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Emily Cordner-Pinkerton
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| Born | c. 1859 Newry, County Down
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| Died | 2 August 1902 (aged 42–43) |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Occupation | Publisher |
Emily Cordner-Pinkerton (c. 1859–1902) was an Irish publisher. She was known for creating annual books that shared local stories and history.
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Emily's Early Life
Emily Cordner-Pinkerton was born Emily Cordner around 1859. She was likely born in Newry, a town in County Down, Ireland. Her parents, William Henry and Matilda Cordner, owned a shop. They sold jewellery and fixed watches. Emily had at least three brothers.
When she was a child, Emily became sick with rheumatic fever. This illness made her heart weak. It affected her health for her whole life. After her father passed away, Emily taught music for a while.
On January 31, 1894, Emily married Rev. Samuel Pinkerton. He was a minister at the 1st Newry Presbyterian church. Samuel did something unusual for the time. He added Emily's last name to his own. This is why they became known as Cordner-Pinkerton.
Both Emily and Samuel were very interested in Irish nationalism. This means they cared deeply about Ireland's independence and culture. They especially admired the work of John Mitchel and John Martin.
Emily's Publishing Work
In 1897, Emily Cordner-Pinkerton started her own publishing work. She began creating an annual book called The open window. She published five of these books in total, one each year.
What Was in The Open Window?
These annual books were full of interesting things. They included:
- Stories about the local Newry area.
- Articles about the Irish language.
- Pieces about Irish history.
- Thoughts on daily life during that time.
- Advertisements for local businesses.
The annuals also had many photographs. Some of these pictures were taken by Emily and her husband. People who reviewed the books at the time really liked them. They said the books helped save local knowledge for children in the Newry area. They also praised the many illustrations in the books.
Family Life and Later Years
Besides her publishing work, Emily also had duties as a minister's wife. Emily and Samuel had two sons and two daughters together.
Having multiple pregnancies put a strain on her heart. Emily's heart had been weakened by rheumatic fever as a child. She sadly passed away from heart failure on August 2, 1902.
