through mutual family business in the shipbuilding industry. They married in 1550, and was nicknamed "Godwif" ('goodwife') by her husband.
Later, their small family fell subject to intense scrutiny during the later part of the Marian Persecutions. They avoided true persecution due to Emma's quick thinking to hide their English Bible (and other items suggestive of their Protestant beliefs) under a loose floorboard in their supply warehouse. Unfortunately, the stress of the situation cost them the life of their first child who died at birth in 1555.
Activities
Emma is a musician (often found with a guitar in hand around the campfire). Other pursuits include hand embroidery, music composition, and target archery. She dabbles in rapier at the encouragement of her husband.