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Emma Abbott ( December 9 , 1850January 5 , 1891 ), American Opera singer, was born in Chicago, Illinois and studied in Milan and Paris . She had a fine Soprano voice, and appeared first in opera in London under Colonel Mapleson's direction at Covent Garden , also singing at important concerts. She organized an opera company known by her name, and toured extensively in the United States , where she enjoyed considerable reputation. In 1873 she married E. J. Wetherell (Wethereil). She died at Salt Lake City .