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James Henry Knight 1863–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Feb 1863

Birth Location: Heathcote, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

Death Date: 1 Dec 1890

Death Location: Reefton Cemetery, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand

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Spouse(s): Annie Ryan

Children(s): James Knight

The story of James Henry Knight began in 1863 in Heathcote, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand. In 1888, James Henry Knight was employed in Blacks Point, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand. In 1888, James Henry Knight resided in Blacks Point, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand. James Henry Knight married Annie Marion Ryan, and had children including James Knight. James Henry Knight passed away in 1890 in Reefton Cemetery, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • The story of James Henry Knight began in 1863 in Heathcote, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand.
  • In 1888, James Henry Knight was employed in Blacks Point, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand.
  • In 1888, James Henry Knight resided in Blacks Point, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand.
  • James Henry Knight married Annie Marion Ryan, and had children including James Knight.
  • James Henry Knight passed away in 1890 in Reefton Cemetery, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand.

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James Knight's Ancestors

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James Knight
1863–1890
Birth Place: Heathcote, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
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James Knight's Descendants

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James (Henry) Knight (1 Feb 1863–1 Dec 1890) m. Annie (Marion) Ryan (1864–18 Jul 1950)
  1. 1. James Knight 1890–1969

James Knight's Timeline

5 Records

1863
1 Feb 1863
Birth of James Henry Knight in Heathcote, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Heathcote, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1888
1888/1890
Age 25
James Henry Knight was employed in Blacks Point, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand
Blacks Point, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand
1888
1888/1890
Age 25
James Henry Knight resided here in Blacks Point, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand
Blacks Point, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand
1890
29 Nov 1890
Age 27
Death of James Henry Knight in Blacks Point, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand
Blacks Point, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand
1890
1 Dec 1890
Age 27
Burial of James Henry Knight in Reefton Cemetery, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand
Reefton Cemetery, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Feb 1863
    Event Place: Heathcote, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] NZ RGO Birth 1863, Reg No 13397, Folio No 340, KNIGHT James Henry
    [2] Marriage Certificate: KNIGHT James Henry - RYAN Annie Marion, 25 Feb 1888, NZ RGO: Reg No 589, Folio No 437

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1890
    Event Place: Blacks Point, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand
    Record Source: Death Certificate: KNIGHT James Henry, 29 Nov 1890, NZ RGO: Reg No 4795, Folio No 1859

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1890
    Event Place: Reefton Cemetery, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand
    Record Source: Death Certificate: KNIGHT James Henry, 29 Nov 1890, NZ RGO: Reg No 4795, Folio No 1859

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 18881890
    Event Place: Blacks Point, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Marriage Certificate: KNIGHT James Henry - RYAN Annie Marion, 25 Feb 1888, NZ RGO: Reg No 589, Folio No 437
    [2] Death Certificate: KNIGHT James Henry, 29 Nov 1890, NZ RGO: Reg No 4795, Folio No 1859

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18881890
    Event Place: Blacks Point, Buller, West Coast, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Marriage Certificate: KNIGHT James Henry - RYAN Annie Marion, 25 Feb 1888, NZ RGO: Reg No 589, Folio No 437
    [2] Death Certificate: KNIGHT James Henry, 29 Nov 1890, NZ RGO: Reg No 4795, Folio No 1859

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