James Knott 1770–1854
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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1770, James Knott entered the world in Metheringham, Lincolnshire. James Knott married mary tompson, and had children including john knott. James Knott passed away in 1854 in Timberland, Lincolnshire, England.
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1Baptism Records England Births & Baptisms 1538-1975 - Findmypast
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2Marriage Records England Marriages 1538-1973 - Findmypast
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3Record Lancashire Banns & Marriages - Findmypast
Life Timeline
Frequently Asked Questions
- James Knott (1770–1854) was born in Metheringham, Lincolnshire and died in Timberland, Lincolnshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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James Knott's Ancestors
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