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Percival George (Percy) Knight 1874–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 1874

Birth Location: Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

Death Date: Jul 1970

Death Location: Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Father: David Knight

Mother: Elizabeth Copeland

Spouse(s): Johanna Hughes

Children(s): Lucy Knight, Colma Knight

In 1874, Percival George (Percy) Knight entered the world in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand, born to David Knight And Elizabeth Ann Copeland. Percival George (Percy) Knight married Johanna Hughes, and had children including Colma Elizabeth Knight, Lucy Margaret Knight. Percival George (Percy) Knight passed away in 1970 in Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • In 1874, Percival George (Percy) Knight entered the world in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand, born to David Knight And Elizabeth Ann Copeland.
  • Percival George (Percy) Knight married Johanna Hughes, and had children including Colma Elizabeth Knight, Lucy Margaret Knight.
  • Percival George (Percy) Knight passed away in 1970 in Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand.

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Percival Knight's Ancestors

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Percival Knight
1874–1970
Birth Place: Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
Parents
David Knight
1851–1924
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
Elizabeth (Ann) Copeland
1852–1926
Waiwhetu, Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
Grandparents
William Knight
1806–1867
Lanlivery, Cornwall, England
Mary (Ann) Penrose
1806–1871
Roche, Pelyn, Bodmin, Cornwall, England
Great-Grandparents
James Knight
1767–1838
Philipa Hooper
1767–1842
John 3rd
1768–1841
Margaret Cook
1773–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Knight
1746–1805
Blanche Robins
1746–1831
Richard Hooper
1732–1809
Jane Crossman
1738–1813
John Rev
1753–1829
Joan Henwood
1747–1823
Cornelius Cook
1738–1819
Mary Knight
1743–1821

Percival Knight's Descendants

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Percival (George (Percy)) Knight (Jul 1874–Jul 1970) m. Johanna Hughes (1874–May 1944)
  1. 1. Lucy (Margaret) Knight 1911–1976
  2. 2. Colma (Elizabeth) Knight 1913–1914

Percival Knight's Timeline

3 Records

1874
Jul 1874
Birth of Percival George (Percy) Knight in Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand
1970
30 Jun 1970
Age 96
Death of Percival George (Percy) Knight in New Zealand
New Zealand
1970
Jul 1970
Age 96
Burial of Percival George (Percy) Knight in Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 1874
    Event Place: Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1970
    Event Place: New Zealand
    Record Source: Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Jul 1970
    Event Place: Te Henui Cemetery, New Plymouth, Taranaki, New Zealand
    Record Source: Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index

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