Hi Knowltons
Was James Knowlton a sand digger in the New Forest? Was there a relation of yours all called Joseph Knowlton of Eling, and a George Knowlton who was hung for murder?
If there was send me a PM and I can tell you how you can read about the Knowlton's in the Hampshire Telegraph online, unless you know already.
For example:
LYNDHURST PETTY SESSIONS .
The Hampshire Advertiser Saturday, November 11, 1865
LYNDHURST PETTY SESSIONS
At the Queen’s House, on Wednesday, before Mr. W.H.S. Stanley Mr. C. Castleman, and Mr. R. F. Wingrove, magistrates.
Poachers: Joseph Knowlton and Daniel Hatch, of Eling, old offenders, were charged with trespassing on land in the occupation of Mr. W. H. S. Stanley, in search of rabbits, on the 16th October. Knowlton, who was the only defendant who put in an appearance, was further charged with threatening the keeper (Longman), who proved the trespass. He was fined 40s and costs, or 21 days imprisonment for the trespass, and the other case was ordered to stand over to give the defendant an opportunity of proving an alibi. The magistrates issued a warrant for the apprehension of Hatch.
The Hampshire Advertiser Saturday, May 10, 1862
Deaths
On the 1st Inst, in Lake Road, Landport, Portsea, William J. Knowlton, aged 35, leaving a widow and four children.
Tom
