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Alan Knight 1899–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jul 1899

Birth Location: Newbury, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Death Date: 31 Aug 1985

Death Location: Avenue Cemetery, Levin, Horowhenua District, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Father: George Knight

Mother: Lucy Gore

Spouse(s): Ada Smith, Gertrude Cole

Children(s): Dorothy Knight

The story of Alan Knight began in 1899 in Newbury, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand. In 1942, Alan Knight resided in Palmerston North, New Zealand. In 1946, Alan Knight resided in Manawatu, New Zealand. Alan Knight married Ada Alice Smith, Gertrude Nellie Cole, and had children including Dorothy Alice Knight. Alan Knight passed away in 1985 in Avenue Cemetery, Levin, Horowhenua District, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • The story of Alan Knight began in 1899 in Newbury, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.
  • In 1942, Alan Knight resided in Palmerston North, New Zealand.
  • In 1946, Alan Knight resided in Manawatu, New Zealand.
  • Alan Knight married Ada Alice Smith, Gertrude Nellie Cole, and had children including Dorothy Alice Knight.
  • Alan Knight passed away in 1985 in Avenue Cemetery, Levin, Horowhenua District, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alan Knight's Ancestors

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Alan Knight
1899–1985
Birth Place: Newbury, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Parents
George William Knight
1861–1939
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
Lucy Gore
1870–1964
Newbury, Berkshire, England
Grandparents
William (Henry (Henry)) Knight
1837–1914
Saltash, Bodmin, Tywardreath, Cornwall, England
Isabella Dalgety
1832–1919
Dundee, Angus, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Knight
1806–1867
Mary Penrose
1806–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Knight
1767–1838
Philipa Hooper
1767–1842
John 3rd
1768–1841
Margaret Cook
1773–1839

Alan Knight's Descendants

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Alan Knight (13 Jul 1899–31 Aug 1985) m. Ada (Alice) Smith (1899–1985) m. Gertrude (Nellie) Cole (1911–1980)
  1. 1. Dorothy (Alice) Knight 1922–2011

Alan Knight's Timeline

6 Records

1899
13 Jul 1899
Birth of Alan Knight in Newbury, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Newbury, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
1942
22 Dec 1942
Age 43
Alan Knight resided here in Palmerston North, New Zealand
Palmerston North, New Zealand
1946
1946
Age 47
Alan Knight resided here in Manawatu, New Zealand
Manawatu, New Zealand
1947
1947
Age 48
Alan Knight resided here in Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
1985
30 Aug 1985
Age 86
Death of Alan Knight in Levin, Horowhenua, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Levin, Horowhenua, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
1985
31 Aug 1985
Age 86
Burial of Alan Knight in Avenue Cemetery, Levin, Horowhenua District, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
Avenue Cemetery, Levin, Horowhenua District, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jul 1899
    Event Place: Newbury, Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] New Zealand, Birth Index, N/A - microfiche from a private collector; New Zealand; Birth Index, 1840-1950
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1942
    Event Place: Palmerston North, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, World War II Ballot Lists

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Manawatu, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-2010, BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, City & Area Directories, BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; Collection Title: New Zealand City & Area Directories, 1866-1955; Directory: Wise´s New Zealand Post Office Directory

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1985
    Event Place: Levin, Horowhenua, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1985
    Event Place: Avenue Cemetery, Levin, Horowhenua District, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

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