1870-1924
Emily B Thomas was an assistant teacher to James Baxter at the Colored School from at least 1888. She pent most of her teaching career at Commerce Street School and was a member of the Phyllis Wheatly Society.
Emily was appointed a delegate to the National Congress of Colored Educators, by the Governor, in 1912.
In 1900, Emily lived with the father of Rose S. Ray Moryck, Adam Ray. In 1910, she lived on High Street with famous Newark Black doctor William H Washington. In 1915, she lived on Kearny St with Brenda Estelle Ray Moryck and Rose S. Ray Moryck. Upon her death, she was living in Brooklyn.
Bibliography
“Death of Veteran Teacher” New York Age Feb 23, 1924
Board of Education Reports: 1888, 1890, 1891, 1905
“Phyllis Wheatly Literary Social” New York Age Jun 3, 1915
“Phyllis Wheatley Club” Newark News Jan 28, 1911
“Phyllis Wheatley Club Luncheon” New York Age Jul 3, 1920
Census records
“Reappoints Murray, Names Delegates” Newark News Jun 27, 1912