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Child of Prince Frederick Nicholas (?) of Prussia

Princess Florence (?) of Prussia¹

Last Edited=22 Jul 2025

Citations

[S248] Website Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org).

Hugo Meynell¹

M, #21433

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Child of Hugo Meynell and Dorothy J H H Goschen

Alexandra Dorothy Jean Maynell²

Last Edited=22 Jul 2025

Citations

[S12] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1936 Westminster 1a 1236."
[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Sep 1949 Lichfield 9b 346."

William Graystone Knights^1,2

M, #21434, b. Jun 1887, d. 21 Nov 1918

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Father*

John Knights⁴ b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852, d. before 2 Apr 1911

Mother*

Elizabeth Clarke³ b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
15 May 1887	St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England	William Graystone Knights was baptized on 15 May 1887 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England .²
Jun 1887	Bosmere, Suffolk, England	His birth was registered in the Jun 1887 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.¹
		He was the son of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.^3,4

Date

Place

Notes

15 May 1887

Bosmere, Suffolk, England

William Graystone Knights was baptized on 15 May 1887 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.²

Jun 1887

His birth was registered in the Jun 1887 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.¹

He was the son of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.^3,4

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
30 Jul 1913	Blessed Virgin Mary, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, England	William Grayston Knights and Albert Edgar Race witnessed the signing of the Register at the Marriage of William Francis Offord and Julia Elizabeth Race on 30 Jul 1913 in Blessed Virgin Mary, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, England , together with Albert Edgar Race. A 3rd Witness was Elsie Moore.⁵

Date

Place

Notes

30 Jul 1913

Blessed Virgin Mary, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, England

William Grayston Knights and Albert Edgar Race witnessed the signing of the Register at the Marriage of William Francis Offord and Julia Elizabeth Race on 30 Jul 1913 in Blessed Virgin Mary, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, England

, together with Albert Edgar Race. A 3rd Witness was Elsie Moore.⁵

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	John Knights	William G Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, Florence Knights, John C Knight, Lilian J Knights, George Knights and Louisa Knights.⁶
31 Mar 1901	John Knight	William G Knight was listed as a member of the household of John Knight in the 1901 census in Cottage, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knight, John C Knight, George Knight, Louisa Knight and Grayston Knight.⁴
2 Apr 1911	John Charles Knights	William Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Charles Knights in the 1911 census in The Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, George Knights, Louisa Knights and Graystone Knights.³

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

William G Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, Florence Knights, John C Knight, Lilian J Knights, George Knights and Louisa Knights.⁶

31 Mar 1901

William G Knight was listed as a member of the household of John Knight in the 1901 census in Cottage, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knight, John C Knight, George Knight, Louisa Knight and Grayston Knight.⁴

2 Apr 1911

William Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Charles Knights in the 1911 census in The Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, George Knights, Louisa Knights and Graystone Knights.³

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
2 Apr 1911		Carpenter³
21 Nov 1918		Ex Private Middlesex Regiment, Labour Corps. (Carpenter), (Journeyman)⁷

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Carpenter³

21 Nov 1918

Ex Private Middlesex Regiment, Labour Corps. (Carpenter), (Journeyman)⁷

Military History

Date	Pace	Notes
		William Graystone Knights was a 336 M. S. Lab Corps.⁸
21 Nov 1918		On 21 Nov 1918 William Graystone Knights was a Private, Serial Number 72542 and served in the Middlesex Regiment, 29th Battion.⁹
circa 1920		Circa 1920 William Graystone Knights and served in the H. S. Labour Corps.¹⁰

Date

Pace

Notes

William Graystone Knights was a 336 M. S. Lab Corps.⁸

21 Nov 1918

On 21 Nov 1918 William Graystone Knights was a Private, Serial Number 72542 and served in the Middlesex Regiment, 29th Battion.⁹

circa 1920

Circa 1920 William Graystone Knights and served in the H. S. Labour Corps.¹⁰

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
		William Graystone Knights died. ; During WW1.⁸
21 Nov 1918	Helmingham, Suffolk, England	He died on 21 Nov 1918 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England , at age 31.⁷
21 Nov 1918		The cause of death of William Graystone Knights was given as 1) Chronic Nephritis 2) Anaemia on 21 Nov 1918.⁷
25 Nov 1918	Helmingham (St. Mary) Churchyard, Helmingham, Suffolk, England	He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Helmingham (St. Mary) Churchyard, Helmingham, Suffolk, England .^9,11
Dec 1918	Bosmere, Suffolk, England	William's death was registered in the Dec 1918 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.¹²
26 Jun 1920	War Memorial Plaque in St. Mary's Church, Helmingham, Suffolk, England	He was commemorated on 26 Jun 1920 on War Memorial Plaque in St. Mary's Church, Helmingham, Suffolk, England .⁸

Date

Place

Notes

William Graystone Knights died. ; During WW1.⁸

21 Nov 1918

Helmingham (St. Mary) Churchyard, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

He died on 21 Nov 1918 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

, at age 31.⁷

21 Nov 1918

The cause of death of William Graystone Knights was given as 1) Chronic Nephritis
2) Anaemia on 21 Nov 1918.⁷

25 Nov 1918

He was buried in a Commonwealth War Grave in Helmingham (St. Mary) Churchyard, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.^9,11

Dec 1918

Bosmere, Suffolk, England

William's death was registered in the Dec 1918 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.¹²

26 Jun 1920

War Memorial Plaque in St. Mary's Church, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

He was commemorated on 26 Jun 1920 on War Memorial Plaque in St. Mary's Church, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.⁸

Last Edited=5 Oct 2026

Citations

[S11] General Record Office Indexes "Jun 1887 Bosmere 4a 790."
[S985] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 122; Page: 9."
[S1491] Microfilm Marriages, Blessed Virgin Mary, Stonham Aspall, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899.
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 127; Page: 12; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S1736] Copy death certificate of William Grayston Knights, 21st November, 1918 "unknown cd."
[S1668] MI, "unknown cd."
[S19] Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission (http://www.cwgc.org) "https://www.cwgc.org/find-records/find-war-dead/…."
[S1732] MI, "unknown cd."
[S1587] Microfilm Burials, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Dec 1918 Bosmere 4a 2070."

Elizabeth Clarke¹

F, #21435, b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852

Tiverton, Cheshire, England

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On 3 Mar 1878, Elizabeth Clarke was living at Witnesham, Suffolk, England

.¹

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852	Tiverton, Cheshire, England	Elizabeth Clarke was born between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852 in Tiverton, Cheshire, England .²

Date

Place

Notes

between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852

Elizabeth Clarke was born between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852 in Tiverton, Cheshire, England

.²

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
3 Mar 1878	St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England	Marriage banns for Elizabeth Clarke and John Knights were first published on 3 Mar 1878 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England ; and 10th & 17th March 1878.¹

Date

Place

Notes

3 Mar 1878

Marriage banns for Elizabeth Clarke and John Knights were first published on 3 Mar 1878 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

; and 10th & 17th March 1878.¹

Children of Elizabeth Clarke and John Knights

Mary Jane Knights³ b. between 4 Apr 1878 and 2 Apr 1879
Florence Gertrude Knights⁴ b. between 3 Dec 1880 and 2 Jan 1881
John Charles Knights² b. between 31 Mar 1882 and 30 Mar 1883
Lilian Jane Knights⁴ b. between 6 Apr 1884 and 4 Apr 1885
William Graystone Knights⁵ b. Jun 1887, d. 21 Nov 1918
George Knights² b. between 31 Mar 1889 and 30 Mar 1890
Louisa Elizabeth Knights² b. between 31 Mar 1891 and 30 Mar 1892
Graystone Knights² b. between 31 Mar 1893 and 30 Mar 1894

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
3 Apr 1881	John Knights	Elizabeth Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1881 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Mary Jane Knights and Florence Knights.³
5 Apr 1891	John Knights	Elizabeth Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Florence Knights, John C Knight, Lilian J Knights, William G Knights, George Knights and Louisa Knights.⁴
31 Mar 1901	John Knight	Elizabeth Knight was listed as a member of the household of John Knight in the 1901 census in Cottage, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include John C Knight, William G Knight, George Knight, Louisa Knight and Grayston Knight.²
2 Apr 1911	John Charles Knights	Elizabeth Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Charles Knights in the 1911 census in The Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include William Knights, George Knights, Louisa Knights and Graystone Knights.⁵
19 Jun 1921	Elizabeth Knights	She was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include John Charles Knights, George Knights, Louisa Knights, Grayston Knights and Wilfred Britten.⁶

Date

Head of Household

Household

3 Apr 1881

Elizabeth Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1881 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Mary Jane Knights and Florence Knights.³

5 Apr 1891

Elizabeth Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Florence Knights, John C Knight, Lilian J Knights, William G Knights, George Knights and Louisa Knights.⁴

31 Mar 1901

Elizabeth Knight was listed as a member of the household of John Knight in the 1901 census in Cottage, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include John C Knight, William G Knight, George Knight, Louisa Knight and Grayston Knight.²

2 Apr 1911

Elizabeth Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Charles Knights in the 1911 census in The Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include William Knights, George Knights, Louisa Knights and Graystone Knights.⁵

19 Jun 1921

Elizabeth Knights

She was listed as head of household in the 1921 census in Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include John Charles Knights, George Knights, Louisa Knights, Grayston Knights and Wilfred Britten.⁶

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
19 Jun 1921		Home Duties⁶

Date

Place

Occupation

19 Jun 1921

Home Duties⁶

Last Edited=5 Oct 2026

Citations

[S1740] Microfilm Marriage Banns, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1824 to 1906 "unknown cd."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 122; Page: 9."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1861; Folio: 35; Page: 4; GSU roll: 1341450."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 127; Page: 12; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/9380, ED 22, Sch 25; Book: 09380."

John Knights¹

M, #21436, b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852, d. before 2 Apr 1911

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Father*

William Graystone Knights² b. between 3 Apr 1817 and 1 Apr 1818, d. Mar 1890

Mother*

Louisa (?)² b. between 3 Apr 1821 and 1 Apr 1822

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852	Helmingham, Suffolk, England	John Knights was born between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England .³
		He was the son of William Graystone Knights and Louisa (?).²
30 May 1852	St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England	John Knights was baptized on 30 May 1852 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England .⁴

Date

Place

Notes

between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852

John Knights was born between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.³

He was the son of William Graystone Knights and Louisa (?).²

30 May 1852

John Knights was baptized on 30 May 1852 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.⁴

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
3 Mar 1878	St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England	Marriage banns for John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke were first published on 3 Mar 1878 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England ; and 10th & 17th March 1878.⁵

Date

Place

Notes

3 Mar 1878

Marriage banns for John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke were first published on 3 Mar 1878 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

; and 10th & 17th March 1878.⁵

Children of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke

Mary Jane Knights⁷ b. between 4 Apr 1878 and 2 Apr 1879
Florence Gertrude Knights¹ b. between 3 Dec 1880 and 2 Jan 1881
John Charles Knights³ b. between 31 Mar 1882 and 30 Mar 1883
Lilian Jane Knights¹ b. between 6 Apr 1884 and 4 Apr 1885
William Graystone Knights³ b. Jun 1887, d. 21 Nov 1918
George Knights³ b. between 31 Mar 1889 and 30 Mar 1890
Louisa Elizabeth Knights³ b. between 31 Mar 1891 and 30 Mar 1892
Graystone Knights³ b. between 31 Mar 1893 and 30 Mar 1894

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
7 Apr 1861	William Graystone Knights	John Knights was listed as a member of the household of William Graystone Knights in the 1861 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Louisa Knights, Louisa Knights, Eleanor Knights, Sarah Ann Knights and Honoria Knights.⁶
2 Apr 1871	Wm Knights	John Knights was listed as a member of the household of Wm Knights in the 1871 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Louisa Knights, Elizabeth Knights, Sarah Ann Knights, Honoria Knights and Wm Sillett.²
3 Apr 1881	John Knights	He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, Mary Jane Knights and Florence Knights.⁷
5 Apr 1891	John Knights	He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, Florence Knights, John C Knight, Lilian J Knights, William G Knights, George Knights and Louisa Knights.¹
31 Mar 1901	John Knight	He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Cottage, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knight, John C Knight, William G Knight, George Knight, Louisa Knight and Grayston Knight.³

Date

Head of Household

Household

7 Apr 1861

John Knights was listed as a member of the household of William Graystone Knights in the 1861 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Louisa Knights, Louisa Knights, Eleanor Knights, Sarah Ann Knights and Honoria Knights.⁶

2 Apr 1871

John Knights was listed as a member of the household of Wm Knights in the 1871 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Louisa Knights, Elizabeth Knights, Sarah Ann Knights, Honoria Knights and Wm Sillett.²

3 Apr 1881

John Knights

He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, Mary Jane Knights and Florence Knights.⁷

5 Apr 1891

John Knights

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, Florence Knights, John C Knight, Lilian J Knights, William G Knights, George Knights and Louisa Knights.¹

31 Mar 1901

John Knight

He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in Cottage, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knight, John C Knight, William G Knight, George Knight, Louisa Knight and Grayston Knight.³

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
7 Apr 1861		Scholar⁶
3 Apr 1881		Blacksmith⁷
5 Apr 1891		Blacksmith¹
31 Mar 1901		Blacksmith³

Date

Place

Occupation

7 Apr 1861

Scholar⁶

3 Apr 1881

Blacksmith⁷

5 Apr 1891

Blacksmith¹

31 Mar 1901

Blacksmith³

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
before 2 Apr 1911		John Knights died before 2 Apr 1911. ; Before 1911 Census was taken.⁸

Date

Place

Notes

before 2 Apr 1911

John Knights died before 2 Apr 1911. ; Before 1911 Census was taken.⁸

Last Edited=5 Oct 2026

Citations

[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 127; Page: 12; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1743; Folio: 36; Page: 4; GSU roll: 830776."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 122; Page: 9."
[S985] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S1740] Microfilm Marriage Banns, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1824 to 1906 "unknown cd."
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: Rg 9; Piece: 1156; Folio: 41; Page: 13; GSU roll: 542765."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1861; Folio: 35; Page: 4; GSU roll: 1341450."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."

John Charles Knights¹

M, #21437, b. between 31 Mar 1882 and 30 Mar 1883

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Father*

John Knights² b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852, d. before 2 Apr 1911

Mother*

Elizabeth Clarke² b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 31 Mar 1882 and 30 Mar 1883	Helmingham, Suffolk, England	John Charles Knights was born between 31 Mar 1882 and 30 Mar 1883 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England .²
		He was the son of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.²

Date

Place

Notes

between 31 Mar 1882 and 30 Mar 1883

John Charles Knights was born between 31 Mar 1882 and 30 Mar 1883 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.²

He was the son of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.²

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	John Knights	John C Knight was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, Florence Knights, Lilian J Knights, William G Knights, George Knights and Louisa Knights.³
31 Mar 1901	John Knight	John C Knight was listed as a member of the household of John Knight in the 1901 census in Cottage, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knight, William G Knight, George Knight, Louisa Knight and Grayston Knight.²
2 Apr 1911	John Charles Knights	He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in The Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, William Knights, George Knights, Louisa Knights and Graystone Knights.¹
19 Jun 1921	Elizabeth Knights	John Charles Knights was listed as a member of the household of Elizabeth Knights in the 1921 census in Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include George Knights, Louisa Knights, Grayston Knights and Wilfred Britten.⁴

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

John C Knight was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, Florence Knights, Lilian J Knights, William G Knights, George Knights and Louisa Knights.³

31 Mar 1901

John C Knight was listed as a member of the household of John Knight in the 1901 census in Cottage, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knight, William G Knight, George Knight, Louisa Knight and Grayston Knight.²

2 Apr 1911

John Charles Knights

He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in The Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, William Knights, George Knights, Louisa Knights and Graystone Knights.¹

19 Jun 1921

John Charles Knights was listed as a member of the household of Elizabeth Knights in the 1921 census in Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include George Knights, Louisa Knights, Grayston Knights and Wilfred Britten.⁴

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
5 Apr 1891		Scholar³
31 Mar 1901		Postman²
2 Apr 1911		Blacksmith¹
19 Jun 1921		Blacksmith⁴
19 Jun 1921		Blacksmith's Assistant⁴

Date

Place

Occupation

5 Apr 1891

Scholar³

31 Mar 1901

Postman²

2 Apr 1911

Blacksmith¹

19 Jun 1921

Blacksmith⁴

19 Jun 1921

Blacksmith's Assistant⁴

Last Edited=18 Oct 2025

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 122; Page: 9."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 127; Page: 12; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/9380, ED 22, Sch 25; Book: 09380."

George Knights¹

M, #21438, b. between 31 Mar 1889 and 30 Mar 1890

Copyright © 1998- by Suzie Morley

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Many of the images are also copyrighted, and may not be copied without the consent of the copyright holders.

Father*

John Knights² b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852, d. before 2 Apr 1911

Mother*

Elizabeth Clarke² b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852

On circa 1920, George Knights was living at Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.³

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
16 Sep 1888	St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England	George Knights was baptized on 16 Sep 1888 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England .⁴
between 31 Mar 1889 and 30 Mar 1890	Helmingham, Suffolk, England	He was born between 31 Mar 1889 and 30 Mar 1890 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England .²
		He was the son of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.²

Date

Place

Notes

16 Sep 1888

George Knights was baptized on 16 Sep 1888 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.⁴

between 31 Mar 1889 and 30 Mar 1890

He was born between 31 Mar 1889 and 30 Mar 1890 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.²

He was the son of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.²

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	John Knights	George Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, Florence Knights, John C Knight, Lilian J Knights, William G Knights and Louisa Knights.⁵
31 Mar 1901	John Knight	George Knight was listed as a member of the household of John Knight in the 1901 census in Cottage, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knight, John C Knight, William G Knight, Louisa Knight and Grayston Knight.²
2 Apr 1911	John Charles Knights	George Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Charles Knights in the 1911 census in The Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, William Knights, Louisa Knights and Graystone Knights.¹
19 Jun 1921	Elizabeth Knights	George Knights was listed as a member of the household of Elizabeth Knights in the 1921 census in Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include John Charles Knights, Louisa Knights, Grayston Knights and Wilfred Britten.⁶

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

George Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, Florence Knights, John C Knight, Lilian J Knights, William G Knights and Louisa Knights.⁵

31 Mar 1901

George Knight was listed as a member of the household of John Knight in the 1901 census in Cottage, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knight, John C Knight, William G Knight, Louisa Knight and Grayston Knight.²

2 Apr 1911

George Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Charles Knights in the 1911 census in The Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, William Knights, Louisa Knights and Graystone Knights.¹

19 Jun 1921

George Knights was listed as a member of the household of Elizabeth Knights in the 1921 census in Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include John Charles Knights, Louisa Knights, Grayston Knights and Wilfred Britten.⁶

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
2 Apr 1911		Blacksmith¹
19 Jun 1921		Blacksmith's Assistant⁶

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1911

Blacksmith¹

19 Jun 1921

Blacksmith's Assistant⁶

Military History

Date	Pace	Notes
circa 1920		Circa 1920 George Knights and served in the R.E.³

Date

Pace

Notes

circa 1920

Circa 1920 George Knights and served in the R.E.³

Last Edited=5 Oct 2026

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 122; Page: 9."
[S1732] MI, "unknown cd."
[S985] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 127; Page: 12; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/9380, ED 22, Sch 25; Book: 09380."

Louisa Elizabeth Knights¹

F, #21439, b. between 31 Mar 1891 and 30 Mar 1892

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Father*

John Knights² b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852, d. before 2 Apr 1911

Mother*

Elizabeth Clarke² b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
23 Nov 1890	St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England	Louisa Elizabeth Knights was baptized on 23 Nov 1890 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England .¹
between 31 Mar 1891 and 30 Mar 1892	Helmingham, Suffolk, England	She was born between 31 Mar 1891 and 30 Mar 1892 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England .²
		She was the daughter of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.²

Date

Place

Notes

23 Nov 1890

Louisa Elizabeth Knights was baptized on 23 Nov 1890 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.¹

between 31 Mar 1891 and 30 Mar 1892

She was born between 31 Mar 1891 and 30 Mar 1892 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.²

She was the daughter of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.²

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	John Knights	Louisa Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, Florence Knights, John C Knight, Lilian J Knights, William G Knights and George Knights.³
31 Mar 1901	John Knight	Louisa Knight was listed as a member of the household of John Knight in the 1901 census in Cottage, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knight, John C Knight, William G Knight, George Knight and Grayston Knight.²
2 Apr 1911	John Charles Knights	Louisa Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Charles Knights in the 1911 census in The Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, William Knights, George Knights and Graystone Knights.⁴
19 Jun 1921	Elizabeth Knights	Louisa Knights was listed as a member of the household of Elizabeth Knights in the 1921 census in Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include John Charles Knights, George Knights, Grayston Knights and Wilfred Britten.⁵

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Louisa Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, Florence Knights, John C Knight, Lilian J Knights, William G Knights and George Knights.³

31 Mar 1901

Louisa Knight was listed as a member of the household of John Knight in the 1901 census in Cottage, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knight, John C Knight, William G Knight, George Knight and Grayston Knight.²

2 Apr 1911

Louisa Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Charles Knights in the 1911 census in The Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, William Knights, George Knights and Graystone Knights.⁴

19 Jun 1921

Louisa Knights was listed as a member of the household of Elizabeth Knights in the 1921 census in Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include John Charles Knights, George Knights, Grayston Knights and Wilfred Britten.⁵

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
19 Jun 1921		Home Duties⁵

Date

Place

Occupation

19 Jun 1921

Home Duties⁵

Last Edited=5 Oct 2026

Citations

[S985] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 122; Page: 9."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 127; Page: 12; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/9380, ED 22, Sch 25; Book: 09380."

Graystone Knights¹

M, #21440, b. between 31 Mar 1893 and 30 Mar 1894

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Father*

John Knights² b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852, d. before 2 Apr 1911

Mother*

Elizabeth Clarke² b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852

Graystone Knights was described as Cripple on 19 Jun 1921.³

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
5 Jun 1892	St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England	Graystone Knights was baptized on 5 Jun 1892 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England .⁴
between 31 Mar 1893 and 30 Mar 1894	Helmingham, Suffolk, England	He was born between 31 Mar 1893 and 30 Mar 1894 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England .²
		He was the son of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.²

Date

Place

Notes

5 Jun 1892

Graystone Knights was baptized on 5 Jun 1892 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.⁴

between 31 Mar 1893 and 30 Mar 1894

He was born between 31 Mar 1893 and 30 Mar 1894 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.²

He was the son of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.²

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
31 Mar 1901	John Knight	Grayston Knight was listed as a member of the household of John Knight in the 1901 census in Cottage, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knight, John C Knight, William G Knight, George Knight and Louisa Knight.²
2 Apr 1911	John Charles Knights	Graystone Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Charles Knights in the 1911 census in The Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, William Knights, George Knights and Louisa Knights.¹
19 Jun 1921	Elizabeth Knights	Grayston Knights was listed as a member of the household of Elizabeth Knights in the 1921 census in Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include John Charles Knights, George Knights, Louisa Knights and Wilfred Britten.³

Date

Head of Household

Household

31 Mar 1901

Grayston Knight was listed as a member of the household of John Knight in the 1901 census in Cottage, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knight, John C Knight, William G Knight, George Knight and Louisa Knight.²

2 Apr 1911

Graystone Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Charles Knights in the 1911 census in The Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, William Knights, George Knights and Louisa Knights.¹

19 Jun 1921

Grayston Knights was listed as a member of the household of Elizabeth Knights in the 1921 census in Post Office, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include John Charles Knights, George Knights, Louisa Knights and Wilfred Britten.³

Last Edited=5 Oct 2026

Citations

[S2] 1911 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG13; Piece: 1768; Folio: 122; Page: 9."
[S1321] 1921 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; 1921 Census Returns; Reference: RG 15/9380, ED 22, Sch 25; Book: 09380."
[S985] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."

Florence Gertrude Knights¹

F, #21441, b. between 3 Dec 1880 and 2 Jan 1881

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Father*

John Knights² b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852, d. before 2 Apr 1911

Mother*

Elizabeth Clarke² b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 3 Dec 1880 and 2 Jan 1881	Helmingham, Suffolk, England	Florence Gertrude Knights was born between 3 Dec 1880 and 2 Jan 1881 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England .³
		She was the daughter of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.²
3 Apr 1881	St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England	Florence Gertrude Knights was baptized on 3 Apr 1881 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England .¹

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Dec 1880 and 2 Jan 1881

Florence Gertrude Knights was born between 3 Dec 1880 and 2 Jan 1881 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.³

She was the daughter of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.²

3 Apr 1881

Florence Gertrude Knights was baptized on 3 Apr 1881 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.¹

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
3 Apr 1881	John Knights	Florence Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1881 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights and Mary Jane Knights.³
5 Apr 1891	John Knights	Florence Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, John C Knight, Lilian J Knights, William G Knights, George Knights and Louisa Knights.²

Date

Head of Household

Household

3 Apr 1881

Florence Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1881 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights and Mary Jane Knights.³

5 Apr 1891

Florence Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, John C Knight, Lilian J Knights, William G Knights, George Knights and Louisa Knights.²

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
5 Apr 1891		Scholar²

Date

Place

Occupation

5 Apr 1891

Scholar²

Last Edited=5 Oct 2026

Citations

[S985] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 127; Page: 12; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1861; Folio: 35; Page: 4; GSU roll: 1341450."

Lilian Jane Knights¹

F, #21442, b. between 6 Apr 1884 and 4 Apr 1885

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Father*

John Knights² b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852, d. before 2 Apr 1911

Mother*

Elizabeth Clarke² b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 6 Apr 1884 and 4 Apr 1885	Helmingham, Suffolk, England	Lilian Jane Knights was born between 6 Apr 1884 and 4 Apr 1885 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England .²
1 Mar 1885	St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England	She was baptized on 1 Mar 1885 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England .¹
		She was the daughter of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.²

Date

Place

Notes

between 6 Apr 1884 and 4 Apr 1885

Lilian Jane Knights was born between 6 Apr 1884 and 4 Apr 1885 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.²

1 Mar 1885

She was baptized on 1 Mar 1885 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.¹

She was the daughter of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.²

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
5 Apr 1891	John Knights	Lilian J Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, Florence Knights, John C Knight, William G Knights, George Knights and Louisa Knights.²

Date

Head of Household

Household

5 Apr 1891

Lilian J Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1891 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights, Florence Knights, John C Knight, William G Knights, George Knights and Louisa Knights.²

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
5 Apr 1891		Scholar²

Date

Place

Occupation

5 Apr 1891

Scholar²

Last Edited=5 Oct 2026

Citations

[S985] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S3] 1901 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 127; Page: 12; GSU roll: 6096572."

Mary Jane Knights¹

F, #21443, b. between 4 Apr 1878 and 2 Apr 1879

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Father*

John Knights¹ b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852, d. before 2 Apr 1911

Mother*

Elizabeth Clarke¹ b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852

Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 4 Apr 1878 and 2 Apr 1879	Helmingham, Suffolk, England	Mary Jane Knights was born between 4 Apr 1878 and 2 Apr 1879 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England .¹
		She was the daughter of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.¹
6 Jul 1879	St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England	Morelo Jane Clark Knights was baptized on 6 Jul 1879 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England .²

Date

Place

Notes

between 4 Apr 1878 and 2 Apr 1879

Mary Jane Knights was born between 4 Apr 1878 and 2 Apr 1879 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.¹

She was the daughter of John Knights and Elizabeth Clarke.¹

6 Jul 1879

Morelo Jane Clark Knights was baptized on 6 Jul 1879 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.²

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
3 Apr 1881	John Knights	Mary Jane Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1881 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights and Florence Knights.¹

Date

Head of Household

Household

3 Apr 1881

Mary Jane Knights was listed as a member of the household of John Knights in the 1881 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Elizabeth Knights and Florence Knights.¹

Last Edited=5 Oct 2026

Citations

[S25] 1881 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: RG11; Piece: 1861; Folio: 35; Page: 4; GSU roll: 1341450."
[S985] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."

William Graystone Knights¹

M, #21444, b. between 3 Apr 1817 and 1 Apr 1818, d. Mar 1890

Swilland, Suffolk, England

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Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 3 Apr 1817 and 1 Apr 1818	Swilland, Suffolk, England	William Graystone Knights was born between 3 Apr 1817 and 1 Apr 1818 in Swilland, Suffolk, England .²

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1817 and 1 Apr 1818

William Graystone Knights was born between 3 Apr 1817 and 1 Apr 1818 in Swilland, Suffolk, England

.²

Marriage

Date	Place	Notes
		William Graystone Knights married Louisa (?).²

Date

Place

Notes

William Graystone Knights married Louisa (?).²

Children of William Graystone Knights and Louisa (?)

Louisa Knights³ b. between 8 Apr 1846 and 6 Apr 1847
Elizabeth Knights² b. between 3 Apr 1848 and 1 Apr 1849
Eleanor Knights³ b. between 8 Apr 1850 and 6 Apr 1851
John Knights+² b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852, d. before 2 Apr 1911
Sarah Ann Knights² b. between 3 Apr 1853 and 1 Apr 1854
Charles William Knights⁴ b. before 6 Jul 1856
Honoria Knights² b. between 3 Apr 1858 and 1 Apr 1859

Census

Date	Head of Household	Household
7 Apr 1861	William Graystone Knights	He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Louisa Knights, Louisa Knights, Eleanor Knights, John Knights, Sarah Ann Knights and Honoria Knights.³
2 Apr 1871	Wm Knights	He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England . Other people in the household include Louisa Knights, John Knights, Elizabeth Knights, Sarah Ann Knights, Honoria Knights and Wm Sillett.²

Date

Head of Household

Household

7 Apr 1861

William Graystone Knights

He was listed as head of household in the 1861 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Louisa Knights, Louisa Knights, Eleanor Knights, John Knights, Sarah Ann Knights and Honoria Knights.³

2 Apr 1871

Wm Knights

He was listed as head of household in the 1871 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Louisa Knights, John Knights, Elizabeth Knights, Sarah Ann Knights, Honoria Knights and Wm Sillett.²

Occupation

Date	Place	Occupation
7 Apr 1861		Blacksmith³
2 Apr 1871		Blacksmith Employing 1 Man²

Date

Place

Occupation

7 Apr 1861

Blacksmith³

2 Apr 1871

Blacksmith Employing 1 Man²

Death, Burial, Commemoration & Probate

Date	Place	Notes
Mar 1890	Bosmere, Suffolk, England	William's death was registered in the Mar 1890 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.¹

Date

Place

Notes

Mar 1890

Bosmere, Suffolk, England

William's death was registered in the Mar 1890 quarter in the Bosmere registration district.¹

Last Edited=5 Oct 2026

Citations

[S17] General Record Office Indexes "Mar 1890 Bosmere 4a 2521."
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1743; Folio: 36; Page: 4; GSU roll: 830776."
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: Rg 9; Piece: 1156; Folio: 41; Page: 13; GSU roll: 542765."
[S985] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."

Louisa (?)¹

F, #21445, b. between 3 Apr 1821 and 1 Apr 1822

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Birth & Baptism

Date	Place	Notes
between 3 Apr 1821 and 1 Apr 1822	Otley, Suffolk, England	Louisa (?) was born between 3 Apr 1821 and 1 Apr 1822 in Otley, Suffolk, England .¹

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1821 and 1 Apr 1822

Otley, Suffolk, England

Louisa (?) was born between 3 Apr 1821 and 1 Apr 1822 in Otley, Suffolk, England

.¹

Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

Louisa (?) married William Graystone Knights.¹

Children of Louisa (?) and William Graystone Knights

Louisa Knights² b. between 8 Apr 1846 and 6 Apr 1847
Elizabeth Knights¹ b. between 3 Apr 1848 and 1 Apr 1849
Eleanor Knights² b. between 8 Apr 1850 and 6 Apr 1851
John Knights+¹ b. between 31 Mar 1851 and 30 Mar 1852, d. before 2 Apr 1911
Sarah Ann Knights¹ b. between 3 Apr 1853 and 1 Apr 1854
Charles William Knights³ b. before 6 Jul 1856
Honoria Knights¹ b. between 3 Apr 1858 and 1 Apr 1859

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

7 Apr 1861

Louisa Knights was listed as a member of the household of William Graystone Knights in the 1861 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Louisa Knights, Eleanor Knights, John Knights, Sarah Ann Knights and Honoria Knights.²

2 Apr 1871

Louisa Knights was listed as a member of the household of Wm Knights in the 1871 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include John Knights, Elizabeth Knights, Sarah Ann Knights, Honoria Knights and Wm Sillett.¹

Last Edited=5 Oct 2026

Citations

[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1743; Folio: 36; Page: 4; GSU roll: 830776."
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: Rg 9; Piece: 1156; Folio: 41; Page: 13; GSU roll: 542765."
[S985] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."

Elizabeth Knights¹

F, #21446, b. between 3 Apr 1848 and 1 Apr 1849

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Father*

William Graystone Knights¹ b. between 3 Apr 1817 and 1 Apr 1818, d. Mar 1890

Mother*

Louisa (?)¹ b. between 3 Apr 1821 and 1 Apr 1822

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1848 and 1 Apr 1849

Otley, Suffolk, England

Elizabeth Knights was born between 3 Apr 1848 and 1 Apr 1849 in Otley, Suffolk, England

.¹

She was the daughter of William Graystone Knights and Louisa (?).¹

30 May 1852

Elizabeth Knights was baptized on 30 May 1852 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.²

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1871

Elizabeth Knights was listed as a member of the household of Wm Knights in the 1871 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Louisa Knights, John Knights, Sarah Ann Knights, Honoria Knights and Wm Sillett.¹

Last Edited=5 Oct 2026

Citations

[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1743; Folio: 36; Page: 4; GSU roll: 830776."
[S985] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."

Sarah Ann Knights¹

F, #21447, b. between 3 Apr 1853 and 1 Apr 1854

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Father*

William Graystone Knights¹ b. between 3 Apr 1817 and 1 Apr 1818, d. Mar 1890

Mother*

Louisa (?)¹ b. between 3 Apr 1821 and 1 Apr 1822

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1853 and 1 Apr 1854

Sarah Ann Knights was born between 3 Apr 1853 and 1 Apr 1854 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.¹

She was the daughter of William Graystone Knights and Louisa (?).¹

11 Jun 1854

Sarah Ann Knights was baptized on 11 Jun 1854 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.²

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

7 Apr 1861

Sarah Ann Knights was listed as a member of the household of William Graystone Knights in the 1861 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Louisa Knights, Louisa Knights, Eleanor Knights, John Knights and Honoria Knights.³

2 Apr 1871

Sarah Ann Knights was listed as a member of the household of Wm Knights in the 1871 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Louisa Knights, John Knights, Elizabeth Knights, Honoria Knights and Wm Sillett.¹

Last Edited=5 Oct 2026

Citations

[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1743; Folio: 36; Page: 4; GSU roll: 830776."
[S985] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: Rg 9; Piece: 1156; Folio: 41; Page: 13; GSU roll: 542765."

Honoria Knights¹

F, #21448, b. between 3 Apr 1858 and 1 Apr 1859

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Father*

William Graystone Knights¹ b. between 3 Apr 1817 and 1 Apr 1818, d. Mar 1890

Mother*

Louisa (?)¹ b. between 3 Apr 1821 and 1 Apr 1822

Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1858 and 1 Apr 1859

Honoria Knights was born between 3 Apr 1858 and 1 Apr 1859 in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

.¹

16 Jan 1859

She was baptized on 16 Jan 1859 in St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

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She was the daughter of William Graystone Knights and Louisa (?).¹

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

7 Apr 1861

Honoria Knights was listed as a member of the household of William Graystone Knights in the 1861 census in Gosbeck Road, Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Louisa Knights, Louisa Knights, Eleanor Knights, John Knights and Sarah Ann Knights.³

2 Apr 1871

Honoria Knights was listed as a member of the household of Wm Knights in the 1871 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Louisa Knights, John Knights, Elizabeth Knights, Sarah Ann Knights and Wm Sillett.¹

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1871

Scholar¹

Last Edited=5 Oct 2026

Citations

[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1743; Folio: 36; Page: 4; GSU roll: 830776."
[S985] Microfilm Baptisms, St. Mary, Helmingham, Suffolk, England, 1754 to 1899 "unknown cd."
[S26] 1861 Census for England & Wales (online image) "Class: Rg 9; Piece: 1156; Folio: 41; Page: 13; GSU roll: 542765."

William Sillett¹

M, #21449, b. between 3 Apr 1848 and 1 Apr 1849

Ubbeston, Suffolk, England

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Birth & Baptism

Date

Place

Notes

between 3 Apr 1848 and 1 Apr 1849

William Sillett was born between 3 Apr 1848 and 1 Apr 1849 in Ubbeston, Suffolk, England

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Marriage

Date

Place

Notes

William Sillett married Sarah A (?).¹

Children of William Sillett and Sarah A (?)

Emily Sillett¹ b. between 6 Apr 1878 and 4 Apr 1879
Fred Sillett¹ b. between 6 Apr 1880 and 4 Apr 1881
Herbert Sillett¹ b. between 6 Apr 1886 and 4 Apr 1887
Eva Sillett¹ b. between 5 May 1890 and 4 Jun 1890

Census

Date

Head of Household

Household

2 Apr 1871

Wm Sillett was listed as a Boarder in the household of Wm Knights in the 1871 census in Helmingham, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Louisa Knights, John Knights, Elizabeth Knights, Sarah Ann Knights and Honoria Knights.²

5 Apr 1891

William Sillett

He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in The Village, Stonham Aspal, Suffolk, England

. Other people in the household include Sarah A Sillett, Emily Sillett, Fred Sillett, Herbert Sillett and Eva Sillett.¹

Occupation

Date

Place

Occupation

2 Apr 1871

Blacksmith²

5 Apr 1891

Blacksmith¹

Last Edited=6 Dec 2025

Citations

[S16] 1891 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1462; Folio: 166; Page: 11; GSU roll: 6096572."
[S15] 1871 Census for England & Wales (online image) "The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 1743; Folio: 36; Page: 4; GSU roll: 830776."

John Buckle¹

M, #21450, d. 27 Sep 1916