YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Ernest Knight 1874–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan-Feb-Mar 1874

Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

Death Date: 03 Dec 1938

Death Location: Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

Father: Thomas Knight

Mother: Mary Robinson

Spouse(s): Maud Sawford

Children(s): Maud Wade, Leslie Knight, Archibald Knight

In 1874, Ernest Knight entered the world in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England, born to Thomas Sargent Knight And Mary Ann Robinson. In 1881, Ernest Knight resided in 50 Duck Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. In 1891, Ernest Knight resided in 50 Duck Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. Ernest Knight married Maud Beatrice Sawford, and had children including Archibald Dennis Knight, Leslie Frank Knight, Maud Lilian Wade. Ernest Knight passed away in 1938 in Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

Find more search results for Ernest Knight
EK

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1874, Ernest Knight entered the world in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England, born to Thomas Sargent Knight And Mary Ann Robinson.
  • In 1881, Ernest Knight resided in 50 Duck Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.
  • In 1891, Ernest Knight resided in 50 Duck Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.
  • Ernest Knight married Maud Beatrice Sawford, and had children including Archibald Dennis Knight, Leslie Frank Knight, Maud Lilian Wade.
  • Ernest Knight passed away in 1938 in Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Knight
1835–1916
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
TK
Mary Robinson
1832–1916
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
MR

Spouses(s)

Maud Sawford
1876–1964
Birth Location: Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, England
MS

Children(s)

Maud Wade
1903–
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
MW
Leslie Knight
1909–
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
LK
Archibald Knight
1906–1993
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
AK

Ernest Knight's Ancestors

Self
Ernest Knight
1874–1938
Birth Place: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
Thomas Sargent Knight
1835–1916
Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Mary (Ann) Robinson
1832–1916
Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Grandparents
Ebenezer Knight
1811–1886
Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Elizabeth Sarjeant
1809–1892
Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Knight
1775–1851
Hannah Sabey
1773–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Knight
1743–1818
Elizabeth Peet
1749–
William Sabey
1748–
Sarah Roberts
1750–1773

Ernest Knight's Descendants

1.
EK
Ernest Knight (Jan-Feb-Mar 1874–03 Dec 1938) m. Maud (Beatrice) Sawford (17 May 1876–26 Nov 1964)
  1. 1. Maud (Lilian) Wade 1903–
  2. 2. Leslie (Frank) Knight 1909–
  3. 3. Archibald (Dennis) Knight 1906–1993

Ernest Knight's Timeline

10 Records

1874
Jan-Feb-Mar 1874
Birth of Ernest Knight in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1881
1881
Age 7
Ernest Knight resided here in 50 Duck Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
50 Duck Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1891
1891
Age 17
Ernest Knight resided here in 50 Duck Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
50 Duck Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1901
1901
Age 27
Ernest Knight resided here in 11 Victoria Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
11 Victoria Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 37
Ernest Knight resided here in 17 Irchester Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
17 Irchester Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1925
1925
Age 51
Ernest Knight resided here in 12 York Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
12 York Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1938
30 Nov 1938
Age 64
Ernest Knight resided here in 12 York Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
12 York Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1938
30 Nov 1938
Age 64
Death of Ernest Knight in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1938
03 Dec 1938
Age 64
Burial of Ernest Knight in Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1939
18 Feb 1939
Age 65
Ernest Knight - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan-Feb-Mar 1874
    Event Place: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1211; Folio 55; Page 18; GSU roll: 6096321.
    [2] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1569; Folio: 13; Page: 20; GSU roll: 1341377
    [3] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [4] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1440; Folio: 167; Page: 24
    [5] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 8550; Schedule Number: 247
    [6] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: 50 Duck Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1569; Folio: 13; Page: 20; GSU roll: 1341377

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: 50 Duck Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1211; Folio 55; Page 18; GSU roll: 6096321.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 11 Victoria Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1440; Folio: 167; Page: 24

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: 17 Irchester Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 8550; Schedule Number: 247

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: 12 York Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1938
    Event Place: 12 York Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941, National Probate Calendar

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1938
    Event Place: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941, National Probate Calendar
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 03 Dec 1938
    Event Place: Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1939
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941, National Probate Calendar
Find more search results for Ernest Knight

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE