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Robert Francis Knight 1880–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1880

Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

Death Date: 13 Jan 1955

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

Father: Fred Knight

Mother: Elizabeth Bradfield

Spouse(s): Augustine Fairweather

Children(s): Peter Knight, Valerie Knight

In 1880, Robert Francis Knight entered the world in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England, born to Fred Knight And Elizabeth Marcia Bradfield. In 1881, Robert Francis Knight resided in Butleys, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. In 1891, Robert Francis Knight resided in Little Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England. Robert Francis Knight married Augustine Fairweather, and had children including Peter Robert Bradfield Knight, Valerie Anne Christine Knight. Robert Francis Knight passed away in 1955 in Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Robert Francis Knight entered the world in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England, born to Fred Knight And Elizabeth Marcia Bradfield.
  • In 1881, Robert Francis Knight resided in Butleys, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.
  • In 1891, Robert Francis Knight resided in Little Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.
  • Robert Francis Knight married Augustine Fairweather, and had children including Peter Robert Bradfield Knight, Valerie Anne Christine Knight.
  • Robert Francis Knight passed away in 1955 in Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Fred Knight
1849–1933
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
FK
Elizabeth Bradfield
1856–1929
Birth Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
EB

Spouses(s)

Augustine Fairweather
1891–1968
Birth Location: Kinnaird, Perthshire, Scotland
AF

Children(s)

Peter Knight
1920–1997
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
PK
Valerie Knight
1924–1985
Birth Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
VK

Robert Knight's Ancestors

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Robert Knight
1880–1955
Birth Place: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Parents
Fred Knight
1849–1933
Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Elizabeth (Marcia) Bradfield
1856–1929
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
Grandparents
John Knight
1808–1880
Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Maria Linnitt
1807–1892
Naseby, Northamptonshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Knight
1781–1865
Ann Sarjant
1781–1853
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Knight's Descendants

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Robert (Francis) Knight (Abt. 1880–13 Jan 1955) m. Augustine Fairweather (30 Jun 1891–30 Aug 1968)
  1. 1. Peter (Robert Bradfield) Knight 1920–1997
  2. 2. Valerie (Anne Christine) Knight 1924–1985

Robert Knight's Timeline

12 Records

1880
Abt. 1880
Birth of Robert Francis Knight in Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1881
1881
Age 1
Robert Francis Knight resided here in Butleys, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Butleys, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1891
1891
Age 11
Robert Francis Knight resided here in Little Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Little Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1901
1901
Age 21
Robert Francis Knight resided here in 9 Little Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
9 Little Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 31
Robert Francis Knight resided here in Balham, Wandsworth, London, England
Balham, Wandsworth, London, England
1922
1922
Age 42
Robert Francis Knight resided here in 18 Essex Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
18 Essex Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1925
1925
Age 45
Robert Francis Knight resided here in 18 Essex Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
18 Essex Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1936
1936
Age 56
Robert Francis Knight resided here in Overdale, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Overdale, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1955
09 Jan 1955
Age 75
Robert Francis Knight resided here in 106 Eastfield Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
106 Eastfield Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
1955
09 Jan 1955
Age 75
Death of Robert Francis Knight in Park Hospital (now Isebrook), Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
Park Hospital (now Isebrook), Irthlingborough Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
1955
13 Jan 1955
Age 75
Burial of Robert Francis Knight in Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
1957
07 Aug 1957
Age 77
Robert Francis Knight - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1880
    Event Place: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1211; Folio 131; Page 44; GSU roll: 6096321.
    [2] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1441; Folio: 119; Page: 39.
    [3] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1568; Folio: 65; Page: 2; GSU roll: 1341377.
    [4] 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 2313
    [5] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Butleys, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1568; Folio: 65; Page: 2; GSU roll: 1341377.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Little Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 1211; Folio 131; Page 44; GSU roll: 6096321.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: 9 Little Street, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1441; Folio: 119; Page: 39.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Balham, Wandsworth, London, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census, Class: RG14; Piece: 2313

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: Park Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Title
    Event Date: Bet. 1919–1936
    Event Place: Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: 18 Essex Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: 18 Essex Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Overdale, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 09 Jan 1955
    Event Place: 106 Eastfield Road, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941, National Probate Calendar

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Jan 1955
    Event Place: Park Hospital (now Isebrook), Irthlingborough Road, 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, National Probate Calendar

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1955
    Event Place: Rushden Cemetery, Newton Road, Rushden, Northamptonshire, England

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 07 Aug 1957
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1861-1941, National Probate Calendar
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