Emma Armstrong was born in Franklin County, Iowa, on June 19, 1869 to Henry Wagner and Sarah Meyers. She moved to Iowa Falls with her family when she was a small girl. She was married in 1888 to Tracy Armstrong, who preceded her in death in 1922. Five children also preceded her in death. Mrs. Armstrong passed away on October 29, 1956 in Cedar Rapids, where she lived her last ten years. She was buried in Union Cemetery. Her will stated that the proceeds from her estate should be used to “aid worthy student to attain a college education.”