Nevada, Emma b. February 7, 1859 d. June 20, 1940 Opera Singer. A leading coloratura soprano of the late 19th Century, she earned particular praise for interpreting the "bel canto" roles of Bellini and Donizetti. Born Emma Wixom in the Alpha mining camp where her physician father was working, she was raised in Nevada City, California. At age five she started singing in the Baptist Church, and in a local camp where, according to legend, the miners showered her with gold coins. In 1868, Emma moved to Austin, Nevada, when her family followed the...[Read More] (Bio by: Bob Hufford) St Peter and St Paul Churchyard, Crosby, Merseyside, England
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