My research suggests my GGGF is John James Knight who was likely baptised at Fenny Stratford ca 1827, the son of George Knight (b Great Brickhill?? ca 1808) and Mary (nee Swain, b Stoney Stratford?? ca 1805) - as all found in Islington in 1861 census. Sibs of JJK might include Edward (b1835) George (b1836) and Ann (b1842) but surely there were more?
Can anyone confirm or clarify births of any of these, or add to this, by reference to local records? Any info would be very gratefully received. Regards John
could this be them in 1851? living at 5 blue lion ct st botolphs middlesex george knight 43yrs ostler born little brittle,bucks mary 45yrs born cabverter bucks edward 15yrs errand boy born abbots langley george 14yrs born abbots langley ann jane 8yrs born rotherithe john owen 35yrs lodger porter john hughes 22yrs lodger baker william barton 31yrs lodger waiter SOURCE INFO-H0107-1525 FOLIO-436 PAGE-19 regards alli
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Thanks Alli for the info ex 1851 census. I have found this family before but have been uncertain if it is the correct George and Mary (ie if they also had a son John James). I had made a note (Check for possible further daughter called Eleanor baptised on 20/6/1830 at Little Brickhill born to a George Knight - a horse keeper (ostler) - and wife Mary plus a son Edward baptised 23/5/1835 also at Little Brickhill). There are certain anomalies eg other siblings notably the whereabouts of John James Knight and Eleanor, and birthplace/christening location of son Edward (Little Brickhill v Abbotts Langley), Great Brickhill v Little Brickhill as George's birthplace. I'm trying to convince myself that there are not two George and Mary's albeit that childrens' names are similar and they may be related in any event. I have in mind a George of LB and a George of GB! Of course its not unknown for an infant death to be followed by the birth of another infant given the same first name or there to be 'confusion' as to birthplace and christening location.
Are you able to find John James Knight (married to a Louisa) and get a connection to this same family? Perhaps you can see two George and Mary's!
I fear I need more light on the Knight! Here's hoping you can find more. Thanks Jonno