About Emma Duffin
Lived 1883 – 1979 (aged 95). Emma Duffin was a British nurse, diarist and writer.
Emma Duffin (8 November 1883 – 31 January 1979) was a Northern Irish nurse, diarist and welfare worker.
Early life Emma Sylvia Duffin was born at 26 University Square, Belfast on 8 November 1883. Her parents were Adam and Maria Duffin (née Drennan). She was the fourth daughter of their seven daughters and two sons. Both the Duffins and the Drennans were well connected in business and politics, with a tradition of taking part in public life, and were part of the non-subscribing Presbyterians. From 1911 to 1912, Duffin worked for the Van Bochen family as a governess in Pomerania, Germany. Emyr Estyn Evans mentioned her in his Encomium. and her great-niece Emma Makin.
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Who was Emma Duffin?
Northern Irish nurse, diarist and welfare worker (1883-1979)
When was Emma Duffin born?
Emma Duffin was born on 8 November 1883 in Belfast.
When did Emma Duffin die?
Emma Duffin died on 31 January 1979 in Belfast.
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Emma Duffin was a nurse, diarist and writer.
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Emma Duffin was British.
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