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Joseph Knight 1856–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct-Nov-Dec 1856

Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

Death Date: 11 May 1932

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

Father: Joseph Knight

Mother: Ann Gilbert

Spouse(s): Sarah Darnell, Beatrice Shorley

Children(s): Jessie Knight, Charles Knight, Joseph Knight, Margaret Knight, Frances Knight, Rose Knight, Mary Knight

In 1856, Joseph Knight entered the world in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England, born to Joseph Cumberland Knight And Ann Gilbert. In 1861, Joseph Knight resided in High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. In 1871, Joseph Knight resided in High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. Joseph Knight married Beatrice Maud Marion Shorley, Sarah Jane Darnell, and had children including Charles W Knight, Frances A Knight, Jessie G Knight, Joseph Howard Knight, Margaret B Knight, Mary Olive Knight, Rose Annie Knight. Joseph Knight passed away in 1932 in Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1856, Joseph Knight entered the world in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England, born to Joseph Cumberland Knight And Ann Gilbert.
  • In 1861, Joseph Knight resided in High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.
  • In 1871, Joseph Knight resided in High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.
  • Joseph Knight married Beatrice Maud Marion Shorley, Sarah Jane Darnell, and had children including Charles W Knight, Frances A Knight, Jessie G Knight, Joseph Howard Knight, Margaret B Knight, Mary Olive Knight, Rose Annie Knight.
  • Joseph Knight passed away in 1932 in Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Knight
1833–1927
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
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Ann Gilbert
1833–1872
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
AG

Spouses(s)

Sarah Darnell
1857–1915
Birth Location: Finedon, Northamptonshire, England
SD
Beatrice Shorley
1877–1973
Birth Location: Milden, Bedfordshire, England
BS

Children(s)

Jessie Knight
1922–
Birth Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
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Charles Knight
1924–
Birth Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
CK
Joseph Knight
1917–
Birth Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
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Margaret Knight
1918–
Birth Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
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Frances Knight
1920–
Birth Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
FK
Rose Knight
1882–1952
Birth Location: Mile End Old Town, London, England
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Mary Knight
1922–2001
Birth Location: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
MK

Joseph Knight's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Knight
1856–1932
Birth Place: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
Joseph Cumberland Knight
1833–1927
Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Ann Gilbert
1833–1872
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

Joseph Knight's Descendants

1.
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Joseph Knight (Oct-Nov-Dec 1856–11 May 1932) m. Sarah (Jane) Darnell (28 Dec 1857–5 Jul 1915) m. Beatrice (Maud Marion) Shorley (23 Jan 1877–Mar 1973)
  1. 1. Jessie (G) Knight 1922– m. Edward (R) Kimbell 1921–
  2. 2. Charles (W) Knight 1924–
  3. 3. Joseph (Howard) Knight 1917– m. Audrey Alsop 1920–
  4. 4. Margaret (B) Knight 1918–
  5. 5. Frances (A) Knight 1920–
  6. 6. Rose (Annie) Knight 1882–1952 m. Robert (Charles) Cunnington 1881–1954
  7. 7. Mary (Olive) Knight 1922–2001 m. Irwin (Arthur William) Peck 1921–1995

Joseph Knight's Timeline

10 Records

1856
Oct-Nov-Dec 1856
Birth of Joseph Knight in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1861
1861
Age 5
Joseph Knight resided here in High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1871
1871
Age 15
Joseph Knight resided here in High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1881
1881
Age 25
Joseph Knight resided here in 3 Orchard Cottages, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
3 Orchard Cottages, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1891
1891
Age 35
Joseph Knight resided here in Victoria Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Victoria Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1901
1901
Age 45
Joseph Knight resided here in Wellingborough Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Wellingborough Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 55
Joseph Knight resided here in Irchester Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Irchester Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1932
08 May 1932
Age 76
Death of Joseph Knight in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
1932
11 May 1932
Age 76
Burial of Joseph Knight in Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1932
28 Jul 1932
Age 76
Joseph Knight - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct-Nov-Dec 1856
    Event Place: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1498; Folio: 81; Page: 25; GSU roll: 828802.
    [2] 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 952; Folio: 55; Page: 2; GSU roll: 542726.
    [3] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 8550; Schedule Number: 276
    [4] 1901 England Census
    [5] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1568; Folio: 47; Page: 20; GSU roll: 1341377
    [6] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005
    [7] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [8] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1211; Folio: 36; Page: 27; GSU Roll: 6096321
    [9] London, England, Marriages and Banns, London Metropolitan Archives, CHRIST CHURCH, CROUCH END, Register of marriages at Christ Church, 1903-1919, DRO023IA01/004

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 952; Folio: 55; Page: 2; GSU roll: 542726.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: High Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1498; Folio: 81; Page: 25; GSU roll: 828802.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: 3 Orchard Cottages, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1568; Folio: 47; Page: 20; GSU roll: 1341377

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Victoria Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1211; Folio: 36; Page: 27; GSU Roll: 6096321

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Wellingborough Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Irchester Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 8550; Schedule Number: 276

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1915

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 May 1932
    Event Place: Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005
    [2] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941, probate

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 11 May 1932
    Event Place: Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1932
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941, probate
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