GEORGE WILLIAM KNIGHTS
Born: 1884, Wenhaston, Suffolk.
Died: 24th February 1917; age 33; KiA.
Enlistment Location: Ipswich.
Rank: Private; Service Number: 48412
Regiment: Northumberland Fusiliers, 21st Battalion, (Tyneside Scottish).
Medals Awarded: Victory & British War.
Grave Reference:
Arras,
Pas de Calais,
France.
Relatives Notified & Address: Husband of Frances K. Knight, of 47, Pauline Street, Stoke, Ipswich.
CENSUS
1891 The Old Hall, Wenhaston, Suffolk.
George was 6 years old, he was living with his parents & sister. The Knights family were living at the home of their employer – 54 year old widow, Emma Greater, a Farmer – own account.
William Knights, 46, a Farm Servant, born Blythburgh, Suffolk.
Ellen Knights (nee Westgate), 41, a Domestic Servant, born Wenhaston, Suffolk.
Marian Louise Knights, 12, born Wenhaston, Suffolk.
1901 Wangford Hill, Wenhaston, Suffolk.
George was 16 years old, a Painter. He was living with his parents.
William, 56, an Engine Driver.
Ellen, 52.
1911 Debach, Suffolk.
George was 27 years old, a Painter. He was married and Head of the Household.
Kate, 32.
George, 3.
In 1907, Woodbridge, Suffolk, George married Frances Kate Knights, born 1879, Debach, Suffolk. They had 4 children:
George William Knights, born October, 1907, Debach.
Vera Kate Knights, born May, 1911, Debach.
George is also remembered on the war memorial at Debach, Suffolk.
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