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Gideon James Knight 1898 – 1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Dec 1898

Birth Location: Neath, Glamorgan, Wales

Death Date: Oct 1955

Death Location: Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales

Father: Isaiah Knight

Mother: Margaret Phillips

Spouse(s): Edith Picton

Children(s): Megan Barry, Betty Knight, Gideon Knight, Peter Knight, Isaiah Knight, Pearl Knight, graham Knight, John Knight

In 1898, Gideon James Knight entered the world in Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, born to Isaiah John Knight and Margaret (Knight) Phillips. In 1901, Gideon James Knight resided in Neath, Neath, Glamorgan, Wales. Gideon James Knight married Edith Maud Picton, and had children including Megan Lorraine Barry, Betty M Knight, Gideon James Picton Knight, Peter Knight, Isaiah Knight, Pearl Knight, graham Knight, John G Knight. Gideon James Knight passed away in 1955 in Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Gideon James Knight entered the world in Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, born to Isaiah John Knight and Margaret (Knight) Phillips.
  • In 1901, Gideon James Knight resided in Neath, Neath, Glamorgan, Wales.
  • Gideon James Knight married Edith Maud Picton, and had children including Megan Lorraine Barry, Betty M Knight, Gideon James Picton Knight, Peter Knight, Isaiah Knight, Pearl Knight, graham Knight, John G Knight.
  • Gideon James Knight passed away in 1955 in Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Gideon Knight's Ancestors

Self
Gideon Knight
1898 – 1955
Birth Place: Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
Parents
Isaiah John Knight
1875 – 1955
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
Margaret ((Knight)) Phillips
1881 – 1961
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
Grandparents
James (Henry) Knight
1837 – 1911
Stockport, Cheshire, England
Margaret Jones
1843 – 1896
Bryncoch, Glamorgan, Wales
William Phillips
1846 – 1892
Llangynyder, Glamorgan, Wales
Elizabeth Reed
1848 –
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales
Great-Grandparents
George Knight
1810 – 1907
Hannah Maggs
1810 – 1873
Morgan Jones
1813 – 1893
Elizabeth Evans
1817 – 1889
Mark Reed
1817 – 1896
Sarah Lewis
1822 – 1876
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Knight
1790 – 1875
Sarah Curtis
1787 – 1860
Elizabeth Curtis
1776 – 1866
David Jones
1784 – 1864
Eleanor Morgan
1782 – 1818
John Evans
1795 – 1886
Rachel Jenkins
1788 – 1875
George Read
1786 – 1879
Elizabeth Sevier
1784 – 1855
Lewell Lewis
Elizabeth Lewis

Gideon Knight's Descendants

1.
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Gideon (James) Knight (8 Dec 1898 – Oct 1955) m. Edith (Maud) Picton (1897 – Sep 1986)
  1. 1. Megan (Lorraine) Barry (8 Dec 1921 – 9 Mar 2009) m. Alexander (Joseph) Barry (13 Mar 1920 – 28 Jul 1985)
    1. 1. john Barry (Jul 1946 – ) m. Elizabeth (A) Thomas
      1. 1. Stephen Barry (Jul 1969 – ) m. Debra Perry (1969-1971 – )
      2. 2. Amanda Collier (Apr 1972 – ) m. Brett Collier (Oct 1970 – Apr 2025)
  2. 2. Betty (M) Knight (4 Oct 1923 – Sep 1946)
  3. 3. Gideon (James Picton) Knight (Jan 1927 – ) m. Olga (M L) Jones (27 Aug 1924 – Aug 2000)
    1. 1. Janet (M) Knight (22 Jan 1955 – ) m. Stephen Hughes (Apr 1953 – )
      1. 1. Kerry (Louise) Hughes (Bef. 1978 – )
      2. 2. louise (Hughes) thomas (7 Jan 1979 – )
      3. 3. Jessica (Lauren) Hughes (May 2001 – ) m. daniel owen
    2. 2. Graham (C) Knight (Jul 1956 – ) m. Janette Jenkins (1942-1944 – )
    3. 3. Anne (L) Knight (Jan 1960 – ) m. Stephen (C) Jones
  4. 4. Peter Knight (29 Apr 1931 – Nov 2000) m. Glenys (Mai) Mugford (Apr 1932 – 7 Jan 2011)
    1. 1. phillip Knight
  5. 5. Isaiah Knight (29 Nov 1932 – 20 Jan 2022) m. Kathleen Cooke (1940 – Oct 2023)
    1. 1. David james (10 Oct 1955 – ) m. Cheryll (A) O'keefe (Oct 1956 – )
      1. 1. David (Craig) Knight (24 Apr 1976 – 24 Apr 1995)
      2. 2. matthew Knight (Oct 1980 – )
    2. 2. Alan Knight (Oct 1956 – 1956)
    3. 3. Julie (knight) Thomas (Jul 1960 – ) m. Raymond (I) Turner (1957-1959 – ) m. anthony thomas
      1. 1. Marie (Clare) Turner (27 Apr 1982 – )
      2. 2. Simon (James) Turner (1984-1986 – )
    4. 4. susan Knight (Oct 1961 – ) m. Brian (J) Roberts (1960-1962 – Feb 2020)
    5. 5. Jacqueline Knight (1963 – ) m. Kenneth (Robert) Brew (Apr 1960 – )
      1. 1. Emma (Louise) Brew (1982 – ) m. Derrick (L) Miller (1 Oct 1972 – ) m. Matthew (Sean) Price (18 Jul 1984 – )
        1. 1. Jack (Lyndon Robert) Miller (27 Apr 2000 – )
        2. 2. hollie miller (6 Jun 2006 – )
        3. 3. harri price (3 Aug 2019 – )
      2. 2. kayleigh (ann) morgan (18 jul 1990 – )
        1. 1. madison (leigh) crocker (15 may 2017 – )
        2. 2. mason crocker (12 march 2024 – )
      3. 3. sarah (jane) morgan (2 Jun 1993 – ) m. dan evans (30 june 1992 – )
        1. 1. parker (jane) evans (13 feb 2019 – )
        2. 2. blake evans (4 feb 2025 – )
  6. 6. Pearl Knight (Apr 1934 – 2025) m. Ronald (F) Packington (Apr 1928 – )
    1. 1. andrew Packington (Oct 1964 – ) m. Deborah (A) Morris
  7. 7. graham Knight (1937 – ) m. Pamela Gillard (Oct 1937 – )
    1. 1. melanie Knight
    2. 2. Knight
    3. 3. Leanne Knight
  8. 8. John (G) Knight (30 Jan 1939 – Abt. 1949)

Gideon Knight's Timeline

11 Records

1898
8 Dec 1898
Birth of Gideon James Knight in Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
1898
8 Dec 1898
Birth of Gideon James Knight in Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
1901
1901
Age 3
Gideon James Knight resided here in Neath, Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
Neath, Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 13
Gideon James Knight resided here in Neath (Parish and Town), Neath (Parish and Town)
Neath (Parish and Town), Neath (Parish and Town)
1921
1921
Age 23
Gideon James Knight resided here in Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales
Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales
1939
1939
Age 41
Gideon James Knight resided here in Glamorganshire, Wales
Glamorganshire, Wales
1941
10 Jan 1941
Age 43
Gideon James Knight resided here in Neath, West Glamorgan, Wales
Neath, West Glamorgan, Wales
1954
1954
Age 56
Gideon James Knight resided here in Glamorgan, Wales
Glamorgan, Wales
1955
Dec 1955
Age 57
Death of Gideon James Knight in Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales
Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales
1955
Oct 1955
Age 57
Death of Gideon James Knight in Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales
Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales
1955
Oct 1955
Age 57
Death of Gideon James Knight in Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales
Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1898
    Event Place: Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960, The National Archives in Washington, DC; London, England, UK; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Inwards Passenger Lists; Class: Bt26; Piece: 872; Item: 135
    [2] 1911 Wales Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 32632; Schedule Number: 18
    [3] UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; BT27 Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Outwards Passenger Lists; Reference Number: Series BT27-124093
    [4] New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85
    [5] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 8b; Page: 386
    [6] 1901 Wales Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 5058; Folio: 74; Page: 7
    [7] England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915
    [8] UK, World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923, Western Front Association; London, England; WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers; Reference: 356/05mk
    [9] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/7347A
    [10] 1921 Wales Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/27017, ED 18, Sch 195; Book: 27017

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1898
    Event Place: Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/7347A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Neath, Neath, Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: 1901 Wales Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 5058; Folio: 74; Page: 7

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Neath (Parish and Town), Neath (Parish and Town)
    Record Source: 1911 Wales Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 32632; Schedule Number: 18

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1921 Wales Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/27017, ED 18, Sch 195; Book: 27017

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1927
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; BT27 Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Outwards Passenger Lists; Reference Number: Series BT27-124093

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1927
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1897-1957; Microfilm Serial or NAID: T715; RG Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; RG: 85

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1928
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960, The National Archives in Washington, DC; London, England, UK; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Inwards Passenger Lists; Class: Bt26; Piece: 872; Item: 135

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Glamorganshire, Wales
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/7347A

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1941
    Event Place: Neath, West Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Wales, Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's to current, Neath Guardian, etc.; Publication Date: 10 Jan 1941; Publication Place: Neath, West Glamorgan, Wales

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1954
    Event Place: Glamorgan, Wales
    Record Source: Glamorganshire, Wales, Electoral Registers, 1832-1978, Glamorgan Archives: Archifau Morgannwg; Cardiff, Wales; Glamorgan Electoral Registers; Reference: GD/C/RE/68/5

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960, The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; BT27 Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Outwards Passenger Lists; Reference Number: Series BT27-124093

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960, The National Archives in Washington, DC; London, England, UK; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Inwards Passenger Lists; Class: Bt26; Piece: 872; Item: 135

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Neath, (Swales)
    Record Source: UK, World War I Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923, Western Front Association; London, England; WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers; Reference: 356/05mk

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1955
    Event Place: Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1955
    Event Place: Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 1955
    Event Place: Neath, Glamorganshire, Wales
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 8b; Page: 386

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