YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Richard Oliver Knight 1908–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1908

Birth Location: St Neot, Cornwall

Death Date: Jun 1983

Death Location: St Austell, Cornwall, England

Father: William Knight

Mother: Ethel Leonard

Spouse(s): Gladys Steer

Children(s): Keith Knight

In 1908, Richard Oliver Knight entered the world in St Neot, Cornwall, born to William John Knight And Ethel Caroline Leonard. Richard Oliver Knight married Gladys M Steer, and had children including Keith William Knight. Richard Oliver Knight passed away in 1983 in St Austell, Cornwall, England.

Find more search results for Richard Knight
RK

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1908, Richard Oliver Knight entered the world in St Neot, Cornwall, born to William John Knight And Ethel Caroline Leonard.
  • Richard Oliver Knight married Gladys M Steer, and had children including Keith William Knight.
  • Richard Oliver Knight passed away in 1983 in St Austell, Cornwall, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Knight's Ancestors

Self
Richard Knight
1908–1983
Birth Place: St Neot, Cornwall
Parents
William John Knight
1883–1914
Ashreigney, Devon, England
Ethel (Caroline) Leonard
1882–1958
Devonport, Devon
Grandparents
William Knight
1855–1920
Winkleigh, Devon, England
Ensley Berrey
1845–1921
Ashreigney, Devon
James (J) Leonard
1851–1910
Devonport, Devon, England
Susan (J T) Frethey
1851–1910
Devonport, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Berrey
1795–1878
Elizabeth Berry
1800–1884
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Berry
1774–
Mary Berry
1777–1869
John Molland
1760–1817
Joan Snell
1767–1839

Richard Knight's Descendants

1.
RK
Richard (Oliver) Knight (12 Sep 1908–Jun 1983) m. Gladys (M) Steer (29 Aug 1914–Jun 1979)
  1. 1. Keith (William) Knight 1949–2010

Richard Knight's Timeline

2 Records

1908
12 Sep 1908
Birth of Richard Oliver Knight in St Neot, Cornwall
St Neot, Cornwall
1983
Jun 1983
Age 75
Death of Richard Oliver Knight in St Austell, Cornwall, England
St Austell, Cornwall, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1908
    Event Place: St Neot, Cornwall
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007
    [2] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1983
    Event Place: St Austell, Cornwall, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE