Emily was born in Baildon to James Tennant and Elizabeth Willis. Emily began work in Saltaire Mill in Octber 1901 aged just 14. She worked in the spinning department until 1936 and then as a cleaner for a further 25 years in the engine room and later in the yarn office. In 1953 Emily received a Long Service Certificate from Salts (Saltaire) Ltd in recognition of her 50 years service. From 1911 Emily lived with her parents and sister in Shipley and died in 1974 aged 87 and was buried in Nab Wood Cemetery, Shipley.
Biography on Saltaire Collection website