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James Knight 1838–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1838

Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

Death Date: 15 Mar 1871

Death Location: Westminster, London, England

Father: John Knight

Mother: Maria Linnitt

Spouse(s): Emily Preedy

Children(s):

The story of James Knight began in 1838 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. In 1841, James Knight resided in High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. In 1851, James Knight resided in High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. James Knight married Emily Preedy. James Knight passed away in 1871 in Westminster, London, England.

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Biography

  • The story of James Knight began in 1838 in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.
  • In 1841, James Knight resided in High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.
  • In 1851, James Knight resided in High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.
  • James Knight married Emily Preedy.
  • James Knight passed away in 1871 in Westminster, London, England.

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Children(s)

James Knight's Ancestors

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James Knight
1838–1871
Birth Place: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
John Knight
1808–1880
Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Maria Linnitt
1807–1892
Naseby, Northamptonshire, England
Grandparents
Thomas Knight
1781–1865
Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Ann Sarjant
1781–1853
Northamptonshire, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Knight's Timeline

6 Records

1838
Abt. 1838
Birth of James Knight in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1841
1841
Age 3
James Knight resided here in High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1851
1851
Age 13
James Knight resided here in High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1871
15 Mar 1871
Age 33
James Knight resided here in 40 St. James Place, St. James Street, Westminster, London, England
40 St. James Place, St. James Street, Westminster, London, England
1871
15 Mar 1871
Age 33
Death of James Knight in Westminster, London, England
Westminster, London, England
1871
29 Apr 1871
Age 33
James Knight - Probate in Principal Registry, London, England
Principal Registry, London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1838
    Event Place: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1743; Folio: 302; Page: 22; GSU roll: 87698.
    [2] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 802; Book: 11; Civil Parish: Rushden; County: Northamptonshire; Enumeration District: 5 6 7; Folio: 16; Page: 24; Line: 3; GSU roll: 438876
    [3] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index:

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 802; Book: 11; Civil Parish: Rushden; County: Northamptonshire; Enumeration District: 5 6 7; Folio: 16; Page: 24; Line: 3; GSU roll: 438876

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1743; Folio: 302; Page: 22; GSU roll: 87698.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1871
    Event Place: 40 St. James Place, St. James Street, Westminster, London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941, National Probate Calendar

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1871
    Event Place: Westminster, London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941, National Probate Calendar
    [2] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index:

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1871
    Event Place: Principal Registry, London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941, National Probate Calendar

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