GEORGE WILLIAM KNIGHTS
From May through to September 2026, Andrew will be fulfilling his dream to hike the iconic Land’s End to John O’Groats! You are all warmly invited to follow Andrew’s epic journey on his Facebook page, “Andrew Beal LEJOG” https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577588795730
As Andrew hikes the 1,300+ miles, he will raise funds for the Ipswich War Memorial Project to help finance our future exhibitions and research of the brave Ipswich men and women who lost their lives in conflict. If you would like to make a small donation, please click on the link: https://gofund.me/5d4a50570
Thank you for your love and support. Andrew & Helen – I.W.M.P.
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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