Emma Jane Ewing was the daughter of Judge Christopher C. and Adeline (Metcalf) Ewing.
She was one of the few women of her time to attend college. She was a graduate of Jacksonville Female Academy, in Illinois.
As one of her hobbies, she enjoyed drawing and sketching.
Visiting her sister Ella in Tarpon Springs, Florida she met Granville E. Noblit Sr.
They married in 1888 and went on to have four children: Roy, Ruby (she died in 1966 in Princeton, New Jersey), Granville Jr., and Frank W. who sadly died at the age of 6 months.
"Emma was every bit the leader among the ladies of the community as was G.E. among the men. She was involved in and presided over several clubs and organizations in town."
"Mrs. Noblit has always been keenly interested in the upbuilding of the community. She served as president of the Woman's Club, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, the Parent-Teacher's Association, Cycadia Cemetery Association, American Legion Auxiliary and was one of the oldest and most active members of the Presbyterian Church. Of genial Nature, and by her untiring efforts in the activities of various organizations, she endeared herself to all."
"She was also among the early members of the W.T.I.A., (Women's Town Improvement Association, later renamed the Garden Club which still exists today).
"She served as recording secretary of the ladies' society at the Presbyterian Church for several years."
"Emma served as an organist for other churches in town as needed."
The above quotes were taken from "Once Upon a Bayou" written by Emma's great-granddaughter Jill NOBLIT MacGregor.
Emma Jane Ewing was the daughter of Judge Christopher C. and Adeline (Metcalf) Ewing.
She was one of the few women of her time to attend college. She was a graduate of Jacksonville Female Academy, in Illinois.
As one of her hobbies, she enjoyed drawing and sketching.
Visiting her sister Ella in Tarpon Springs, Florida she met Granville E. Noblit Sr.
They married in 1888 and went on to have four children: Roy, Ruby (she died in 1966 in Princeton, New Jersey), Granville Jr., and Frank W. who sadly died at the age of 6 months.
"Emma was every bit the leader among the ladies of the community as was G.E. among the men. She was involved in and presided over several clubs and organizations in town."
"Mrs. Noblit has always been keenly interested in the upbuilding of the community. She served as president of the Woman's Club, the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, the Parent-Teacher's Association, Cycadia Cemetery Association, American Legion Auxiliary and was one of the oldest and most active members of the Presbyterian Church. Of genial Nature, and by her untiring efforts in the activities of various organizations, she endeared herself to all."
"She was also among the early members of the W.T.I.A., (Women's Town Improvement Association, later renamed the Garden Club which still exists today).
"She served as recording secretary of the ladies' society at the Presbyterian Church for several years."
"Emma served as an organist for other churches in town as needed."
The above quotes were taken from "Once Upon a Bayou" written by Emma's great-granddaughter Jill NOBLIT MacGregor.
Gravesite Details
Buried in the Noblit family plot with husband Granville E. Noblit Sr. and her sons Frank and Granville (Jr).
Family Members
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Marie Elizabeth Ewing Emery
1850–1924
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Reuben Christopher Ewing
1853–1931
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George Marcus Ewing
1854–1916
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Dr Francis Marion "F.M." Ewing
1857–1919
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Alexander B. Ewing
1859–1866
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Margaret Elizabeth "Madge" Ewing Brearley
1864–1936
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Martha Ellen "Ella" Ewing Wagner
1867–1962
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Frederick "Freddie" Ewing
1872–1945
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