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1820 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S830017; residence: St. John's NFLD; Occupation: Farmer/ Planter; Owner #1; Divisor #1 ; Shares 32; Builder, yes ; vessel Margaret; Previously registered, St. John's in 1826 ; Official # ? ; constructed in, Moreton's Harbour, Notre Dame Bay in 1820; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 56' by 15'; draft 7'; 54 tons; registered in 1830; closed in 1872; No longer Exists/No Information Available . William mcCarthy is partner
1820 "Bonavista Bay Methodist Missionary records show Richard and Mary Knight had a son Giles." Keith Mathews Name
6 Jan 1820 Stephen Bennett of Harbour Grace, Bachelor Anne Neil of Bryans Cove, Spinster Ja's Rew Knight, Robert Lee Whiting " Harbour Grace Anglican Marriages http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_065_3.htm#parish3
March 25, 1820 " Great Britian Board of Trade, Muster Rolls and Crew Agreements records Jn Knight, age 38, formerly of Lovely Sally in Labrador, now on Two Brothers of Torquay, Captain Mat Pinkem". Keith Mathews Name Files
May 7, 1820 "Great Britian Board of Trade, Muster Rolls and Crew Agreements records Jn Knight, from Combe in Teignhead, Devon as the mate of the Lovely Sally, captained by Jn Walters of Torquay, Devon. Hired in Torquay, discharged at St. John's, May 7, 1820 to Nov. 23, 1820. Keith Mathews Name Files
May 24, 1820 "Harbour Grace Superior court records Robert Knight had fishing room in Brigus. Died upwards of 20 years ago leaving sons/daughter (Mary Bonnell) and 2 sons built up the rooms. The 2 brothers lost years later (but years ago)." Keith Mathews
May 24, 1820 "Harbour Grace Superior court records Robert Knight had plantation in Brigus died upwards 2 years ago -left several sons/daughters. They young maintained by Mary Bunhill had three sons two of whom were lost and than in 1814 William died. Now claimed by surviving daughters Munden and Piercey. Postponed." Keith Mathews
Sept. 1820 "Great Britian, Board of Trade, Annual list of Ships Registered records Henry Knight of the Dash, 57 tons, 5 men , fishing , registered in 1818"Keith Mathews Name Files
October 1820 "St. John's Anglican church records say Joseph Knight of Twillingate drowned at age 30"Keith Mathews Name Files
Nov. 1820 "St. John's Anglican church records the death of infant James Knight." Keith Mathews Name Files
Dec. 14, 1820 "St John's Superior Court says Philip Knight sued for L13 rent by Jane Damarell to pay." Keith Mathews Name Files
1821 "Great Britain. Board of Trade, Certificates of Ships Registered records Henry Knight of Moreton's Harbour , built Margaret, 48 tons for Wm Pitman of White Bay." Keith Mathew's Name Files Collection, Maritimes History Museum, Memorial University, St. John's
1821 Birth year of "Robert G. Knight died Jan. 18, 1873 age 52 yrs. (Headstone), buried JC. {next to his mother Rachel Knight, died Feb. 15, 1860 JC, age 78 yrs.). Barbra Pederson
1821 Birth year of "[Mar. 4, 1873] Capt. Robert G. Knight: Native of this town (St. John's), resided some time in Harbour Grace, died Jan. 18th age 52 yrs. at Burtons Pond, Notre Dame Bay, left wife and 8 children. Excerpts from newspapers in the archives at Memorial Universtity Library, St. John's. The newspapers are not identified, but newspaper dates are in [brackets]. Barbara Pederson
3 Jan 1821 Edward Peters of this Parish but late of Newton Abbot Susannah Bennet Joseph [---ott?], Ja's Rew Knight" Anglican marriages of Harbour Grace http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_065_3.htm#parish3
April 20, 1821 "Great Britian Board of Trade, Muster Rolls and Crew Agreements records Jn Knight, at Torquay, Devon on the Two Brothers, captain Mat Tucker of NFLD. Hired April 20, 1821, dicscharged Jan. 20, 1822 . Keith Mathews Name Files
May 30, 1821 'St. John's Surrogate court records William Knight, deceadent, administered by Wm Bonnell, his brother in law and by Wm Percy and Wm Maunder. Sum of 26/1/4 due to John (or Wm Bonnell. fishing room and houses to be devided into 3 parts.' Keith Mathew's Name Files Collection, Maritimes History Museum, Memorial University, St. John's
Jun 25, 1821 "George Knight infant Rev. F.H. Carrington " Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Parish Records - Box 5 (1812-1893) - Burials: B. McGrath
June 1821 "St. John's Anglican Church records say George Knight, an infant, died" Keith Mathew's Name Files Collection, Maritimes History Museum, Memorial University, St. John's
1821 Birthyear of "Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birth Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Silas P. KNIGHT Self M Male W 59 <1821> NEWFOUNDLAND NEWFOUNDLAND NEWFOUNDLAND
Lydia G. KNIGHT Wife M Female W 54 <1826> MA Keeping House MA MA
Ida J. KNIGHT Dau S Female W 27 <1853> NY NEWFOUNDLAND MA
Lilly G. KNIGHT Dau S Female W 19 <1861> NY NEWFOUNDLAND MA
George W. KNIGHT Son S Male W 14 <1866> NY At School NEWFOUNDLAND MA" 1880 United States Census / New York / New York City-Greater / Kings (Brooklyn) / Brooklyn LDS website chaz
1822 "Harbour Grace Anglican Church records the death of John Knight age 28" Keith Mathews Name Files
1822 "Bennett, John, of Benest? fam. orig Normandy, rem to J, than to lands End, Cornwall, and to Nfld. Mar Catherine NORMORE, qv., 1822, witnessed by Mary Squire and Thomas Knight. (See Pasquire and Chevalier) (Rev. Hammond)" Quiet Adventurers in Canada CS 89 A2 T8, NEHGS
My information comes from "The Beautiful Isles" by Rev. John W. Hammond. It is about Bell Island. That is where John and Catherine lived. I can send you more information later. I have to run. Lunch time. Dianne Jackman djackman@roadrunner.nf.net
Dear Allan, John BENNETT and Catherine NORMORE are my gggg grandparents. What type of information are you looking for?? Jeanie Wink Pinellas Park, Florida sfetxn@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us
This is what Rev. Hammond has to say about "BENNETT". Before settling at Lands End, Cornwall, England, the Bennett family may have lived on the Island of Jersey in the English Channel. John Bennett farmed at Little Belle Isle before moving to Bell Island. Apparently, he met a young maiden from the Beach by the name of Catherine Normore, while over for fresh water. He married her in 1822 and then moved to Bell Island. The wedding was witnessed by Mary Squire and Thomas Knight. John Bennett worked for a merchant on Little Bell Isle - this firm was the main supplier for Conception Bay. Elsewhere in his book Rev. Hammond makes reference to Stephen Woolcock and Co.: "The "Royal Gazette" ran another notice on February 6th, 1812: Notice is hereby given that the Island of Little Belle Isle, lately occupied by Mr. Robert Brine, Sr., now belongs to Stephen Woolcock and Co. Any person or persons found trespassing thereon in the future, will be prosecuted as the law directs. Stephen Woolcock & Co., 5th December, 1811" I don't know if this is the firm he is referring to that John Bennett worked for.
Under NORMORE he writes: The oldest monument that I have seen on Bell Island is that of Gregory Normore in the old Anglican cemetery at the Look Out on the Beach Hill. Mr. Normore was from the Isle of Jersey and married the daughter of an English planter from Harbour Grace. Gregory Normore 1717-1783 married Catherine Cook. Catherine Normore who married John Bennett is the daughter of Gregory and Catherine's son Henry 1772-1860 and Margaret Ryan from Nova Scotia. Seeing as Gregory Normore is buried in the Anglican Cemetery I would suggest you check the Anglican Cathedral in St. John's for records. Their records are also available at the Provincial Archives. Time permitting I will have a closer look at Rev. Hammond's book to see if I can find any reference to Thomas Knight. Hope this helps. Dianne djackman@roadrunner.nf.net
Jan. 22, 1822 "Lloyds records Steph Kngith arrived in Liverpool from St. Ubes, Portugal." Keith Mathew's name Files
February 11, 1822 - Elizabeth (an adult) of Joseph and Sarah Knight, Moreton's Harbour, PLanter Amalie Tuffin These are the notes I took from a 19 page list of Baptisms in the Twillingate area 1816 - 1823. PANL C of E TWILLINGATE BOX #1 - CHURCH OF ENGLAND BAPTISMS 1816-1823 (PARTIAL) All dates are date of baptism, not birth. after parents' names indicates father was fisherman; P is for planter
Feb. 11, 1822 Henry Joseph & Sarah Knight Morton's Harbour
Feb. 11, 1822 Julia Joseph & Sarah Knight Morton's Harbour
Feb. 11, 1822 Thomas Joseph & Sarah Knight Morton's Harbour
Feb. 11, 1822 Joseph Joseph & Sarah Knight Morton's Harbour
Feb. 11, 1822 Elizabeth, an adult Joseph & Sarah Knight Morton's Harbour
1822 Birth year of "June 6, 1843 – Rebecca Knight, age 21, wife of Robert died." Mildred Howard Collection Volume 1 – Page 169 B. McGrath
1822 Birth year of "8 Aug 1848 Mary-Ann Knight 26 yr died 6 Aug; of Harbour Grace "Harbour Grace Anglican Burial Records, 1815 - 1853 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_065_3.htm#parish
April 20, 1822 "Great Britian Board of Trade, Muster Rolls and Crew Agreements records Jn Knight, age 40 netherton, mate of the Two Brothers, Mat Tinkem, NFLD. From April 20, 1822 to November 28, 1822 . Keith Mathews Name Files
April 26, 1822 "William and Elizabeth Knight/St. John’s/Ch of Eng/No Occuption Given - children of: Apr 26, 1822 Elizabeth bapt by F.H. Carrington Oct 28, 1822"Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - (1796-1848) Volume 26B B. McGrath
Aug. 22, 1822 "Harbour Grace History Chapter Eleven: Harbour Grace Described in 1800 by W. A. Munn.
A new era has dawned for Harbour Grace, and before giving further particulars of those firms taking the most prominent part, let us give an outline of the town.
The following extract from Anspach's History will show how near the woods came to the town, and the dangers there were from forest fires at the time. "It happened in the year 1796 that the summer was uncommonly hot, and while the inhabitants of Harbour Grace were distracted by the dread of smallpox infection, which was rampant in St. John's, that a fire broke out in the woods, which practically surrounded the town, and which soon threatened it with complete destruction caused by the direction of the wind.
"The inhabitants were collected by the ringing of the church bell. They proceeded to the fire under the directions of Charles Garland, the Chief Magistrate. By cutting and carefully clearing of a semicircular space between the town and the woods then on fire, they put a complete stop to the ravage of that destructive element and saved the town.
"The awful grandeur of the spectacle as the flames were advanced by sudden and rapid strides firing at once a large grove of trees, igniting firebrands with reports like heavy pieces of artillery, created feelings which no pen can describe."
This clearly proves that the woods, at that time were not farther north of the town than where Harvey Street is today, and in some places it must have been much nearer to the water from. There were no streets built anywhere in Newfoundland at this date, but many paths leading to nearby settlements. The first attempt at building roads in Newfoundland was by the Merchants' Society in St. John's calling for tenders in 1806 to build a road fourteen feet wide from St. John's to Portugal Cove. There is no record of this Road having being built till Governor Cochrane's time in 1825. He did complete this, the very first road, for the convenience of the residents of Conception Bay. The second road built was from Harbour Grace over Saddle Hill to Carbonear. From the Police Court Records of Harbour Grace, 1822, we copy the following, which will give actual facts of what the town was like, and the names of many residents. The Grand jury divides the town into four wards, and recommend many improvements. This shows what the West End was like. Alexander Campbell was head man with Danson's firm, and lived opposite to where the Public Wharf is now, right next to the property where Din Shea's well known house stands today. Tradition says, this house faced East, and had a big front door painted green with an enormous brass knocker on it.
Police Court Records.
This Grand Jury seems to have taken a special interest in making improvements. They divided the town into four wards: First Ward, from Mr. Alex Campbell's, Westward to Riverhead; Second Ward, from Mr. Alex Campbell's, Eastward to Bennett's Lane; Third Ward, from Bennett's Lane to the Court House; Fourth Ward, from Court House to the Grove. The three magistrates at this time were: Thomas Danson (Chief), John Loyde Lilly, John Buckingham. The following is a list of the jurors summoned by Deputy Sheriff Benjamin Scott, and those marked F, are fined 20s, for non-attendance. List of Grand Jury: John C. Nuttall, Jordan Henderson, James Cowan, James Pendergast, Josiah Parkins, Wm. Thorne, Joseph Innott, Peter Rogerson, Jacob Moores, Wm. Payne, Sr., Wm. Stevenson, Alfred Mayne, Henry G. Clow, Jas. R. Knight, Thomas Foley, Alex Campbell, Thomas Marks, F., Stephen Bennett, Jr., F. Carbonear - John Elson, Francis Pike, Sr., Francis Pike, Jr., William Bemister, F., H. C. Watts, F., Charles Forward, F., Thomas Chancey, F. Bay Roberts - Marcus H. Bland, James Brine, F. Bareneed - Peter McPherson, Thomas Bartlett, Sr., F.
Harbour Grace, Thursday, August 22, 1822." Court of Sessions
On this day the following presentments were laid before Thomas Danson, Esq., Chief magistrate, by Mr. John C. Nuttall, foreman of the Grand jury. We, the undersigned, in the upper ward of this town find it necessary to make the following presentments, vis. Henry Martin's chimney wants topping and the roof of his house scraping. Jonathan Martin and Mrs. Hagerty - No ladders. Polly Andrews refused us admittance. No ladder visible. Richard Wills and John Andrews - No ladders John Allcock has a hut contiguous to his own dwelling, which he is in the habit of letting, and seldom to very careful people, the flue is wholly composed of wood, and burnt through in many places, in fact it is worse than we are able to describe, but from the information we received in the neighbourhood it is a fabric that has long threatened destruction to the town. This nuisance, we understand, was presented last year, but nothing done to prevent fire being made in it repeatedly since. Ebenezer Allcock - No ladder to his house. Patrick Ash has a very dangerous wood flue. Peter Pippy - No ladder. William Cadwell's house, occupied by Jane Chicken, has a very bad flue of wood, which should be torn down. William Stevenson has no ladder either to his house or cooper shop. John Trapnell - No ladder. Thomas Nicholle has a wood flue. William Bray has a wood flue, dangerous. Robert Courage has a wood flue, dangerous. Widow Hawkins - Wood flue. Robert French - Wood flue John Cole - Wood flue. Solomon Knight - No ladder. Michael Fitzgerald - No ladder. The boiling place for the Seal Blubber, etc., on Mr. Oliver St. John's Room, being so near the street, we certainly conceive a very great nuisance, not only filthy and indecent, but a very dangerous and improber place for fire, particularly when under such a combustible (foot of Noad Street).
The roads in general through the whole circuit we have taken, require to be cleared of the stones and rubbish thrown out of the garden, but we more particularly notice that part from Andrews' Hill to Nicholle's Brook, where we absolutely think it dangerous in winter for people to pass, occasioned by the clift having foundered. From the quantity of stones constantly thrown over between Charles Davis and Courage's is also very bad where the Road has been dug away for the purpose of hauling up the boats. In fact the fences come out too far to admit of a Road sufficiently wide at so dangerous a place. The dogs in the upper end of this town are so numerous that no cattle can be let out with safety; they are unclosed and unowned, their masters (we suppose) being absent. Only a few days ago a cow belonging to the widow of Edward French was nearly town to pieces.
Many of the planters in this Harbour are in the habit of burning off their boats on Manuel Allcock's premises - a place surrounded by fences, flakes, houses and buildings of different sorts. We consider it a very dangerous place, and should not under any circumstances be allowed, but more particularly when it is done from indolence and not from necessity - when so good a place is near them as Ship's Head Beach.
(Signed.) G. G. Clow, A. Mayne, W. Stevenson, W. Payne, Committee for the First Ward. There was no record from the members of the Jury on the three other Wards, but possibly our readers will consider this sufficient. (to be continued....) The Hickeys dhickey@nf.sympatico.ca>
Dec. 18, 1822 "BURT, Sarah m. Stephen Knight MARCH, in Dec 18 1822 Old Perlican #8324904 #25 This comes from the Nfld genealogy fiche, when I came across this I decided to check the "K"'s for Knights. Here is what I found: Vera Short
Dec 27 1822 John Bennett, bach, Belle Isle & Catherine Norman, spin, Belle Isle. WIT: Mary Squires, Thomas Knight" Volume 26 E: ANGLICAN MARRIAGES : Cathedral of St John the Baptist (St John's Anglican Cathedral) Jill Marshall
29 Dec 1822 John Knight 28 yr of this parish" Harbour Grace Anglican Burial Records, 1815 - 1853 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_065_3.htm#parish
1822 "SNAPPER,12. (1813 Redbridge. Sold 1865) Her hull, masts and yards cost 4,317 pounds and the rigging and stores 1,521 pounds. 1814 - 15 still at Redbridge. 1820 Lieut. R. J. NASH, 3/20, Coast of Africa. 1822 Lieut. Charles KNIGHT, 6/21, Coast of Africa. 1822-3 Lieut. T. H. R0THERY, 6/22, Coast of Africa. During 3 months in 1822 R0THERY captured 28 slavers in the 'Bights'. 1824 Portsmouth. 1827 Coast Blockade at Sheerness. "http://www.cronab.demon.co.uk/S1.HTM
Newhook, Jonas N.
(1823-1901). Shipwright. Born New Harbour T.B., son of Martha (Penny) and Charles Newhook qv. Married Rachel Knight. From a long line of renowned shipbuilders, Newhook as a young man settled in Jackson's Cove, Green Bay, where he continued the family tradition. His barque Fleetwing, a 249-ton vessel, was described in the Telegraph of St. John's: ``...coppered high to the bends, of a very superior build, all juniper frame, topsides, rails and covering boards of Baltimore white oak, keelson of white oak and Demerara greenheart with greenheart treenails. This vessel will bear the strictest examination and is, without exception, the fastest vessel in the trade.'' In his sailing autobiography, When Ships Were Ships, Captain William Morris Barnes termed the barque ``the fastest thing ever sailed salt water''. It apparently made numerous trips from Harbour Grace to Pernambuco in record time. Newhook also built the Tasso, another vessel of legendary speed. J.R. Smallwood (1937), ET (June 17, 1965), Newfoundland Historical Society (Newhooks; New Harbour).
March 25, 1823 "Great Britian Board of Trade, Muster Rolls and Crew Agreements records Jn Knight, age 39 of Combe in Teignhead, Devon as mate of the Lovley Sally of Torquay. capt Jn Walters, in the NFLD trade from March 25 to Nov. 29, 1823 Keith Mathews Name Files
May 30, 1823 Elizabeth Knight infant Rev. F.H. Carrington" Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Parish Records - Box 5 (1812-1893) - Burials: B. McGrath
June, 1823 "John Knight of St. John's married Mary Ann Vincent of same. John is literate. Keith Mathew's Files
Jun 05, 1823 "John Knight, bachelor married Mary Anne Vincent, spinster. Married By F.H. Carrington in the presence of Mary Brace and Maria Knight." Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26E (1754-1834) - Marriages B. McGrath
Sept. 1823 "Great Britian, Board of Trade, Annual list of Ships Registered records Henry Knight of the Dash, 57 tons, fishing in NFLD." Keith Mathews Name Files
Sept. 1823 "Great Britian, Board of Trade, Annual list of Ships Registered records Thomas Knight of the Sally, 44 tons, fishing in NFLD." Keith Mathews Name Files
1823 Birth year of "Martha Knight, Wife of Charlie Langdon, Died Dec. 25, 1904, Aged 81" Robert Knight's notes as given Barbara Pederson
Feb.18,1824 Martha Knight, later to marry Charles Langdon, is born to Johnathon Temple Knight and Mary Ann Vincent. Barbara Pederson
March 3, 1824 "John and Mary Ann Knight/St. John’s/Ch of Eng/No Occuption Given – children of: Mar 03, 1824 Martha bapt by F.H. Carrington Nov 03, 1824." Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - (1796-1848) Volume 26B B. McGrath
May 1824 "The Journal reports William Knight lower district fire coy." Keith Mathew's Name Files Collection, Maritimes History Museum, Memorial University, St. John's
Sept. 1824 "Great Britian, Board of Trade, Annual list of Ships Registered records Henry Knight of the Dash, 57 tons, 5 men, fishing in NFLD." Keith Mathews Name Files
Dec 1 1824 St. Johns Thomas SMERDON, bach, Bell Isle Mary HISCOCK, spin, Bell Isle Michael Knight, T.G. Langhorne" Volume 26 E: ANGLICAN MARRIAGES : Cathedral of St John the Baptist (St John's Anglican Cathedral) Jill Marshall
1825 "Re-registered Great Britain. Board of Trade, Certificates of Ships Registered records Henry Knight and Joseph Knight of New World Island, Planters, Henry is captain of the Dart, 57 tons, a schooner , registered in NFLD, built by Henry in 1818" Keith Mathew's Name Files Collection, Maritimes History Museum, Memorial University, St. John's
1825 "Knight, Henry - Dash 1825075"Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
Sept. 1825 "Great Britian, Board of Trade, Annual list of Ships Registered records Henry Knight of the Dash, 57 tons, in NFLD." Keith Mathews Name Files
Oct. 1825 "Re-registered Great Britain. Board of Trade, Certificates of Ships Registered records Henry Knight of New World Island, Planter, Henry is captain of the Dash, 57 tons, a schooner , registered in NFLD, built by Henry in 1818" Keith Mathew's Name Files Collection, Maritimes History Museum, Memorial University, St. John's
Dec 17, 1825 "Caroline Knight, spinster married William Weatherston, bachelor. Married by F.H. Carrington in the presence of Richard Furneaux and Selina Knight." Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26E (1754-1834) - Marriages B. McGrath
1826 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S830017; residence: St. John's; Occupation:Farmer / Planter; Owner #1; Divisor #1 ; Shares 32; Builder, yes ; vessel Margaret; Previously registered, st. John's in 1826 ; Official # ? ; constructed in, Moreton's Harbour in 1820; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 56' by 15'; draft 7'; 54 tons; registered in 1830; closed in 1872; William McCarthy, mariner, of St. John's owned a 32 share
1826 "Knight, John - Margaret 1826187" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
1826 Birth year of James Sabine Knight in NFLD. 1855 Census of Cheriton Fitzpaine Crediton, Devonshire
1826 Birth year of "In affectionate remembrance of James Luke Knight, a native of Exeter, Devonshire, England, who departed this life Aug. 18, 1875 aged 48 [hard to read, it appeared to be 48] years. Erected by his widow. To the left of his gravestone was that of his wife: In memory of Ann Knight, born at Exeter, England May 25, 1820 died May 2nd, 1906." Anglican Cem, Forrest Rd, St. John's, B. Pederson
June 1826 "June 1826 Henry Knight of Moreton's Harbour is named administer of the goods (700 lbs) of Joseph Knight of Moreton's Harbour." LDS film # 2132921
Oct 07, 1826 "Lionel Chancey, bachelor married Elizabeth Knight, spinster. Married by F.H. Carrington in the presence of John Westcoot and J. Beacon." Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26E (1754-1834) - Marriages B. McGrath
"At ST. JOHN'S, as you are already informed, there is an excellent free school, the master of which, Mr. Beacon, educated entirely in that school, is now here, and promises to be a very efficient Madras master. I brought him with me in his Majesty's ship Alligator, upon an undertaking that all his expenses should be paid; and as the Society were anxious for the establishment of a competent central school in Newfoundland, and this was the only feasible mode of obtaining it, I hope the Board will approve of my having drawn upon them for the amount of those expenses, 20 pounds. I should also recommend that some addition be made to Mr. Beacon's salary; and that a small salary be granted to the mistress of the girls' school, as soon as both are in successful operation as National schools. The usual attendance of boys at Mr. Beacon's school is from 100 to 120. The girls under Miss Rennell are from seventy to eighty in number. There is a more numerous attendance of children at the Orphan Asylum, chiefly Roman Catholics. The Newfoundland Society's School here, whose building has cost more than 700 pounds is indifferently attended. On one day when I visited it, there were only fifteen boys and /5/ eleven girls present. The average attendance is unknown to me; I was afraid of mortifying the master, who is a respectable man, if I asked for his return." AN ACCOUNT OF THE STATE OF THE SCHOOLS IN THE ISLAND OF NEWFOUNDLAND 1827 http://www.mun.ca/rels/ang/texts/inglis2.html
Oct. 11, 1826 Birth year of "
Census Year Location Film # Division # Page # Entry # Family # Surname Given Name Relationship to Head of Household Birth Date Birth Year Birthplace Immigration
1901 Ward 4 T-6438 22 2 26 14 Knight Mary A. mother Oct 11 1826 Newfoundland " Winnipeg City, Winnipeg District, Manitoba Census, 1901 anc.com
Nov. 3, 1826 "Wesleyan Chapel-Bay Roberts November 3, 1826 Founding Members of Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Bay Roberts, Newfoundland November 3, 1826
Proprietors: William Joyce for Goss Packet & Fryer; John Fergus: Rd. Knight: Benjm Squires, Edward X French of Wm His mark, Edward X Mercer Sen His mark, John X Mercer His mark, John X Mercer of John His mark, William Evins, William Davey, Soloman X Mercer His mark, John X Snow Junior His mark, James X Snow His mark, William X Carraway His mark, Thomas X Carraway Jr His mark, Lot X Snow His mark, William X Bradbury Senior His mark, James X Bradbury His mark, John Snow Sr, William X Mercer Senr His mark, William X French of Wm His mark, John Pickavant, Robert Cranford, William Wilson,Geor Trapnell, Henry Trapnell, William Snow Senior, Thomas X Merser - witness W. Wilson or Wolson His mark, Joseph H. Clinch, Edward Snow Snr, John X Churchill Sen? (question mark not mine) His mark, Isaac Earle, John Haigh, Trustees: John Pickavant , Ro. Knight, Robert Cranford, Christopher Vey, John Snow Sr, William X Mercer Senior His mark, William X French of William His mark" Calundin@aol.com
Nov.12, 1826 "Jn McCarty and Catherine Knight of St. John's of Goughalt - married at St. John's 12th day of November, 1826 by me, Anth Fleming. Solemnized by Jn McCarthy- Catherine Knight Witnesses: ? McDaniel, Honoria Buller." Church Marriages - Certificate St. John's and other areas. Methodist / United Church, 1825 - 1833 - Volume 2, item 310. Pro Archives, St. John's
Dec. 13, 1826 "Date of Marriage; December 13, 1826 Place of Marriage; Black Head Groom; William Knight Bride; Elizabeth Crummey Residence of each; Western Bay Married by; Wm Ellis Witnesses; Robert Grimbsy Edward Crummey" United Methodist of St. John, records before 1891, Pro Archives, St. John
An Edward Crummey of Western Bay married Elizabeth Halfyard of Ochre Pit Cove in 1840. He died in 1846 at age 39, which would have made him 18 in 1825, and so he could have been the witness. Unfortunately, I don't know much about that Crummey family, (there were quite a few branches) although I do know that Edward's brother, Thomas Richard married Elizabeth's sister Asenath. Elizabeth & Edward had sons Richard Stephen Halfyard & James Willis while Thomas & Asenath had sons Stephen Halfyard & James ! Robert R. Halfyard <rhalfyard@sympatico.ca
(Black Head North, just up a bit from St. John's (to the north). ) I have not done any research in Newfoundland personally, but My cousin has. She tells me there are 3 places with quite similar names, but different spellings, in Newfoundland, but she has found information in only one location. One Blackhead, or perhaps Black Head, is located about 4-5 miles east southeast of the city of St. John's, on the road to Cape Spear. It is likely within the city limits now. That is not the place I spoke of. The Blackhead I referred to is located on the north side of Conception Bay. If you proceed eastward past Harbour Grace about 20-25 miles you come to Blackhead.
1827 "Owners: Thomas Knight, shipbuilder and William McCarthy, mariner; registration #S831016; residence: St. John's; ; Owner #2; Divisor #1 ; Shares 32; Builder, ?; vessel Margaret; Previously registered; Halifax in 1827; Official # ? ; constructed in, ?; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 56' by 18'; draft 9'; 73 tons; registered in 1831; closed in 1832; Lost at sea.
July 26, 1827 "Place of birth; Beachhead Parants name; Richard and Mary Knight Childs name; Thomas Frederick Sex; (m) by whom baptized; J. Pichavant Date of baptism; July 26, 1827 religion; Methodist Father's occupation; fishing Remarks; date of birth not given" United Methodist of St. John, records before 1891, Pro Archives, St. John
1827 Richard Knight, fisherman of Blackhead (Bay de Verde district), 1827; From E.R. Seary's "Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland": Barbara Pederson
1827 birth year of " From Hancock's book "William Skinner Knight, born 1827 in Shaldon, St. Nicholas Parish, Devon ? (not clear to me) married in NFLD in 1855, son of James Knight of the same place (Shaldon), a mason." F1123 H36 so longe comes no women NEGHS
1827 Birth year of " Devon, William F Knight M. 1855 b. 1827 , son of James Knight of Shaldon, mason, near Teignmouth, Dartmouth" NEHGS table 8.2 characteristics of St. Nicholas Parish Immigrants 176 - P. 177
1827 Birth year of "Knight, James Luke native of Exeter, Devon died on 18th aged 48 Res 11 British Sq." Aug. 24/75 Gazette / Times / Morning Chronicle Births, Marriages, Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers CS88, N6, C7, V0l. 5, NEHGS
1827 Birth year of "Martha Knight, wife of Charlie Langdon died Dec. 25, 1904 aged 81." From Jackson's Cove Cemetary, sent to Rudy Knight by Robert Knight
Aug. 26, 1827 "P24-7 Knight Richard & Mary Thomas Frederick 26 Aug 1827 fisher Blackhead" Blackhead / Bay de Verde - Methodist Births (1816-1852) Part 1 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/065/vital/5/bhucbirvital01.htm
1828 Birth year of Matilda Knight, later to marry John Butler. Residence in 1908 at Mundy Pond Rd. Home Department card sent by Fred Chancey
June 26,1828 Josian (Josiah) Knight is born to Johnathon Temple Knight and Mary Ann *Vincent. Barbara Pederson* Mary Ann Knight according to tree by Lester Knight.
1828 "Templeman, J., Esq. ;0 10 0 Knight, Mr. Samuel ;1 0 0 Church Reports 1828 - St John's and Harbour Grace Transcribed by Gordon Lane http://www.wordplay.com/ngb/church_rpt/Report-index.htm
Sept 30, 1828 – Mrs. Mary Knight, age 41, wife of George, shipwright of St. John’s Died this morning. Mildred Howard Collection Volume 1 – Page 066 B. McGrath
Sept. 30, 1828 "Knight, Mrs. Mary, 41 years old, wife of George Knight, shipwright of this town. Died Friday" Royal Gazette & NFLD Adv. 1810- 1845 CS88 N6 H69 NEHGS
Oct. 1880 The Newfoundlander says George Knight is a St. John's shipwright" Keith Mathew's Name Files Collection, Maritimes History Museum, Memorial University, St. John's
Thursday October 2, 1828 Death Died on Friday last, of apoplexy, MARY, wife of MR. GEORGE KNIGHT, shipwright, aged 41. - Her funeral took place on Monday.
Oct 20, 1828 "John Hudson , bachelor of Adam’s Cove to Sarah Knight of St. John’s. Married by F.H. Carrington in the presence of Sarah Ann Bradbury and G.L. Milley" Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26E (1754-1834) - Marriages B. McGrath
1829 "Knight, John - Prudent 1829031" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
1829 "Knight, John Brace - Blessing 1829039" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by James Wiseman Jr. and William Hiscock, both of Hearts Delight, Trinity Bay" Ships & Seafarers
1829 "Knight, John - Morning Star 1829077" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
1829 "Owners: Thomas Knight, trader / dealer and Wiliam McCarthy, trader dealer; registration #S833037; residence: St. John's; Owner #1; Divisor #2 ; Shares 64; Builder, yes ; vessel Betsey; Previously registered; Halifax in 1830; Official # ? ; constructed in, Lunnenburg, Nova Scotia in 1829; 1 deck; 2 mast; Brigantine; 63' by 20'; draft ?'; 97 tons; registered in 1833; closed in 1837; Wrecked.
1829 "You asked for corrections if any and I do have this one for you: You show an Elizabeth born 1829, died 1885 and married to Edward French. She is 3rd generation, daughter of Joseph and sarah but not married to Edward. He was married to my great grandmother Elizabeth Sarah and she was born 1858 and died 1944. Edward was born 1850 and died March 6, 1900. Married Nov.7,1878. Did you know that the first Joseph Knight of this tree had a pocket watch and instead of numerals on the face of the watch, his name was placed there? It has been handed down to the Joseph Knight of each generation. I have listed up to 6 generations , but of course there are a lot missing. If you would like a copy please let me know I would be happy to send it to your address. If you know of anyone who could help me out with the French ancestors from Moreton's Harbour I would appreciated hearing from you. I have listed 8 generations including approx. 800 names for the Frenchs . Thankyou for having such a great web page it was very interesting. June from Canada June Mink jmink@thunderstar.net
1829 Josiah Knight is born to John Temple Knight and Mary Ann Vincent
1829 In connection with the settlement of Drummondville, there is a list of over 200 names of servicemen who bought or were given land. Among these surnames of widely varied origins were a few that may have been from the Channel Islands, such as: ANTOINE, CLERK, CLEMENT, COLLINS, DALLEY, DELANEY, DU VAL, GODDIN, GREEN, HUDSON, KNIGHT, LANGLOIS, LE FEVRE, REBY, ROBERTS, ROBINS, SANDERS, SHEPPARD, TURNER, and WAGGONER.
Feb. 4, 1829 'The will of Samuel HOLLETT, 1829, Adam's Cove, Vol. 1, p.94 LDS Film: 2070896
Adams Cove February 4th In the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine. In the Name of God Amen, I Samuel Hollett of Adams Cove in the Island of Newfoundland Planter being weak in body, but of perfect mind and memory do make this as my last will and testament. Item. I give to my wife Elizabeth Hollett one fourth part of my room situate(d) in Adams Cove aforesaid, my house with all the furniture together with all my live stock to be hers during her natural life and at her decease to be disposed of as she may think fit. Item I give the remaining three parts of my room to my three sons, Joseph, John and Samuel to be equally divided among them, together with an equal share in what may be left of boat crafts and fishing utensils on the event of my wife's death but should they leave their mother previous to her demise they shall take no part of these articles with them or any thing at present belonging to the room. The stage and flake shall be also equally divided among my three sons above named reserving a fourth part as before stated to my wife. Item. I give to my son Joseph my sealing gun, now in possession of George Molton my son-in-law. This I declare to be my last will and testament by hereunto affixing my hand and seal at Adams Cove on the day and year above named. Samuel Hollett his X mark and seal (LS) Witnesses present at the making said will. Robert Baggs of Adams Cove. R. T. Knight of Black Head.
Dot Walker
June 27, 1829 "Crosby notes Richard Knight died age 44." Keith Mathews Name Files
June 27, 1829, "Richard Knight, age 46 died. Mildred Howard Collection Volume 1 – Page 073 B. McGrath
July 7, 1829 "Richard Knight died age 47 July 7, 1829. (Gazette) Births, Marriages and Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers 1825 - 1850 NEHGS CS 88 N6 C7 V.1
July 7, 1829 "Died on the 27 ult. after a lingering illness, aged 46 years. Richard KNIGHT, shipwright. An old and respectable inhabitant of this town, July 7, 1829. Royal Gazette/ Joan wendling
Thursday July 9, 1829 Death Died, on Sunday the 27th ult., after a lingering illness, aged 46 years, MR.RICHARD KNIGHT, shipwright, and old and respectable inhabitant of this town.
July 27, 1829 "Knight, Richard, 46 years, Shipwright of this town. died Saterday, the 27th (July)" Royal Gazette & NFLD Adv. 1810- 1845 CS88 N6 H69 NEHGS
July 1829 Birth year of "KNIGHT; Henry; born Jul 1829 in St. John's, NFND; Methodist; Private Income, widower." 1929 Census of NFND. Born in 1830 according to Lester Knight's tree.
Aug 24, 1829 "George Knight, bachelor to Frances King, spinster. Married by F.H. Carrington in the presence of Sarah Stears and Philip Knight." Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26E (1754-1834) - Marriages B. McGrath
Oct. 4, 1829 "Place of birth; Beachhead Parants name; Richard and Mary Knight Childs name; Lavinia Marie Sex; (F) by whom baptized; John Haight Date of baptism; Oct. 4, 1829 religion; Methodist Father's occupation; fishing Remarks; date of birth not given" United Methodist of St. John, records before 1891, Pro Archives, St. John
The above is the Rev. Richard Knight's daughter
1829 "St. John's, John Knight married Eleanor Lawrence at Blackhead, Conception Bay" Keith Mathew's File
Oct. 17, 1829 "Date of Marriage; Oct. 17, 1829 Place of Marriage; Black Head Groom; John Knight Bride; Eleanor Lawrence Residence of each; Adam's Cove Married by; R. Knight Witnesses; Robert Lacey Thomas Butts" United Methodist of St. John, records before 1891, Pro Archives, St. John
Oct. 29, 1829 "Ferryland Court records say Mr. philip Knight security for Jn Hayes in keeping peace with Mich Hayes." Keith Mathews Name Files
Nov. 9, 1829 "Surrogates Court, Northern Circuit reports Solomon Knight on Jury." Mathew's Name Files Collection, Maritimes History Museum, Memorial University, St. John's
Nov. 17, 1829 "Will of Oliver Normore from Newfoundland will books volume 1 pages 116 & 117 probate year 1831.
In re Oliver Normore deceased.
In the name of God Amen I Oliver Normore of Adams Cove in the Island of Newfoundland Planter being weak in body but of sound mind and memory blessed be God do this seventeenth day of November Anno Domini one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine make and publish this my last will and testament in manner following
Imprimis I give and bequeath unto Oliver Bennett son of Catherine Bennett of the Island of Great Bell Isle in Conception Bay all my right title and interest to that piece of land situate on the said Island of Bell Isle and known by the name of upalong Shore, also my part of the pond Island meadow with the house and Room and in the event of the demise of the said Oliver Bennett the said property to revert to Catherine Bennett and her heirs.
I give and bequeath to Solomon Normore son of Robert Normore on the said Island of Bellisle half of the potato ground near the old Cellar and all the old potato ground.
Item I give and bequeath to Henry Normore and his heirs the whole of the Gull Island Meadow.
Item I give my bed bedding and bedstead to Catherine Bennett.
Item I give and bequeath to Elizabeth Holmes relict of the late Philip Holmes of Adams Cove my half of my skiff and capeleen seine also my trunk, gun, dogirons & Cotterall, and the sum of Three pounds which Luke Foley of Bellisle owes to and is indebted to me.
Item I give and bequeath to John Thistle Hudson my best suit of cloathes.
Item I give and bequeath to my brothers Robert and Henry Normore the remainder of my cloathes to be equally divided between them with the addition to Henry of my best hat
Item I bequeath to Thomas Normore son of Henry my box.
Item I give to Jane Holmes twenty three shillings which Robert Moors of Adams Cove owes me and is indebted to me and I do hereby appoint the Revd Michael Knight and William Stirling M.D. my executors of this my last will and testament to see the same performed according to my true intent and meaning
in testimony whereof I have hereinto set my hand and seall this seventeenth day of November one thousand eight hundred and twenty nine. Oliver Normore his X mark (LS)
Signed sealed and declared in the presence of us George Vandenhoff. Jno Eales.
Certified Correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar" http://ngb.chebucto.org/Wills/normore-oliver.shtml
Dec 23, 1829 "George Knight, widower to Ann Reans, widow. Married by F.H. Carrington in the presence of Martha Chancey and________?" Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26E (1754-1834) - Marriages B. McGrath
1830 "Henry Knight ; Reg. # S845078; St. John's; Merchant; Owner 3; divisor 3; 64 shares; vessel Sophia ; previously registered in St. John's in 1837; built in 1830 in Jordan River, Nova Scotia by Henry Knight, Brigantine; 12 foot draft, 109 tons; Registered 1845 closed in 1846 lost at sea .
1830 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S845078; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Merchant; Owner #1; Divisor #3 ; Shares 64; Builder, yes ; vessel Sophia; Previously registered, St. John's in 1837; Official # ? ; constructed in, Jordan River, Nova Scotia in 1830; 1 deck; 2 mast; Brigantine; 68' by 20'; draft 12'; 109 tons; registered in 1845; closed in 1846; Lost at sea.
1830 "William Knight ; Reg. # S845078; St. John's; Merchant; Owner 2; divisor 3; 64 shares; vessel Sophia ; previously registered; in St. John's in 1837; built in Jordan River, Nova Scotia in 1830 by William Knight, Brigantine; 68' by 20', draft 12', 109 tons; Registered 1845; closed in 1846; lost at sea
1830 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S830017; residence: St. John's; Occupation:Farmer / Planter; Owner #1; Divisor #1 ; Shares 32; Builder, yes ; vessel Margaret; Previously registered, st. John's in 1826 ; Official # ? ; constructed in, Moreton's Harbour in 1820; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 56' by 15'; draft 7'; 54 tons; registered in 1830; closed in 1872; William McCarthy of St. John's 32 share
1830 "St. John's Anglican church records the marriage of Thomas Knight of St. John's and Ann Vinicombe." Keith Mathews
1830 Birth year of "Nov. 6, 1921 "Henry Knight, Died Nov. 6, 1921, Aged 91 yrs. 4 mos.Wife Sophie, Died Sept. 18, 1913, Aged 71 yrs. 9 mos." Robert Knight's notes as given Barbara Pederson
Hi Allen
Thank you for your last two e mail notes. I am pretty lax in checking the E mail. your last one sent 15 mar. I never checked mon. and tue. was off wed and thur. just happened to check now and there is one for me. you are doing more for me than I am doing for myself. This no doubt is a connection. my problem is that I don't know the name for sure of grandfather white's grandfather ( the one who raised him as a son). I recall a man named Jack Adams joking with grandfather white about living as long as old uncle jimmy who lived to be 95 or something like that. as you know in NFLD we called every senior aunt or uncle. So I know there was a James White in there. if you will look at that 1921 Bulley's cove census you will see Elias white born 1875 I think and Arthur White my grandfather listed as born jan 1877(though he didn't have a birth certificate he said his birthdate was jan 24 1878, and that was the age he went by) Elias white was actually grandfather's uncle, his mother's brother. by the way uncle Elias's wife aunt Alice was a Knight from jacksons cove. I still have pair of socks that she knit around 1960 time. Grandfather's mother's name was Mary ann I believe and she never married I heard my mother say. I didn't know much of this until I was older and my grandfather was dead, and too late to get the names, he used to tell lots of stories about growing up and things that were done but I never heard about a father only his grandfather, apparently he was thirteen or fourteen before he knew that the one he thought was his father was actually his grandfather. My father's stepmother I recall saying to me (trying to be insulting I think) uncle Arthur he's an old syri, I was a boy and I did'nt get the point, I didn't know what she was talking about. years later when I learned about the background then I could see what she meant. Another old great aunt told me that gfather white's father was a syrian Jew. On looking through all of the names in that Notre dame bay 1921 census I find no one listed as jewish but I do find a few names listed with place of birth assyria, Lebanon which was a part of Syria, but the religion is listed as RC. I know it was not popular to be a Jew in those days and its not unlikely that a change of religion to Catholic or to state such would certainly be the expedient thing to do. I don't know if a jew would even be allowed into NFLD then, it was not until the 1830s I think before they had any legal rights in England. Its possible that my g grandfather was a Syrian Jew or just Lebanese. The name is lost to us and I know of no way to recover it.
By the way Allen while reading through some of your material I came across a Temple William Knight who in june 1890 married Priscilla Smith. Priscilla Smith was the daughter of Joseph Smith, the Joseph Smith that married Amelia Bridger my g grandmother and the widow of James Bridger who drowned with Temple Knight. Priscilla Smith must have been widowed quite young, because she married Esau Burt of Kings Point later, her first son Joseph was born apr 1897, Bill and Frank in 1901 and 1903 respectively. I knew uncle Esau and remember him well I grew up with his grandsons, and my youngest brother is married to the g granddaughter of Esau Burt and Priscilla Smith, one of her names is also Priscilla. Unless there was another Priscilla Smith, and that I doubt because that was the only Smiths in Southwest Arm (King's Point Bulley's Cove) Still the only ones. I guess you can see what I am thinking, is it possible that the Temple Knight that drowned with James Bridger was the young son in law of Joseph Smith, who pays his respects to the also grieving widow and a practical relationship develops, him being a widower or becomes one in the interval. has a son born nov 1902.Joseph Smith was then 54 and G grandmother 43. against that theory is that the Temple Knight that was your G grandfather was the same generation as G grandfather Bridger, and also as you have confirmed that your G grandfather did drown. If there was any connection between the Temple Knight that drowned with J bridger and grandfather Smith(thats what dad refered to him as) its odd that I never heard mention of it, at a time when these yarns and storys and all the rest got told over and over. I hesitated to refer to that point with you again but an incorrect assumption based on wrong information is worthless, if we're not based on fact its all worthless. anyway I had better quit, thanks for your continued digging on my behalf, maybe i'll be able to contribute something somewhere along the line, lets keep in touch. Sincerely Lloyd Thomas
Jan. 15, 1830 Lloyds records captain Knight of the Regent arrived in Gravesend, Port of London from Dunkirk" Keith Mathews Name Files
July 6, 1830" Birth of Henry Knight, later to marry Sophie Strong" Robert Knight
Jul 09, 1830 Charles Batstone, bachelor to Maria Knight, spinster. Married by F.H. Carrington in the presence of Eliza and Ann Lilly." Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26E (1754-1834) - Marriages B. McGrath
July 13, 1830 [July 13, 1830 paper date] Charles Batson (cooper) married Maria Knight, eldest daughter of Thomas Knight, married by Rev. Carrington. Barbara Pederson
Oct. 6, 1830 Mary Knight was a witness for Hannah White of London England married John Smithies of Gr. Grace. United Methodist of St. John, records before 1891, Pro Archives, St. John
Dec 16 1830 Thomas Knight, bach, CE, StJ & Ann Vinicomb, spin, CE, StJ WIT: Michael Knight, Sophia Buchan." Volume 26 E: ANGLICAN MARRIAGES : Cathedral of St John the Baptist (St John's Anglican Cathedral) Jill Marshall
"In the early 1830s, about 110 years ago, there came to the Island the next family, that of John Campbell from St. John's, who settled on what is now known as Campbell's Point. It seems that a certain Mr. Knight of St. John's was a trader around this section of Notre Dame Bay at that time, and also had schooners built at Halls Bay. He told John Campbell of the fish and game here, and finally persuaded him to migrate North. This man Campbell had a great influence on the early life of the community and played a prominent part in all the improvements that came with the influx of population twenty or thirty years later." And further on, same reference: "The first settlers of Little Bay Islands, the Campbells, (110 years ago) got their supplies from a man Knight of St. John's, who has been mentioned before under the section about the history of our people. He sent a trader around the Bay each summer supplying the people who were not in contact with merchants of other places." "Little Bay Islands U.C. School Magazine 1942" Barbara Pederson
1831 "Owners: Thomas Knight, trader / dealer and William McCarthy, trader / dealer; registration #S833039; residence: St. John's; Owner #1; Divisor #2 ; Shares 64; Builder, yes ; vessel William and Ann; Previously registered; PEI in 1831; Official # ? ; constructed in, PEI in 1831; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 62' by 18'; draft 8'; 85 tons; registered in 1833; closed in 1838; registered de novo in St. John's 1836.
1831 "Owners: Thomas Knight, trader / dealer ; registration #S836005; residence: St. John's; Owner #1; Divisor #2 ; Shares 64; Builder, yes ; vessel William and Ann; Previously registered; St. John's in 1833; Official # ? ; constructed in, PEI in 1831; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 62' by 18'; 85 tons; registered in 1836; closed in 1837, lost per annual list;
1831 Birth year of "John Knight 75 15/05/06 labourer NFLD Mount Olive Cemetary" Heather Toth dhtoth@sympatico.ca
1831 Honor Kight*, from Co. Galway, married at St. John's, 1831; From E.R. Seary's "Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland": Barbara Pederson
30 Jan., 1831 Land Grants Sir, (T. Cockrane) I have the honor to transmit to you the enclosed outline of the Regulations respecting the granting of land; which was sent out experimentally in 1829 to the Province of New Brunswick with a view to introduce some improvements in the system of disposing of the Crown lands in His Majesty's North American Provinces. As these Regulations were only brought into operation on the 1st Jan., 1830, sufficient time has not yet elapsed to give the system a fair trial; but I am desirous that it should be also introduced into Newfoundland as an experiment, and that you should report to me without loss of time, your opinion as to how far the scheme may be applicable to the Colony and your government. I am aware that oweing to the very recent abandonment of the Policy by which grants of land were withheld from Persons who settled in Newfoundland, there is very little if any of that which is at the disposal of the Crown at present surveyed, and that much difficulty must, therefore, occur in deciding the actual value of the land to be disposed of. It will, however, be the business of the Surveyor General to settle the price per acre at which land should be offered for sale, and to take care that it is not fixed at a rate which will deter Purchasers on the one hand by its amount being too high and on the other may invite greedy speculators to make large Purchases by the lowness of the price at which land is to be obtained. In the parts of the Island distant from the seat of governement, I cannot conceive it to be necessary to impose a limitation to the Quantity of land which any Individual may be at liberty to purchase, but in the immediate neighborhood of St. John's or other Towns, it may be proper to restrict the lots to 20 acres, and to prevent so far as it can be done, no more than one becoming the property of the same Individual. In regard to the period of payments, I am inclined to think, that in deciding upon this point a great deal must depend upon the habits of the place, and the degree of punctuality with which engagements of this kind are ordinarily executed. I should be disposed, however, to consider that too great a latitude is given by admitting the principle of four yearly instalments, and that it would be preferable to limit the period to four Half-yearly Instalments, of which two should be paid before any Possession of the Land shall be given to the Grantee. The Grant to be void if the whole be not paid before the expiration of two years. The Amount of Quit Rents due from land granted upon that Tenure does not appear to be considerable, but as it is not intended to persevere in that system, it is desirable with a view to assimilate the Tenure, by which Lands are held in Newfoundland, that a proposal should be made to the Grantees upon Quit Rents to purchase the Fee simple of their lands, upon such terms as may appear to be equitable in considering the value of each Lot, and the Local circumstances which affect its value. Goderich Cheers and good reading :-) Bill Crant
Feb. 18, 1831 Stephen Knight is mentioned in a land dispute between King vs Cuddihy. Royal Gazette & NFLD Adv. 1810- 1845 CS88 N6 H69 NEHGS
Feb. 16, 1831 "Michael Knight, 30 acres, Fresh Water Bay" Land Petitions, paper date May 3, 1831, Royal Gazette & NFLD Adv. Boston Public Lib
stopped paper in reverse
March 10, 1831 "The Newfoundlander reports Thomas Knight , captain of the Margaret, a sealer of 54 tons, 18 feet." Keith Mathews
June 14, 1831 "Subscription at Harbour grace for the British North American School Society; Mr. S. Knight 0 - 10 - 0" Royal Gazette & NFLD Adv. Boston Public Lib
Dec 16, 1831 "Thomas Knight, bachelor to Ann Vinicomb, spinster. Married by David Daniel in the presence of Michael Knight and Sophie Backen? " Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26E (1754-1834) - Marriages B. McGrath
1832 "Knight, John - Susanna Ford 1832013" Owned by Benjamin Scott and Willam Heart Gaden
1832 "Owner: Samuel Knight Knight registration #J844033; residence: Queen's County, New Brunswick; Occupation: Mariner; Owner #1; Divisor #1 ; Shares 64; He was the builder of vessel Dove; Previously registered in St. John in 1838; Official # ; constructed in Grenwich, New Brunswick in 1832; 1 deck; 2 mast; schooner; 58' by 16'; 6' draft; 36 tons; registered in 1844; closed in 1845; registered de novo.
1832 Birth Year Of "
Year Place Film # Division Page Entry Family Surname Given Name Relation to Head of House Birth Place Age
1901 Saint John T-6443 21-C2 11 11 119 Knight Richard Head Newfoundland 69 " Saint John City, Saint John County, New Brunswick Census, 1901 Anc.com
March 15, 1832 "Newfoundler reports Captain Knight of Susanna Ford , 113 tons, 28 men, left for sealing." Keith Mathews Name Files
March 15, 1832 "The Newfoundlander reports Thomas Knight of the Betsey, 97 tons, 24 men, sealing." Keith Mathews Name Files
1832 "Dear Mr Beagan, In December of last year you sent me a lot of information about people with the name of Thomas Knight in Newfoundland. Since that time I , with the help of a distant relative, Rudi Knight of Halifax Nova Scotia, have traced the origins of my great-grandfather, Thomas Knight who died in Newfoundland in 1901. He was born at Bryanston, near Blandford in Dorset in 1832, the son of John Knight, labourer and Amalia Knight, he went to Newfoundland with the firm of Slade as a young man and eventually settled at Birchy Cove, now Curling, in Bay of Islands. His first wife, Patience Noseworthy of Clarke's Beach was my great-grandmother. I do not know your interestr in the Knights, or if this information is useful to you. David Morgan e.d.morgan@chem.keele.ac.uk Professor E. David Morgan Chemical Ecology Group Lennard-Jones Laboratories School of Chemistry and Physics Keele University Staffordshire ST5 5BG"
1832 "KNIGHT, MICHAEL THOMAS (1832-1916). Politician; civil servant. Born St. John's, son of Thomas Knight. Knight began his working life as a clerk with the firm of P. Rogerson and Son. Well connected politically -- his father was Conservative MHA for Twillingate and Fogo from 1855 to 1869 and Michael Knight married a daughter of Old Perlican merchant Stephen March -- in 1864 he was appointed the first customs collector for the Labrador coast. He retained that position until 1876, when the position was abolished and Knight was appointed bookkeeper of the Board of Works. In 1882 he first stood for election to the House of Assembly, unsuccessfully, in Baie de Verde. He was elected in 1885 in Twillingate as a supporter of the Reform party of Robert Thorburn, but was again defeated in 1889 before being re-elected as a Conservative in 1893. Knight was Surveyor General in the short-lived administration of A.F. Goodridge in 1894, but was again defeated in Bay de Verde in [?]. He was finally successful in this district in 1900 as a supporter of the Liberal party. Knight retired [from?] active politics shortly thereafter, to become [deputy?] minister of Public Works. H.Y. Mott (1894), "Blue [?] of Newfoundland" 1870 DN (Aug. 7, 1916). Barbara Pederson
5. Stephen Knight (Samuel Bauk) and his brother Michael Thomas Knight (Customs), Herbert Knight (lawyer) son of Stephen. William Clancy Knight (son of Archibald, son of Capt. William) and Reginald C. Knight (son of Herbert son of Stephen) they are related to the Jackson Cove Knights. They are all St. John's born. Reginald's tradition is that a St. John's Knight moved to Jackson''s Cove for saw milling. Betty Knight via Barbara Pederson
1832 Thomas Knight, merchant of Ferryland, 1832; From E.R. Seary's "Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland": Barbara Pederson
1832 "HARBOUR GRACE Knight, Mr. Solomon 0 10 0"British North America Society For Educating the Poor in Newfoundland and Newfoundland Church Society Annual Reports
April 10, 1832 "My Clarissa Ann Knight was born April 10, 1832, in Halifax, attended the day school of Halifax Ladies' College, as noted on a beautiful sampler embroidered when she was 10 - in 1842. She married Elisha Daniel Ford in 1852. I know her mother was SOPHIA -- as my aunt told me her middle name was after her grandmother. At that time I did not either care, or was too young to think about asking anything about HER grandmother. As for Sophia -- no surname Her husband -- _____ Knight. Some day I may find the answer. Muriel <davidson3542@home.com>
Aug. 4th, 1832 Rachel Knight is born to John Temple Knight and Mary Ann Vincent
Sept. 25, 1832 "The Gazette reports George Knight supported Rowe in a election" Keith Mathew's Name Files Collection, Maritimes History Museum, Memorial University, St. John's
October 1832" The PEI Royal Gazette reports that Captain Knight has provisioned in PEI and returned to NFLD. "Keith Mathews Name Files
Nov 01, 1832 "Thomas Butt, bachelor to Anne Knight, spinster. Married by F.H. Carrington in the presence of Julia Butt and Henry Knight." Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26E (1754-1834) - Marriages B. McGrath
Nov 16, 1832 "Thomas Clark, bachelor, Sgt. Royal Artillery to Harriet Knight, Spinster. Married by F.H. Carrington in the presence of James Knight and Frances Knight." Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26E (1754-1834) - Marriages B. McGrath
1833 "Knight, John - Betsey 1833037" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
1833 "Knight, Thomas - Betsey 1833037" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
1833 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S836005; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Trader/Dealer; Owner #1; Divisor #2 ; Shares 64; Builder, yes ; vessel William and Ann; Previously registered; St. John's in 1833; Official # ? ; constructed in, PEI in 1831; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 62' by 18'; draft 8'; 85 tons; registered in 1836; closed in 1837; Lost per annual list. William MCCarthy, Trader Dealer of St John's has a 64 share
March 21, 1833 "The Newfoundlander reports Captain Knight left for sealing on the Margaret Helen, 113 tons, 28 men."Keith Mathews Name Files
1833 "St. John's 1833: "A List of the Names of Prominent People at the Time Newfoundland was Granted Representative Government" included George Knight, Senior; Thomas Knight; John Knight (Mariner); John Knight (Ship's carpenter); all as "Petty Jurors". ("The Nfld. Ancestor", Sp.'94) Barbara Pederson
1833 "Archives record George Knight Jr. as a Petty Juror" Keith Mathew's Name Files Collection, Maritimes History Museum, Memorial University, St. John's
1833 "Archives shows John Knight, Mariner, as a Petty Juror." Keith Mathews Files
1833 "Archives, John Knight, ships carpenter, Petty Juror. Keith Mathews Files
May 21 1833 William Mudge Davis, bach, Dawlish & Mary Eagen, spin, Waterford. WIT: Robert Knight, Henry Lilly" Volume 26 E: ANGLICAN MARRIAGES : Cathedral of St John the Baptist (St John's Anglican Cathedral) Jill Marshall
Thursday, August 29, 1833 "Died, on Saturday evening last, Miss REBECCA PYNN, daughter of the late Mrs. ELIZABETH PYNN, Knight. " THE NEWFOUNDLANDER http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/SJCity/Newfoundlander/newfoundlander1831-34.html
Oct. 1, 1833 Jane Knight is born to John Temple Knight and Mary Ann Vincent.
Oct. 25, 1833 "The Ledger reports Captain Knight of the Vidiona arrived in St. John's from Newport with coal" Keith Mathews Name Files
Nov. 21, 1833 "The Ledger reports Capt Knight of the Vidiona left St. John's for Mederia , portugal /teneriff , cargo of 12 brl of salmon" Keith Mathews Name Files
Dec. 4, 1833 "Previous to the meeting of the District, I had no [unclear, maybe "idea"] whatever, that anything had occured, that could by any means be [unclear] into a charge; except, that Mr Hillyard our Schoolmaster told me he heard in Carbonear that Mr Knight had intended to say something at the District Meeting, that had occured between Doctor Tuelon and me. After the District had set nearly two days; as I entered the meeting (having obtained leave of absence for a short time) the Chairman read "are there any objections to any of the Preachers?" Blackhead! He paused for a time and then said something to the following effect... "A certain brother had intended to say something relative to Brother Wilson, but in consequence of peculiar circumstances in prevented; and he has therefore imposed the duty upon me. There are several things afloat, but there is one respecting some act of indelicacy, towards a female. I do not mention it as a charge but by way of admonition". --------
A spirit of resentment might have actuated Doctor Tuelon. He mentioned it in Carbonear, there I suppose; Mr Knight heard it; I suppose also (for I do now know) Mr Knight must have mentioned it to the Chairman; who brought it before the District Meeting. --------
My reply to this District, may be seen in Appendix No 1 Page 5 marked thus No 2. But I beg to say a few words more, in order that the Committee may fully understand the subject. The person alluded to had been a member of our society, in the Bonavista Circuit. Some years since, she removed to Hearts Ease, in Trinity Bay; there she was accused with living in criminal connection. This report was circulated from Bonavista to Brigus; and I have often heard the subject adverted to, by our friends; as a source of much regret; and as an awful instance of Apostacy; and by our enemies; as a cause of triumph. Before I left Bonavista, I met with a person, a Member of Society; who had lived near her at the time the criminal connection was reputed to have taken place. She told me it was true, and she described particulars; until I was shocked and disgusted. When I went to Blackhead I found this person a Member of Society. I took an early opportunity of speaking to her on the subject. At first she smiled. I told her that would not do; for she was either one of the worst or one of the most [unclear] of women and that as her minister, I felt it my duty to inquite into the [looks like "fact"] that if she was innocent, I would do my utmost to wipe away the slander from her character; but if she was guilty she was a disgrace to our Society, and could not be suffered to continue in it. I added that I would give her until the Fall, in hope that she would by that time, be able by some means to exhonerate herself from so foul an imputation. Before the Fall she left the Circuit. She told something to Brother Knight, or Brother Ellidge, or both; and I was accused of Defamation of Character." Methodist Missionary Letter Excerpts - Trinity, Newfoundland http://www.math.mun.ca/~dapike/family_history/methodism/18331204.html
1834 Knight, William - Industry 1834038" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
1834 "Knight, John - Thomas N. Jeffery 1834098" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
1834 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S835085; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Farmer / Planter; Owner #1; Divisor #1 ; Shares 64; Builder, yes ; vessel Brothers; Previously registered; ?; Official # ? ; constructed in, Green Bay in 1834; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 41' by 13'; draft 6'; 27 tons; registered in 1835; closed in 1872; No longer Exists/No Information Available
1834 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S837036; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Trader/Dealer; Owner #1; Divisor #2 ; Shares 64; Builder, yes ; vessel Charles; Previously registered; Sydney in 1835; Official # ? ; constructed in, Nova Scotia in 1834; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 57' by 19'; draft 9'; 79 tons; registered in 1837; closed in 1841; Lost per annual list.
1834 Results of a search on William Knight at Web Cat
Creator: Forward Family.
Title: Forward Family Fonds [multiple media] 1834-1872.
Extent: 8 cm of textual material and 2 reels of microfilm.
Adm His/Biog Sketch: Merchant family of Carbonear, Newfoundland.
Scope and Content: The Forward Family Fonds is a small but valuable collection of material, consisting primarily of deeds, conveyances and other legal documents, Captains' logbooks and business ledgers. The legal documents provide evidence of the acquisition, transfer and subsequent loss of the family's property in Carbonear from 1834-1860s. They also provide evidence of the business activities and associations of the firm of George Forward. The Captins' logbooks detail the voyages of five of the Forward's fleet of foreign going vessels. An earlier acquisition consisting of microfilm copies of business ledgers for George Forward Company, 1845-1858 have also been added to this fonds.
Organization: Arranged in four series: 1. Legal documents; 2. Logbooks; 3. Other material; 4. Ledgers.
Location: see finding aid 116 MHA
1834 John Knight, planter of Broad Cove, (Bay de Verde district), 1834, From E.R. Seary's "Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland": Barbara Pederson
1834 John Knight, of Adams Cove, 1834; From E.R. Seary's "Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland": Barbara Pederson
Jan. 18, 1834 "Place of birth; Broad Cove Parants name; John and Eve Knight Childs name; Edward Sex; (m) by whom baptized; John Smithies Date of baptism; Jan. 18, 1834 religion; Methodist Father's occupation; Planter Remarks; date of birth not given" United Methodist of St. John, records before 1891, Pro Archives, St. John
March 20, 1834 "John Knight, captain of the Morning Star, 63 tons, 15 men left for sealing. Reported in the Newfoundlander" Keith Mathews file
March 20, 1834 "The Newfoundlander records Thomas Knight of the Betsey, 97 tons, 24 men, went sealing. " Keith Mathews Name Files
April 3, 1834 "The Newfoundlander reports Thomas Knight & Wm McCarthy dissolved 1st of Jan. " Keith Mathews Name Files
July 23, 1834 Results of a search for elizabeth Knight at Web Cat
Creator: Crewe, Nimshi (Nimshi Cole) 1901-1971.
Title: On the Execution of Catherine Snow, 1834 [text] / [transcribed by] Nimshi Crewe, [19--].
Extent: 1 page.
Adm His/Biog Sketch: Antiquarian, archivist. Scope and Content: From the Star, Carbonear, 1834, July 23rd, an account of the hanging of Catherine Snow of Port de Grave. Location: MF-0175 MHA
July 30, 1834 - Representatives of the Church of England, Congregational, Wesleyan and Methodist churches consecrated Christ Church, Quidi Vidi. (From the July 99 issue of the Downhomer magazine)
Aug 12, 1834 "Philip Knight, bachelor of St. John’s to Susanna Walker, spinster Of Halifax. Married by F.H. Carrington in the presence of Louise Raines and William George.Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26E (1754-1834) - Marriages B. McGrath
Aug. 14, 1834 "The Ledger reports Capt. Knight of the Vidonia arrived in St. John's from Newport with 110 tons of coal"
Aug. 27, 1834 "Knight, Philip of this town married Walker, Susan of Hfx, N.S. by Rev. Carrington." (Times) Births, Marriages and Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers 1825 - 1850 NEHGS CS 88 N6 C7 V.1
Sept. 22, 1834 "The Gazette reports Capt. Knight of the Vidonia left St. John's bound for Mederia, Portugal /tenn with 100 brl of herring and 2110 quintals" Keith Mathews Name Files
Oct. 1, 1834 Jane Knight, later to marry James Batstone, is born to John Temple Knight and Mary Ann Vincent. Barbara Pederson. Oct.1, 1833 ,Mary Ann Knight per Tree from Lester Knight.
Oct. 16, 1834 "birth of Jane Knight. Names copied from a birthday book of a Martha Shearing. Thew were sent to my Aunt Bonnie (Knight) Parsons by Mackie Knight of Jackson's Cove." Robert Knight
Oct.1834 Birth year of "BATSTONE; James; JC; hd; Jun 1876; JC; Meth; Planter;;;
BATSTONE; Jane; JC; moth; Oct 1834; St. John's; Meth;; moth of James Batstone, JC;;http://www.iosphere.net/~jholwell/ndb/cen1921/jacksons-cv.html
Nov.29, 1834 "Place of birth; Adams Cove Parants name; John and Eleanor Knight Childs name; Mary Sex; (F) by whom baptized; John Smithies Date of baptism; July 26, 1827 religion; Methodist Father's occupation; Planter Remarks; date of birth not given" United Methodist of St. John, records before 1891, Pro Archives, St. John
28 Nov, 1834 – at Congregational Church, Rev. D.S. Ward united John Knight to Mary, eldest daughterof William Patton of St. John’s." Mildred Howard Collection Volume 4 –No index Page. B. McGrath
1834 "KNIGHT/PATTON: At Congregational Church, Rev. D.S. WARD united Mr. John KNIGHT and Mary, eldest dau. of Mr. William PATTON, both of this town (printed 28 Nov)" Births, Deaths and Marriages from Newspapers of Newfoundland Vera Short
Dec. 1, 1834 "Ferryland Court records say Thomas Knight sued by Bryan Dunn for 7/16/- balance of wages due in truck. To pay." Keith Mathews Name Files
Dec 03, 1834 "John Knight, shipwright married Mary Batten by Rev. Daniel Ward wit's: Rachel Knight, Thomas Knight, Geo. Knight, Wm Batton and John Batton." Congregational - St. John's - Volume 23 (1802 - 1891) - Marriages: B. McGrath
Dec. 12, 1834 On the 3d inst., at the Congregational Church, by the Rev. D. S. Ward, Mr. John KNIGHT, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. Wm PATTAN. "The Conception Bay Mercury"
1835 "Knight, Thomas - Brothers 1835085" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
1835 Knight, Harry -Brothers 1835085" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
1835 " Liverpool Ship registers record Mr. Knight, owner of the schooner Mary, 73 tons and 10 men, captained by J. Lambert, built in Plymouth in 1806, a Poole coaster." Keith Mathews Name Files
1835 ", I have noted from a Nfld. magazine that there was a family named Cheveilier living in Burin in 1835. Barbara Pederson
1835 "John Cox was a merchant from St. John's who set up a business in Burgeo in 1835. At that time "there were 23 families at Burgeo". Some surnames listed were: "Anderson, Matthews, Strickland, Cox, Skeard, Dicks, Cheveilier..."Decks Awash" Sept./Oct. 1984: Article on Burgeo, on Nfld.'s south coast: Barbara Pederson
Jan 13, 1835 "James Battin, widower married Anne Knight, widow, both of St. John’s Married by F.H. Carrington in the presence of Julia Carrington and Thomas Knight." Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26D (1835-1891) - Marriages: B. McGrath
March 12,1835 Jonathan Knight, later to marry Phamlo (Familo) Pollard*, is born to John Temple Knight and Mary Ann Vincent in St. John's. 1921 census
1835 Birth year of "John Knight 1835 - 1928 wife Famlo ." From Jackson's Cove Cemetary, sent to Rudy Knight by Robert Knight
Mar 19, 1835 "Nicholas Coady, bachelor married Eunice Knight, spinster, both of St. John’s. Married by F.H. Carrington in the presence of William Earle And James Woods." Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26D (1835-1891) - Marriages: B. McGrath
Jun 27, 1835 "William Anderson, bachelor of P.E.I. married Rachael Knight, spinster Of St. John’s. Married by F.H. Carrington in the presence of Alexander MacDonald and Sarah Cluett." Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26D (1835-1891) - Marriages: B. McGrath
July 11, 1835 Anderson, William of PEI married Rachel Knight, daughter of late Richard Knight. m by Rev. Carrington. (Times) Births, Marriages and Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers 1825 - 1850 NEHGS CS 88 N6 C7 V.1
1836 "Knight, Kezia b. 1836 Old Perlican, spouse: Azariah MARCH" It was the only Knight there, Unfortunately my photocopy didn't extend to the batch #'s, Hope it's useful! Vera Short
1836 " Knight, Henry - Hunter 1836034" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by Edward Pike, mariner, of St. John's cd
1836 "Knight, Henry - William & Ann 1836005" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
1836 "Knight, John - William & Ann 1836005" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's William & Ann Owned and built in PEI in 1831 by Thomas Knight of St. John's, Trader / Dealer
1836 "Allen, Beatrice Annie Knight Hiscock described it (St. Thomas) as a community church used by the Congregationalists and the Anglicans in the early days from 1836. My understanding is the old church is known as "The Old Garrison Church" denomination Anglican. JOHN E. MONTAGUE <jmont@idirect.com
1836 "I have checked the 1836 census for Twillingate district again, but could find no Vincents. However, there was a Henry Knight at Mortons Harbour in 1836. He was the only Knight listed for Twillingate district. His family consisted of 2 males 14 to 16 years of age; one male over 60 (himself);and, one female over 60.davewells19@hotmail.com
March 15, 1836 " The ledger reported John Knight , captain of the William and Ann, 85 tons , drawing 23 feet, owned by Bennett and Morgan left for sealing." Keith Mathews file
Jul 26, 1836 "Edward Knight, bachelor married Matilda Rains, spinster, both of St. John’s. Married by F.H. Carrington in the presence of George Knight And Sarah Raines." Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26D (1835-1891) - Marriages: B. McGrath
Oct. 24, 1836 James Knight and Solomon Knight, as well as many Butts, Noseworthys and Ashs, are among 78 other petioners to Thomas Ridley Esq to support Ridley's nomination for the House of assembly, Harbor Grace. NFLD Newspapers, NEHGS
1837 "William Knight ; Reg. # S845078; St. John's; Merchant; Owner 2; divisor 3; 64 shares; vessel Sophia ; previously registered; in St. John's in 1837; built in Jordan River, Nova Scotia in 1830 by William Knight, Brigantine; 68' by 20', draft 12', 109 tons; Registered 1845; closed in 1846; lost at sea
1837 "Knight, William - Sophia 1837004" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by William Thomas of St. John's cd
1837 "Knight, Henry - Mary 1837033" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by Thomas and Anthony Armstrong of St. John's
1837 Knight, Thomas - Ariel 1837034" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by Brigus sindicate cd
1837 "Knight, Henry - Charles 1837036" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's. Built and owned by his uncle Thomas Knight of St. John's. cd
1837 "Knight, John - Charles 1837036" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's. Built and owned by his uncle Thomas Knight of St. John's. cd
1837 " Knight, William -Charles 1837036" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's. Built and owned by his uncle Thomas Knight of St. John's. cd
1837 "Owner: Samuel Knight; registration #S838108; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Merchant; Owner #1; Divisor #1 ; Shares 64; He was the builder of vessel Hope; Previously registered in St. John in 1838; Official # ; constructed in PEI in 1837; 1 deck; 2 mast; schooner; 70' by 19'; 10' draft; 108 tons; registered in 1838; closed in 1839; Transfered to Bristol England.
1837 Thomas Knight, born 1837 died 1903, married: (1st) Patience Noseworthy born 1832 died 1886, married in 1854; (2nd) Elizabeth Payne (nee Randell, widow) born 1863 died 1933, married in 1893. File: KNIGHT1.NS From Rudy Knight, Halifax, N.S. Nov. 29, 1997 Barbara Pederson
1837 "His father John Knight was born in Curling in 1918. His grandfather, Leonard Knight was born in Petries in 1890. His great-grandfather Thomas was born in 1837, place of birth unknown; Thomas' father was named on the birth cetificate as John Knight. Thomas Knight married Elizabeth Randell/Payne in Sprucy Point in 1893. His father was named on marriage certificate as John Knight, labourer. From Rudy Knight by telephone: Barbara Pederson
Feb. 1837 Birth year of "KNIGHT; Jonothan; JC; hd; Feb 1837; St. John's; SA; Private Income;;;http://www.iosphere.net/~jholwell/ndb/cen1921/jacksons-cv.html
March 1837 "The Newfoundlander reports Captain Knight of the William and Ann, 85 tons, 22 men, left for sealing for Bennett Morgan" Keith Mathews Name Files. Owned and built in 1831 by Thomas Knight of St. John's. cd
March 12, 1837 "Newfoundlander & Gazette reports Capt Knight and crew of 22 of the sealing schooner William and Ann struck Prossers Rock in the Narrows. Boat got off but sunk, capt and crew ok" Keith Mathews Name Files
April 1837 "the Gazette reports Capt. Knight of the Reform arrived in St. John's from London for M Bride and Kerr"Keith Mathews Name Files
April 4, 1837 "The Newfoundlander reports Captain Knight and the Reform arrived in St. John's from London and leaving the 28th with 1600 quintals for Maderia /teneriffe" Keith Mathews Name Files
26 Apr 1837 Mary Knight 48 yr of this parish " Harbour Grace Anglican Burial Records, 1815 - 1853 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_065_3.htm#parish
April 27 1837 Died at Harbor Grace on Monday last, Miss Mary KNIGHT, age 46, during 26 of which, she laboured under a painful disease, which eventually terminated her existance. " http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_065.htm#links
May 1837 "Gazette reports Capt Knight of the Reform left St. John's for Maderia / Teneriffe 1600 for Hunters" Keith Mathews Name Files
1838 "The Dash, built and owned by Henry Knight is broken up." Keith Mathews Name Files
1838 "Henry Knight ; Reg. # S839032; St. John's; mariner; Owner 2; divisor 1; 21 shares; vessel Customer ; built in 1838 in Green Bay, schooner; 6 foot draft, 20 tons; Registered 1839; closed in 1844 lost per annual list.
1838 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S839032; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Mariner; Owner #1; Divisor #1 ; Shares 22; Builder, yes ; vessel Customer; Previously registered; ?; Official # ? ; constructed in, Green Bay in 1838; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 40' by 11'; draft 6'; 20 tons; registered in 1839; closed in 1844; Lost per annual list.
1838 "Owner: William Knight; registration #S839032; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Mariner; Owner #3; Divisor #1 ; Shares 21; Builder, yes ; vessel Customer; Previously registered; ; Official # ? ; constructed in; Green Bay in 1838; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 40' by 11'; draft 6'; 20 tons; registered in 1839; closed in 1844; Lost per Annual List
March 15, 1838 "The Newfoundlander reports William Knight , captain of the Charles, sealing for William and Thomas Knight." Keith Mathew's Name Files Collection, Maritimes History Museum, Memorial University, St. John's
May 03, 1838 "William Hurd, bachelor of Dundee married Sarah Knight, spinster of St. John’s. Married by F.H. Carrington in the presence of Isabella Knight and Samuel Knight." Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - Volume 26D (1835-1891) - Marriages: B. McGrath
Sept. 25, 1838 "Edward and Matilda Knight/St. John’s/Ch of Eng/Shipwright – children:
Sep 25, 1838 Joseph Andrew bapt by Thos Bridge Jul 24, 1842
Jan 28, 1841 Louisa Ann ditto Jul 24, 1842
May 26, 1845 Jessie Frances ditto Oct 12, 1845
Jun 14, 1848 Sophia Howard Minister not given Dec 24, 1848" Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - (1796-1848) Volume 26B B. McGrath
Oct. 1838 "Captain Knight and the Reform arrived in St. John's from London" Keith Mathews Name Files
Oct. 13, 1838 "Newfoundlander reports Capt knight and the Reform arrived in St. John's from London and in Nov is bound for Maderia / teneriffe with 1900 quintals and 49 barl of herring."
Nov 20 1838 St. Johns Samuel BOWDEN bach, St Johns Catherine MEANEY spin, St Johns Mary Purcell, Richard Knight " Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - (1796-1848) Volume 26D
1839 "Owner: William Knight; registration #S839032; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Mariner; Owner #3; Divisor #1 ; Shares 21; Builder, yes ; vessel Customer; Previously registered; ; Official # ? ; constructed in; Green Bay in 1838; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 40' by 11'; draft 6'; 20 tons; registered in 1839; closed in 1844; Lost per Annual List
1839 "Knight, Henry - Cutomer 1839032" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Built by Thomas and William but owned by Thomas, Henry and William. cd
1839 "Knight, John - Customer 1839032" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Built by Thomas and William but owned by Thomas, Henry and William. cd
1839 "Knight, Henry - Union 1839036" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by Robert Job and Thomas Bulley Job of St. John's cd
12 Jan 1839 Henrietta Knight 1 yr of this parish "Harbour Grace Anglican Burial Records, 1815 - 1853 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_065_3.htm#parish
Feb. 27, 1839 "the Ledger reports Mr. Philip Knight, old inhabitant died at age 69" Keith Mathews Name Files
March 1839 " the Newfounder reports Captain Knight of the Charles, 79 tons, 23 men, left for sealing for William / Henry and Thomas Knight." Keith Mathews Name Files Built in 1834 in Nova Scotia by Thomas Knight cd
Aug. 18,1839 Jessie Knight, later to marry Sarah Ann Bartlett, is born to John Temple Knight and Mary Ann *Vincent. * Barbara Pederson. Mary Ann Knight according to Tree from Lester Knight.
Aug 10, 1839 "Samuel Knight married Isabella Johnson by Rev. David S. Ward wit's: Thomas Knight and Harriett Knight." Congregational - St. John's - Volume 23 (1802 - 1891) - Marriages: B. McGrath
Aug. 30, 1839 "Knight , Samuel married Wright, Isabella Johnstone of Greenock m by Rev. D. S. Ward Aug. 30, 1839" (Ledger, Carbonear Sentinel, Con. Bay Advertiser) (Gazette) Births, Marriages and Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers 1825 - 1850 NEHGS CS 88 N6 C7 V.1
Sep 3 1839 Married at St.Johns on the 18th ult, by the Rev D.S. Ward. Mr Samuel KNIGHT of that place, to Miss Isabella JOHNSTON WRIGHT of Greenock. http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/065/newspapers/sentinel.htm
Oct. 21, 1839 "Daniel Knight to ----------- Kallighan, 21 Oct. 1839. St. Thomas Anglican church, Old Garrison church / jmont@idirect.com
Samuel KNIGHT Daniel & Marianne KALLIGHAN b Feb 18 1842 St. Johns bap Feb 27 1842 RVC Md Oct 21 1839 St Thos Ang Ch. " VOLUME 29: St Thomas Anglican Church, St Johns, Newfoundland Jill Marshall
24 Oct, 1839 – died George Knight, age 62 yrs, shipwright" Mildred Howard Collection Volume 4 –No index Page. B. McGrath
1840 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S841063; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Farmer/Planter; Owner #1; Divisor #3 ; Shares 64; Builder, yes ; vessel Caldonia; Previously registered; PEI in 1840; Official # ? ; constructed in, PEI in 1840; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 58' by 16'; draft 9'; 61 tons; registered in 1841; closed in 1853; transferred to Liverpool .
1840 "Henry Knight ; Reg. # S841063; St. John's; Farmer/ Planter; Owner 2; divisor 3; 64 shares; vessel Caledona ; previously registered in PEI; built in 1840 in PEI by Henry Knight, schooner; 9 foot draft, 61 tons; Registered 1841; closed in 1853 transferred to Liverpool .
1840 "William Knight ; Reg. # S841063; St. John's; Farmer/ Planter; Owner 3; divisor 3; 64 shares; vessel Caledona ; previously registered in PEI in 1840 ; built in 1840 in PEI by William Knight, schooner; 9 foot draft, 61 tons; Registered 1841; closed in 1853 transferred to Liverpool .
1840 "Knight, Wm - Juno 1840054" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by Jordan Pike of St. John's. cd
ca 1840 The first settler at Jackson's Cove was John Roberts Knight. He came to Jackson's Cove from St. John's where he was born. He had brothers among whom were Henry, Thomas, Robert, and William. His father was a sea captain who came to Newfoundland from Jersey, one of the Channel Islands owned by Great Britain. Betty Knight
1840 birth year of " James Henry Dodson Randall Kendall Cruth Batstone, later to marry Jane Knight and brother of Thomas, Robert, and William Batstone." Mark Patterson tree. markp@istar.ca
Jan. 1, 1840 "Place of birth; Broad Cove Parants name; John and Jane Knight Childs name; Joseph Sex; (m) by whom baptized; Geo. Ellidge Date of baptism; Jan. 1, 1840 religion; Methodist Father's occupation; Planter Remarks; date of birth not given" United Methodist of St. John, records before 1891, Pro Archives, St. John
May 19, 1840 "Louisa Knight born or bapt. in Dorset May 19, 1840, married Albert Hannam on Feb. 4, 1864, Dorset. Her father was George Knight. First child of Louisa and Albert Hannam was Henry George. George Knight married Elizabeth Edwards whom possible died early." Barbara Pederson
June 7, 1840 "Jun 07, 1840 St. John’s KNIGHT Daniel and Mary Anne Alice F Charles Blackman Jun 10, 1840 N/G Soldier PANL VOL. 30 Vital Statistics St. Thomas CoE Parish http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/Parish/vol-30.htm
1840-1843 "The source of Jackson's Cove name is different than most communities. It is believed to have been derived from a man named Jack, who at one time lived in a tent in the area. During winter he wore three jackets; therefore the name at first became, Three Jacket Cove. Later it was shortened to Jacket's Cove, and according to some sources, it evolved from there to become Jackson's Cove. Other people believe that, instead of being derived from Three Jacket's Cove, the name was changed immediately from Jacket's to Jackson's Cove. The reason for the second theory is that a local man named Jack Knight, had five sons and renamed the town Jack's Sons Cove which eventually became Jackson's Cove. The first known settler is thought to have been a fisherman, John Knight, who arrived between 1840 - 1843." Moments In Time
"How Jackson's cove got its name. There was a guy who lived here who had three jackets and it was so extrordinary for one to have more than one jacket that it was called three Jacket Cove for years, untill Johnathan Knight came here. Than it was referred to as Jack's Son's Cove and it stuck. (Jack's Son's eventually became Jackson's) "Letter 11/96 from lester Knight..
"The other side of the cove were Jonathan, Jessie, and Temple. Jonathan's children were Michael, Allan, Arthur, Sadie, and two or three other girls that I forget the names of. Allan's children were Raymond, Effie, Belle, Nellie, and Blanche. Letter 11/96 from lester Knight..
"This place was called Cousin's Cove because each one had to Marry his cousin." Letter 11/96 from lester Knight..
April 2, 1840 "Will of Joseph Rideout, late of Rogues Harbor, Green Bay. Named children Giles, Joseph, Gilbert. Letters of Administration granted to Thomas Knight of St. John." NFLD Anc. 6,2
June 7, 1840 "Alice Knight, born 7 June 1840, Of Daniel and Mary Anne." St. Thomas Anglican, Old Garrison church, St. John's jmont@idirect.com
June 10, 1840 "Jun 07, 1840 (place of birth) St. John’s Knight, Daniel & Mary Anne (child) Alice (F) (bap. by ) Charles Blackman / CE Jun 10, 1840 Soldier (place of bap.) Not given" PANL – Vol 30 Part D: Barb McGrath http://www.infonet.st-johns.nf.ca/project21/vol30e.htm
June 18, 1840 "The Newfoundlander reports Philip Knight's house latly occupied by him and a cooperage for let on Water St. ."Keith Mathews Name Files
June 22, 1840 "John Knight, Debts 1840, to adds and take; June 22; 1 clasp knife, 1/9; 1 serge shirt, 8/1/9; 1 tin pot, 2-. " Cox & Co. 1839 - 1840 Page 290, Provincial Archives of St. John
1840 Birthyear of "Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birth Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Alfred KNIGHT Self M Male W 40 <1840> NEW FOUND Compositor NEW FOUND NEW F.
Margaret KNIGHT Wife M Female W 47 <1833> HOLL. Keeping House SCOT. HOLL.
Henry W. SIMPSON SSon S Male W 19 <1861> ENG Cigar Maker ENG HOLL." 1880 United States Census / New York / New York City-Greater / Kings (Brooklyn) / Brooklyn (LDS Web Site) chaz
1840 Birthyear of " Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birth Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Harrie KNIGHT Self M Male W 40 <1840> NEW FOUNDLAND Painter CAN CAN
Annie KNIGHT Wife M Female W 46 <1834> NY ENG ENG
Florence KNIGHT Dau S Female W 8 <1872> NY NEW FOUNDLAND NY
Mary L. KNIGHT Dau S Female W 7 <1873> NY NEW FOUNDLAND NY" 1880 United States Census / New Jersey / Monmouth / Marlboro 1880 US Census (LDS Web Site) chaz
1841 "Knight, William - Caledonia 1841063" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Built in 1840 in PEI by Thomas, Henry, and William Knight. cd
1841 " Knight, Henry - Caledonia 1841063" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Built in 1840 in PEI by Thomas, Henry, and William Knight. cd
1841 "Knight, Robert - Caledonia 1841063" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Built in 1840 in PEI by Thomas, Henry, and William Knight. cd
1841 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S841111; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Farmer/Planter; Owner #1; Divisor #1 ; Shares 64; Builder, yes ; vessel Brigand; Previously registered; ?; Official # ? ; constructed in, Green Bay in 1841; 1 deck; 2 mast; Brigantine; 71' by 20'; draft 12'; 132 tons; registered in 1841; closed in 1841; registered de nove St. John's 1841 .
1841 "A Richard Knight married Charlotte Laye in 1841, he is definatly my GG Grandfather. His childern are as follows, starting at oldest
Philip Taylor Knight Born: July 19th 1842
Rowland Francis Knight Born: Feb 25 1844
Richard Sabine " " : Oct 2th 1845
William Ashe " " : Dec 29th 1848 Died: 1926
Charlotte Elizabeth " : Dec 12th 1850 Died: 1861
Ann Sarah " " : Dec 6th 1852
Ebinezor Rowland " " : Jan 14th 1854" Gary Knight mopar_man426@hotmail.com
1841 Sarah Ann Knight is born to John Temple Knight and Mary Ann Vincent
1841 "When Richard Knight D.D. came to NF in 1816, five other congregationalists came with him. John Taylor, J. Rowland, James Sabine, are three that linked me too him ( I think ). PS: Remember their surnames. In 1809 a Richard Knight married Ann Ashe. There seems to be a connection to my family here also because my G grandfathers name was William Ashe Knight. My uncle was also christened Willian Ashe Knight.
A Knight married Charlotte Laye in 1841, he is definatly my GG Grandfather. His childern are as follows,starting at oldest
Philip Taylor Knight Born: July 19th 1842
Rowland Francis Knight Born: Feb 25 1844
Richard Sabine " " : Oct 2th 1845
William Ashe " " : Dec 29th 1848 Died: 1926
Charlotte Elizabeth " : Dec 12th 1850 Died: 1861
Ann Sarah " " : Dec 6th 1852
Ebinezor Rowland " " : Jan 14th 1854" this info igave you was from the Maritime Conference
Archives of the United Church of Canada Halifax Nova Scotia . ie. John
Wesley Knight b. Sept. 23 1840 , Laura Campbell Knight b. June 16 1843,
Elizabeth Hannah Knight b. Mar. 18 1838.
Gary Knight mopar_man426@hotmail.com
1841 Birth year of "Knight, Charles William Eld. son of William Knight of Brain Fever died age 12" (Dec. 21, 1853 Express / Times) Newfoundland Newspapers 1825 - 1850 NEHGS CS 88 N6 C7 V.2
Jan. 12, 1841 (newspaper date) "Knight / Pitts: By Rev. Prekovout, William Knight of this town to Charlotte, daughter of the late John Pitts of Belle Isle." Royal Gazette & NFLD Adv. 1810- 1845 CS88 N6 H69 NEHGS
Jan 12, 1841 "by Rev Pickavant, William Knight of this town to Charlotte, daughter Of late John Pitts of Belle Isle." Mildred Howard Collection Volume 1 – Page 160 B. McGrath
Joseph Pitts born circa 1735 in Exeter, Devon, and settled at Lance Cove, Bell Island. He was the father of John Pitts, who had a daughter Mary who married Thomas Ebsary, and another daughter who is identified only as Mrs. Knight. According to our information (Allen Beagan and myself), John Pitts' daughter Charlotte married (Captain) William Knight (St. John's) in 1841.
That would place the Pitts daughters in the same time period as Stephen Knight: "And They Stayed", a history of a number of St. John's families, written by Margaret Mullins, Barbara Pederson
Jan. 28, 1841"Edward and Matilda Knight/St. John’s/Ch of Eng/Shipwright – children: Sep 25, 1838 Joseph Andrew bapt by Thos Bridge Jul 24, 1842 Jan 28, 1841 Louisa Ann ditto Jul 24, 1842 May 26, 1845 Jessie Frances ditto Oct 12, 1845 Jun 14, 1848 Sophia Howard Minister not given Dec 24, 1848" Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - (1796-1848) Volume 26B
March 11, 1841 "Newfoundlander reports the Charles , 79 tons, 25 men, with Capt Knight, left for sealing for Thomas Knight" (it's not clear Knight was a capt) Keith Mathews Name Files Thomas Knight was the owner builder. cd
Aug 22, 1841 "Richard Knight married Charlotte Elizabeth Ley by Rev. D.S.Ward wit's: Geo Chancey & Sarah Butler" Congregational - St. John's - Volume 23 (1802 - 1891) - Marriages: B. McGrath
1842 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S843034; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Trader / Dealer; Owner #1; Divisor #1 ; Shares 22; Builder, yes ; vessel Volant; Previously registered; ?; Official # ? ; constructed in, Green Bay in 1842; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 66' by 19'; draft 11'; 95 tons; registered in 1843; closed in 1843; Lost at sea. Owned by Thomas, Henry and William Knight. cd
1842 "William Knight ; Reg. # S843034; St. John's; Trader / Dealer; Owner 3; divisor 1; 21 shares; vessel Volant ; previously registered; ; built in Green Bay in 1842 by William Knight, schooner; 66' by 19', draft 11', 95 tons; Registered 1843; closed in 1843; lost at sea. Owned by Thomas , Henry and William Knight. cd
1842 Birth year of "Mrs. Eliza KNIGHT, Clacton-on Sea, 85" June 15, 1927 St. John's Daily News NECROLOGY Chris Shelley's
Oct. 6, 1842 " The Newfoundlander Michael Knight supported Thos Bennett for election but not Grieve or Kough." Keith Mathews Name Files
(Little Bay Islands) Residents report that the first permanent English settler, a Budgell from Triton, arrived in 1825, but stayed only a few years. He was followed by John Campbell from St. John's, who became the first community leader. Little Bay Islands is first recorded in the 1845 Census, with three families making up a population of 45. During the 1850s and 1860s the population increased rapidly as people moved in from the older settled areas of eastern Notre Dame Bay, such as Twillingate, Herring Neck and Tizzard's Harbour. Of the 42 surnames among the 120 families living on the Island in 1942, the principal ones were: Grimes, James, Jones, King, Locke, Oxford, Penney, Roberts, Strong, Stuckless, Tucker, Weir and Wiseman. While most of the first settlers came to Little Bay Islands from the older populated areas of Notre Dame Bay, some may have come directly from Britain -- the 1884 Census records eight residents born in England and three in Scotland.
The first trader to supply Little Bay Islands was Thomas Knight from St. John's, who supplied nearly all the early settlers in this part of Notre Dame Bay. Later, firms from Twillingate, particularly the firm of E.J. Duder, began to supply the Island. Before long people built their own vessels and sailed to Twillingate themselves. George Jones and William Mursell were supplying the Island by the 1870s. http://enl.cuff.nf.ca/entry/55/5531.htm
April 1842 Birth year of "KNIGHT; Famils; JC; wife; Apr 1842; Herring Nk; SA;; m to Jonothan Knight, JC;; http://www.iosphere.net/~jholwell/ndb/cen1921/jacksons-cv.html
1842 Birthyear of "Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birth Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
William H. KNIGHT Self M Male W 38 <1842> N FOU Wks In Shoe Shop N FOU N FOU
Elizabeth KNIGHT Wife M Female W 32 <1848> N FOU Keeping House N FOU N FOU
Elizabeth JACKSON Mother W Female W 52 <1828> N FOU Without Occupation N FOU N FOU" 1880 United States Census / Massachusetts / Essex / Lynn" LDS website chaz
Nov. 6, 1842 "788 34 Antle Antle, John & Sabina (child) Susanna Knight; F John McMurray 12 Dec 1842 Brigus Planter 6 Nov 1842 " http://ngb.chebucto.org/Parish/cupids-a.shtml
1843 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S843034; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Trader / Dealer; Owner #1; Divisor #1 ; Shares 22; Builder, yes ; vessel Volant; Previously registered; ?; Official # ? ; constructed in, Green Bay in 1842; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 66' by 19'; draft 11'; 95 tons; registered in 1843; closed in 1843; Lost at sea.
1843 "Henry Knight ; Reg. # S843034; St. John's; Trader/Dealer; Owner 2; divisor 1; 21 shares; vessel Volant ; built in 1842 in Green Bay by Henry Knight, schooner; 11 foot draft, 95 tons; Registered 1843 closed in 1843 lost at sea .
1843 "William Knight ; Reg. # S843034; St. John's; Trader / Dealer; Owner 3; divisor 1; 21 shares; vessel Volant ; previously registered; ; built in Green Bay in 1842 by William Knight, schooner; 66' by 19', draft 11', 95 tons; Registered 1843; closed in 1843; lost at sea
1843 "Knight, William - Violent 1843034" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
1843 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S844013; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Farmer / Planter; Owner #1; Divisor #3 ; Shares 64; Builder, yes ; vessel Crocus; Previously registered, Pictou in 1843; Official # ? ; constructed in, Pictou in 1843; 1 deck; 2 mast; Brigantine; 66' by 17'; draft 11'; 94 tons; registered in 1844; closed in 1851; Lost at sea. Henry was also an owner. cd
1843 "William Knight ; Reg. # S844013; St. John's; Trader / Dealer; Owner 3; divisor 3; 64 shares; vessel Crocus ; previously registered; In Pictou in 1843; built in Pictou in 1843 by William Knight, schooner; 66' by 17', draft 11', 94 tons; Registered 1844; closed in 1851; lost at sea. Henry was also an owner. cd
1843 Birth year of "Elizabeth Knight 86 29/06/08 w/o John NFLD Mount Olive Cemetary" Heather Toth dhtoth@sympatico.ca
May 8 1843 St. Johns William COLE bach, St Johns Bridget BUTLER?* spin, St Johns Stephen H. Knight, Michael T. Knight *surname hard to read; may have been BUTTEN?" Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John's, Newfoundland - Volume 26D (1754-1834) - Marriages
June 6, 1843 (paper date) "Deaths: Knight, Rebecca, age 21. Wife of Robert Knight of this town." Royal Gazette & NFLD Adv. 1810- 1845 CS88 N6 H69 NEHGS
June 6, 1843 – Rebecca Knight, age 21, wife of Robert died." Mildred Howard Collection Volume 1 – Page 169 B. McGrath
June 13,1843 [No paper date] Rebecca Knight, wife of Robert Knight, daughter of William Stares (Sr.), Chief Jailer, died June 13, 1843. (Allen:-- Note: I would say Rebecca was Robert G. Knight's first wife, as he left a wife and children when he died in 1873 . Barbara Pederson
Aug. 21, 1843 "Cpt William Ebsary married Belinda Pitts making him BIL to Stephen Knight. The daughter that died at Halls Bay as a result of the fire was Selina Julia Ebsary (b. 21 Aug 1843)" Jackie aband@email.msn.com
Aug. 27, 1843 Lucretia Knight is born to John Temple Knight and Mary Ann Vincent in Quinton's Cove. Baptised Sept. 27, 1845 at Nippers Harbour.
Sept. 26, 1843 "Jost, J.V. Rev. married Knight, Mary Jane, 2nd dau of Rev. R. Knight for many years wes. Miss. Carbonear, now chairman Nova Scotia & PEI district. Married by Rev. Crosscombe at Horton, N.S. on Sept. 26." (Carbonear Sentinel & Conception Bay Advertiser, 31 Sept.) Births, Marriages and Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers 1825 - 1850 NEHGS CS 88 N6 C7 V.1
Oct 6, 1843 "1.2 Notice given by Nicholas Stabb, Sheriff of Carbonear, of the transfer of the rights to a plantation etc. at Burnt Head, Carbonear, previously owned by William Gillespie to George Forward for payment of a debt, 3 June 1834
1.3 Indenture between John McCarthy and William Rendell and George Forward and William Willis Bemister assigning to GF and WWB their premises at Carbonear, 1839
1.4 Receipt to John McCarthy and William Rendell from George Forward and William Willis Bemister, 10 June 1840
1.5 Order of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland granting Henry F. Forward, Administrator, the authority to administer the estate of George Forward of Carbonear, deceased, 21 June 1858. Enclosures: Will of George Forward, 10 July 1848; Affidavit of Henry F. Forward regarding the value of the estate of George Forward, 4 June 1858
1.6 Agreement by Henry Knight Senior for sale of property called Burnt Head Premises, to Mark Forward, Henry Forward and Ambrose Forward, 6 Oct. 1843
1.7 Affidavit by Edward White respecting the salvage on a vessel owned by George Forward. Witnessed by Thomas P. Keough, 10 July 1846; Grant of extension re the above matter, signed by John B. Bulley, Robert Prowse, Ralph Triningham, 13 July 1833
1.8 Indenture agreement between Mark Forward and John Bemister transferring one third of Mark Forward's property at Burnt Head, to be held in trust by John Bemister, Nov. 1857
1.9 Mutual Marine Insurance Club of Conception Bay. Insurance certificate for the SIX BROTHERS, owned by Forward Brothers and Co., 10 Mar. 1858
1.10 Indenture agreement between Mark Forward and Frederick J. Bemister assigning the property of Mark Forward at Main Street, Carbonear to Frederick J. Bemister, to be held in trust for his wife, Mary Forward and his children, 11 May, 1866 http://www.mun.ca/mha/Forward.htm
Mary Jane KNIGHT Daniel & Marianne KALLIGHAN b Nov 6 1843 St. Johns bap Nov 23 1843 RNC " St. Thomas Anglican Jill Marshall
1844 "Henry Knight ; Reg. # S844013; St. John's; Farmer /Planter; Owner 2; divisor 3; 64 shares; vessel Crocus ; previously registered in Pictou in 1843; built in 1843 in Pictou by Henry Knight, Brigatine; 11 foot draft, 94 tons; Registered 1844 closed in 1851 lost at sea .
1844 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S844013; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Farmer / Planter; Owner #1; Divisor #3 ; Shares 64; Builder, yes ; vessel Crocus; Previously registered, Pictou in 1843; Official # ? ; constructed in, Pictou in 1843; 1 deck; 2 mast; Brigantine; 66' by 17'; draft 11'; 94 tons; registered in 1844; closed in 1851; Lost at sea.
1844 "William Knight ; Reg. # S844013; St. John's; Trader / Dealer; Owner 3; divisor 3; 64 shares; vessel Crocus ; previously registered; In Pictou in 1843; built in Pictou in 1843 by William Knight, schooner; 66' by 17', draft 11', 94 tons; Registered 1844; closed in 1851; lost at sea
1844 Knight, Robert G. - Crocus 1844013" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
1844 'Knight, Nathan - Henry 1844091" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by Nathaniel Knight and Nicholas Powers of St. John's, both the builders. cd
Aug.8, 1844 "Charles Langdon married Martha Knight Aug. 8, 1844 at Nippers Hr. Witnessed by John Knight, William Knight. Barbara Pederson
Aug. 8, 1844 Charles Langdown and Martha Knight Married August 8, 1844 PANL Vital Statistics #87 charles.Strong@yellowcorp.com
August 8, 1844 "Charles Langdon m. Martha Knight, witnesses John Knight, William Knight, at Nippers Harbour" http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/Parish/panl87.htm
Oct 1, 1844 "No. Name of Grantee Contents of Lot Situation of Lot Rate per acre Whole cost of Title to Grantee - £ Expenses incurred
2 Thomas Knight 27 3 38 White Hills 1 8 0 " Of Lands surveyed by the Surveyor General for parties who were in possessions prior to the passing of the Crown Lands Bill, and to whom Grants have issued or are in progress, for the year ending 1st. October 1844.
Nov ??, 1844 Jesse Knight age 6 mos Rev. D.D. Evans"Congregational - St. John's - Volume 23 (1844-1891) Deaths: B. McGrath
Jesse KNIGHT d Nov __ 1844 St Johns 6 mo. not given born St Johns" VITAL STATISTICS VOLUME 23 (BURIALS) Transcribed by Jill Marshall
1845 "Knight, William - Sophia 1845078" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
Thomas, William and Henry Knight were owner builders, built 1830 in Jordan River, NS. cd
1845 "There is a Knights Cove near Bonavista, long so named, but I have never heard of any family stock in that area. However, about 1845 one Nathan Parker Knight of St. Johns' married a Bonavista girl, Ann Brown (Bonavista Register). He became a trader at Bonavista, evidently died early. Their only son Silas, moved to St. John's and married in 1869 (Congregation Church Register) Marcella McGrath. Their son Arthur Knight, insurance adjuster, died 1958. Ruby Knight via Barbara pederson
March 17, 1845 "The Newfoundlander reports Samuel Knight, Merchant / trader is anti new tariff."Mathew's Name Files Collection, Maritimes History Museum, Memorial University, St. John's
May 26, 1845 "Edward and Matilda Knight/St. John’s/Ch of Eng/Shipwright – children: Sep 25, 1838 Joseph Andrew bapt by Thos Bridge Jul 24, 1842 / Jan 28, 1841 Louisa Ann ditto Jul 24, 1842/ May 26, 1845 Jessie Frances ditto Oct 12, 1845 / Jun 14, 1848 Sophia Howard Minister not given Dec 24, 1848" Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - (1796-1848) Volume 26B
Sept. 27, 1845 "Lucretia of John and Mary Knight bap. September 27, 1845 at Nippers Harbour" Vital Statistics Volume 86 Notre Dame Bay - Church of England; Transcribed by Amalie Lewis Tuffin amaliet@ix.netcom.com
1845 Results of a search at http://info.library.mun.ca/uhtbin/cgisirsi/24/55/30168
Creator: Foulds, Janet.
Title: Janet Foulds photographs [graphic material] 1991.
Extent: 2 colour prints, 4 x 6 and 3.5 x 4.5 in.
Scope and Content: Photograph of a painting of the Kestrel, a ship built in 1845 in Saint John, NB. [?], registered in Liverpool; and a photograph of a painting of Captain George Turner, master of the vessel.
Location: PF-032 MHA
Finding Aids: MHA finding aid 84. Item level description. Also on MHA database PHOTUSER.
Subject: Turner, George.
Subject: Kestrel (Ship).
Subject: Ships in art.
Subject: Photographs.
Oct. 28, 1845 " 898 34 Antle Antle, John & Zebina Robert Knight; M W. Faulkner 28 Feb 1846 Brigus Planter 28 Oct 1845" http://ngb.chebucto.org/Parish/cupids-a.shtml
Nov.14,1845 "Temple T. Knight born Nov. 14, 1845 died July 29, 1901 JC. (Headstone reads 1849-1901, age 50 yrs.) Queen Milley as told to Barbara Pederson
1845 John Knight , of Nipper's Harbour, 1845; From E.R. Seary's "Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland": Barbara Pederson
1845 "Birth yuear of "KNIGHT, Geo. <1845> M Irish Bir: Newf Cen: Ont York Toronto" 1881 census
Wonder what the connection was ,between Robert G. Knight who witnessed the marriage of William Squarey to Mary Ann Ryall in 1845 in St. John's and Henry Knight who married William's sister Sarah Ann Squarey? Beth Squarey Bakenhus bbakenhus@worldnet.att.net
Dec. 10, 1845 "10 Dec 1845 Died At Brigus, on 5th inst, Elizabeath Knight, infand dau of Dr. ALLEN, of that place. " http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/065/newspapers/herald.htm
1845 Birthyear of "Name Relation Marital Status Gender Race Age Birth Birthplace Occupation Father's Birthplace Mother's Birthplace
Caleb KNIGHT Self M Male W 35 <1845> NEW FOUNDLAND Carpenter NF NF
Margaret KNIGHT Wife M Female W 28 <1852> CAN Keeping House SCOT SCOT
Cylana KNIGHT Dau S Female W 13 <1867> NF At School NF CAN
Jesse KNIGHT Dau S Female W 8 <1872> CAN At School NF CAN
Norman KNIGHT Son S Male W 6 <1874> CAN At School NF CAN
Mary H. KNIGHT Dau S Female W 4 <1876> CAN NF CAN
John J. KNIGHT Son S Male W 1 <1879> NY NF CAN" 1880 United States Census / New York / Niagra / Lockport / 3rd Ward 1880 US Census (LDS Web Site) chaz
1846 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S846043; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Trader/Dealer; Owner #1; Divisor #3 ; Shares 64; Builder, yes ; vessel Charles; Previously registered, ? ; Official # ? ; constructed in, St. John's in 1846 ; 1 deck; 2 mast; Brigantine; 73' by 19'; draft 11'; 108 tons; registered in 1846; closed in 1846; registered de novo St. John's.
1846 "William Knight ; Reg. # S846043; St. John's; Trader / Dealer; Owner 3; divisor 3; 64 shares; vessel Charles ; previously registered in St. John's in 1837; built in 1846 in St. John's by William Knight, Brigantine; 11 foot draft, 108 tons; Registered 1846 closed in 1846 in St. John's and registered de novo .
1846 "Henry Knight ; Reg. # S846043; St. John's; Trader / Dealer; Owner 3; divisor 3; 64 shares; vessel Charles ; previously registered in St. John's in 1837; built in 1846 in St. John's by Henry Knight, Brigantine; 11 foot draft, 108 tons; Registered 1846 closed in 1846 in St. John's and registered de novo .
1846 "Knight, Robert - Charles 1846043" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
1846 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S846086; residence: St. John's; Occupation: ship owner; Owner #1; Divisor #1 ; Shares 64; Builder, yes ; vessel Snake; Previously registered, ? ; Official # ? ; constructed in, Green Bay in 1846; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 48' by 14'; draft 8'; 37 tons; registered in 1846; closed in 1908; broken up in St. John's.
1846 "Knight, William-Snake 1846086" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
1846 'John is the father of Thomas Knight that worker for T.& D Slade of Poole,Dorset.Thomas came to Nfld. about 1846 on a ship called "The Sapper".The ship was owned by Rev.Curling, an Anglian minister, and ex Royal Engineer,and the capt.was Thomas's son Edwin Knight. Assuming John was 23\25 when Thomas was born his birth should be about 1812\1815. rudy.knight@ns.sympatico.ca
1846 "David William O'Mara born 1846 died at age 38, married Mary Elizabeth Geddes, born St. John's 1851, died 1936. One of their children was Thomas Joseph (1879-1966) who married Hilda Knight (died 1948), daughter of Silas Knight and Mercedes McGrath. They had seven children (all named in the book)." "And They Stayed" by Margaret Mullins Families of St. John's: Barbara Pederson
1846 John Knight , Nipper's Harbour; Names sent to Robert Knight from Mackie Knight found at a book at the NFLD archivesd concerning land grants" Rudy Knight
Jan. 1846 " Birth of Sophie Strong" Robert Knight
1846 st jns cong? jas sabine of st jns married jane thomas of torq. Keith Mathew's files
May 13, 1846 "Harbor Grace, We the undersigned, request a meeting of the inhabitants of this district, to consider petitioning His Excellency the Governor on the contemplated dismissal of the Deputy Sheriff, Garland C. Gaden, Esq.' from office. signed; J. R. Knight and 29 others" Vital Stats of NFLD Newspapers 1831-1872, CS88, N6, H68, 1983, NEHGS
29 May 1846 Hudson, Michael Knight (bap to ) John Holmes (Hudson) & Sarah Planter Adams Cove " Blackhead - Methodist Parish Records Baptisms (1840 - 1858 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_065_5.htm#parish
16 Jun 1846 Ann Higgins 63 yr died 14 Jun; wife of John Higgins of Harbour Grace" Harbour Grace Anglican Burial Records, 1815 - 1853 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_065_3.htm#parish
June 1846 "150 acres burned over and 2300 buildings consumed. Twelve thousand people were made homeless." At Home and Abroad. http://www.umdl.umich.edu/moa/moa_browse.html
July 24, 1846 "The Newfoundlander reports the Charles arrived in salt (Salcombe, Devon?) from Cadiz. Owners William, Henry and Thomas Knight" Keith Mathews Name Files
Aug. 5, 1846 "The Newfoundlander reports Mr. Philip Knight arrived in St. John's from Halifax."Keith Mathews Name Files
Aug. 8, 1846 "The Newfoundlander reports Mr Knight went from St. John's to Halifax" Keith Mathews Name Files
Aug. 20, 1846 "The Newfoundlander reports Mr. Philip Knight arrived in St. John's from Halifax."Keith Mathews Name Files
Aug. 30, 1846 "Philip Knight to Jane Cook, Aug. 30, 1846" mariages St. Thomas Anglican church, Old Garrison church / jmont@idirect.com
Oct 05, 1846 "James Sabine Knight married Jane Thomas by Rev. D.S. Evans wit's: Wm. Farbes, Mary Martin, Mary L. Duder, Mary Janet Tucker and C.D. Hutchings." Congregational - St. John's - Volume 23 (1802 - 1891) - Marriages: B. McGrath
Oct. 24, 1846 "The Newfoundlander reports the Crocus ballast to sydney for Archibald Knight" Keith Mathews Name Files
Nov. 10, 1846 "Henry Knight , Vol. 2A F535, Area 7A 1R 9F, Portugal Cove Rd., vol 22 F285 Nov. 10/46" Index, Grantor, Crown Lands, LDS film 1753518
Nov.13,1846 Temple T. Knight , later to marry Elizabeth Ann Rowsell*, is born to John Temple Knight and Mary Ann Vincent
28 Nov 1846 – Married by Rev. Williams, Captain R. Knight to Susannah, second Daughter of Peter Ducheman of St. John’s. Mildred Howard Collection Volume 2 – Page 005 B. McGrath
Dec. 5, 1846 "Knight, R. Capt. married Duchemin, Susanna, 2nd dau of Peter Duchemin m by Rev. Williams" (Patriot and Post) Births, Marriages and Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers 1825 - 1850 NEHGS CS 88 N6 C7 V.1
1847 Knight, Robert - Fairy 1847014" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by William thomas, Henry Phillips Thomas, Henry King Dickinson, all of St. John's and also GEORGE NEISH Gardiner of Liverpool. cd
1847 "Knight, Robert G. - Harbinger 1847068" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by John Woods of St. John's. cd
1847 "Knight, William - Harbinger 1847068" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by John Woods of St. John's. cd
Jan 07, 1847 – Married at Bonavista by Rev. Ingham, Nathan P. Knight to Ann Third daughter of George Brown of Bonavista. Mildred Howard Collection Volume 2 – Page 011 B. McGrath
Jan 07 1847 Nathan Parker Knight Bonavista St. John's Ann Brown" Marriages (Methodist) Bonavista 1845 - 1855 Bonavista / http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/Parish/bon-mar-meth2.html
March 18, 1847 "The Newfoundlander reports Capt Knight of the Sarah, 92 tons, 36 men, went sealing for M Stewart" Keith Mathews Name Files
March 30, 1847 In "The Great St. John's Fire of 1846" by Melvin Baker, endnote makes reference to source as Robert Pinsent Papers, PANL, and of "lease between H.W. Hoyles, administrator, estate of John Flood, and Samuel Knight, March 30, 1847". "Newfoundland Quarterly" Summer 1983: Barbara Pederson
Aug 03, 1847 Catherine Knight Head age 65 yrs Rev. D.D. Evans"Congregational - St. John's - Volume 23 (1844-1891) Deaths: B. McGrath
Aug. 24, 1847 "Henry Knight, Vol D Folio 285, Grant 488, Area 7A 2R 9F, North of O'Brien's? Pond St. John's west Vol. 2A F535 Aug.24/47" Index, Grantor, Crown Lands, LDS film 1753518
Oct. 8, 1847 "At Harbour Grace St. Paul's Anglican churchyard - James Rew Knight; died 8 October 1847; age 61 years." tombstone inscriptions David Wells davewells19@hotmail.com
10 Oct 1847 James Rew Knight 61 yr died 8 Oct; of Harbour Grace "Harbour Grace Anglican Burial Records, 1815 - 1853 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_065_3.htm#parish
Oct. 10, 1847 "James Rew Knight of Harbour Grace; age 61; died 8 October 1847; buried 10 October 1847." Harbour Grace CofE registers David Wells davewells19@hotmail.com
Nov. 6, 1847 "Howard, William (Capt.) of Torquay, and Reains, Mary Ann, from P.E.I., were married by Rev. James Reains. Nov.6/47T
Dec. 10, 1847 "Allison, John Rev.(Wes. Miss) married Knight, Martha Louisa eldest daughter of Rev. Knight (chairman of N. B. district Gen. super of missions) married at Fredrickton, N.B." Newfoundlander Births, Marriages and Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers 1825 - 1850 NEHGS CS 88 N6 C7 V.1
1848 Birth year of "Dec. 18.1921 Necrology- Silas G. KNIGHT, 73." St. John's Daily News" cdshelley@home.com
Feb. 7, 1848 Edward Knight of Harbour Grace, a Cooper, writes his will leaving all his means and estate to Thomas Higgins, Master Cooper, of Harbour Grace. He directs that no other person is entitled to any part of his estate. He hopes that Thomas Higgins will take charge of Edward's sister, Ann Knight, and show her the attention and kindness and care which Edward is anxious to be done. Edward made signature, wit by W. M Allan and William Deay. Jan. 9, 1868 notice was served on Ann Knight, spinster, of St. John's. Dec. 21 1868 Notice is posted on a hearing to hear the complaint of Thomas Higgins. June 18, 1869 Thomas Higgins, Joseph Godden and James Humphry? post bond as administers of the estate. Dec. 3, 1869 the Supreme court stays Ann Knight from the effects of the estate of Edward Knight
Church Society Records - 1848 - 1849 , 1850 Knight, George 1/2 Green's Cove, HERRING NECK, British North America Society For Educating the Poor in Newfoundland and Newfoundland Church Society Annual Report www.wordplay.com/ngb/church_rpt/Report-index.htm
June 14, 1848 "Edward and Matilda Knight/St. John’s/Ch of Eng/Shipwright – children:
Sep 25, 1838 Joseph Andrew bapt by Thos Bridge Jul 24, 1842
Jan 28, 1841 Louisa Ann ditto Jul 24, 1842
May 26, 1845 Jessie Frances ditto Oct 12, 1845
Jun 14, 1848 Sophia Howard Minister not given Dec 24, 1848" Vital Statistics - Cathedral of St. John the Baptist/St. John’s, Newfoundland - (1796-1848) Volume 26B
8 Aug 1848 Mary-Ann Knight 26 yr died 6 Aug; of Harbour Grace "Harbour Grace Anglican Burial Records, 1815 - 1853 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_065_3.htm#parish
Nov.10,1848 "Thomas Knight married Eliza Mills Nov. 10, 1848 at Moretons Hr." Barbara Pederson
Dec. 28, 1848 Seek information on a John Knight (birth date and parents unknown) married Eunice Nicholas or Nichols (birth date and parents unknown) m. 1848.12.28, St. Paul's Church, Harbour Grace. They had six children: Melina Knight, b. 1849.10.31; James Knight b. 1852.03.28; Thomas Knight b. 1853.07.17; Emma Knight b. 1856.12.28; William Edward Knight b. 1859.05.17; Rachel Ann Knight b. 1863.01.01. Submitted by Edna Ruth Knight, 25 Greenspond Drive, St. John's, NF, Canada A1E 5Z9
1849 Birth year of; Dec. 25, 1907, Elizabeth A. Knight, age 58 yrs., JC. Register of Burials United Church Records, Little Bay Islands [Date of Death]. Barbara Pederson
Jan. 3, 1849 "John Knight married Nicholas, Miss Eunice of Carbonear by Rev. Chapman." Weekly Herald of Harbor Grace, Births, Marriages and Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers, 1825 - 1850, CS88 N6 C7 V.1 NEGHS
April, 1849 Birth year of "KNIGHT, EDWIN J M Head Married Apr 1849 73 St. John's
KNIGHT, ANNIE F Wife Married Aug 1853 68 Torquay, Eng
KNIGHT, NELLIE F Dau Single Feb 1892 29 St. John's / 2 Atlantic Ave. st. John's" 1921 census
May 01, 1849 – Thomas Knight, age 69, funeral from late residence Congregational Meeting House." Mildred Howard Collection Volume 2 – Page 026 B. McGrath
May 12, 1849 "Knight Thomas, from his res Congregational Meeting House died age 69, May 12, 1849" (Patriot)" Births, Marriages and Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers 1825 - 1850 NEHGS CS 88 N6 C7 V.1
Aug 05 , 1849 " Bonavista Cyrus George M Nathan & Ann Knight" http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/Parish/bon-bap-09.html
Nov. 1849 Birth year of "KNIGHT; Abram; Moretons Hr; head; Nov 1849; Moretons Hr;;; m to Fanny; other info not avail; http://www.iosphere.net/~jholwell/ndb/cen1921/jacksons-cv.html
Dec.1, 1849 [No paper date] Knight, Louisia, infant daughter of Henry Knight died Dec.1, 1849 " I can't really figure these three, unless she got pregnant right after the one born in 1850 (and an 8-month pregnancy): Barbara Pederson CS88 N6 C7 V.1 NEGHS quotes the Post
Dec. 17, 1849 "NICHOLLE - Simon Legrow, a planter of Broad Cove married Eleanor Nicholle of Blackhead 17 December 1849. Witnesses to their marriage were George Butt and Philip Legrow. Seeking ancestors of Ellen/Eleanor died 12 January 1899, buried at Bauline - birthdate thought to be ca 1834, could be earlier. - Could she be Delphine Knight Nicholle and her name derived as follows Del to "Ellie" to Ellen - what a Stretch, huh? Wayne C. Perkins 11 Cambria Point Pittsburgh, PA 15209 WAYNEPGH@aol.com
1850 Elizabeth Ann Knight born 1850 died Dec. 25, 1907 JC. (Headstone) Queen Milley as told to Barbara Pederson
1850's "The first trader to supply Little Bay Islands was Thomas Knight from St. John's, who supplied nearly all the early settlers in this part of Notre Dame Bay." (During the 1850s and 1860s. This is from a photocopied page, I think from the Book of Newfoundland.) Barbara Pederson
1850 Thomas Knight , granted land at Hall's Bay, 1850; From E.R. Seary's "Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland": Barbara Pederson
1850 "Thomas Knight , Halls' Bay; Names sent to Robert Knight from Mackie Knight found at a book at the NFLD archivesd concerning land grants" Rudy Knight
1850 Barbara Pederson wrote "Springdale, where I now live, is in Hall's Bay. The only other reference which might have a connection with Stephen Knight, that I have seen so far, is in the following, from a local Newfoundland magazine: "Early censuses include all settlements as Hall's Bay, which, in 1845, had a population of 13... although there may have been other families in the summer months. There were already two sawmills. Rowsell and Knight were the first to arrive as loggers in about 1850."
Jan. 6, 1850 "Abram Thomas of Thomas and Eliza Knight bap. January 6, 1850 at Moreton's Harbour age 2 mos." http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/Parish/panl86.htm
March 18, 1850 "Charlotte Matilda BUTLAND, of Philip Knight & Jane (COOK), b Mar 18 1850 St Johns, bap Apr 5 1850 (accountant) {md Aug 30 1846 St Thos Ang Ch} Jill Marshall
Aug. 6, 1850 "p. 65: - "FOOTE, JOHN died May 29 at Toronto, Canada West, for many years here. Aug. 6/50P." *P= Patriot (issue Aug. 6, 1850) / Peggy Green
Sept. 16, 1850 "Thomas Knight, Grant 871, Area 17A 2R 7F, Hall's Bay, Vol. 1 F86 Sept. 16/50" Index, Grantor, Crown Lands, LDS film 1753518
Sept. 19, 1850 "CONGDON Samuel M 1850-09-19 HGA Rachel Martin Sarah Thorne Peters, James Lampen, Pheby Knight - All of Harbour Grace bachelor of Plymouth in Devonshire in England" http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~downeast/7C.htm
[Nov. 14, 1850] Knight: born to the wife of Henry Knight a daughter. I can't really figure these three, unless she got pregnant right after the one born in 1850 (and an 8-month pregnancy): Barbara Pederson
1851 Birth year of "Knight, Owen C Age: 69 Year: 1920 Birthplace: Newfoundland Roll: T625_1234 Race: White Page: 3B State: New York ED: 319 County: Queens Image: 621 Township: Queens " 1920 US census
1851 "Henry Knight ; Reg. # S844013; St. John's; Farmer /Planter; Owner 2; divisor 3; 64 shares; vessel Crocus ; previously registered in Pictou in 1843; built in 1843 in Pictou by Henry Knight, Brigatine; 11 foot draft, 94 tons; Registered 1844 closed in 1851 lost at sea .
1851 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S844013; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Farmer / Planter; Owner #1; Divisor #3 ; Shares 64; Builder, yes ; vessel Crocus; Previously registered, Pictou in 1843; Official # ? ; constructed in, Pictou in 1843; 1 deck; 2 mast; Brigantine; 66' by 17'; draft 11'; 94 tons; registered in 1844; closed in 1851; Lost at sea.
1851 "William Knight ; Reg. # S844013; St. John's; Trader / Dealer; Owner 3; divisor 3; 64 shares; vessel Crocus ; previously registered; In Pictou in 1843; built in Pictou in 1843 by William Knight, schooner; 66' by 17', draft 11', 94 tons; Registered 1844; closed in 1851; lost at sea
1851 "Knight, Robert -Iris 1851021" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's The Iris was owned by John Butler Barnes, William Morris Barnes and Ebenezer Barnes, all of St. John's. cd
1851 "Knight, William - Iris 1851021 "Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's The Iris was owned by John Butler Barnes, William Morris Barnes and Ebenezer Barnes, all of St. John's. cd
1851 "Campbell Macpherson (1851-1908) married Emma Duder, daughter of Henry John Duder and Jane Sophia Pitts who was a granddaughter of Joseph Pitts of Bell Island (born circa 1735), from Exeter. Joseph Pitts' son John was the father of James; Mrs. Coyell; Mrs. Cowan; Mary (Mrs. Thomas Ebsary); Mrs. Knight and Jane Sophia (Mrs. Henry J. Duder). "And They Stayed" by Margaret Mullins Families of St. John's: Barbara Pederson
9 Mar 1851 Solomon Knight 69 yr died 5 Mar "Harbour Grace Anglican Burial Records, 1815 - 1853 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_065_3.htm#parish
March 28, 1851 "Knight, Solomon died at Harbour Grace. died aged 69" March 28, 1851 / Patriot NEHGS
July 18, 1851 Birth year of " [Dec. 18, 1852] Knight, Kenneth Robert, youngest son of Henry Knight, died (age) 17 mos." Barbara Pederson
Oct. 1851 Birth year of "KNIGHT; Joseph; Moretons Hr; head; Oct 1851; Moretons Hr; Meth; gen merch; m to Susannah;; http://www.iosphere.net/~jholwell/ndb/cen1921/jacksons-cv.html
Nov. 19, 1851 "MUNDEN: Robert K., aged 33 yrs., at Brigus. (19 Nov.)" Arlene Bennett" <buzzyjab@frontiernet.net
Dec. 16, 1851 "03 Feb 1852 – John (Knight), father in law of Rev. George Schofield, minister of Congregational Church in this town died at Manchester – Dec 16, 1851. " Mildred Howard Collection Volume 2 – Page 052 B. McGrath
Dec. 6, 1851 "John Knight father -in law of Rev. George Schofield Congregational minister. He died at Manachester, Dec. 6, 1851" Feb. 3, 1852 Gazette Births, Marriages, Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers CS88, N6, C7, V0l. 2, NEHGS
1852 "Knight, Henry - Bridgewater 1852023" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by Peter and James Johnston Rogerson of St. John's
1852 "Knight, William - Orestes 1852019" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by John Bond of St. John's cd
1852 "Knight, William - Pursuit 1852014" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by Thomas Row of St. John's
1852 "Knight, Robert - Flirt 1852122" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by John Butler Barnes, William Morris Barnes and Ebenezer Barnes, all of St. John's. cd
1852 " Knight, Thomas - Scottish Chief 1852134" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by Thomas Row of St. John's
1852 "Owner: Michael Thomas Knight registration #S857102 residence: St. John's Nfld. Occupation: Merchant vessel offical #035807 vessel: ORION (Brigantine) constructed in Cape Canso, Cape Breton in 1852; registered in 1857; closed in 1866; Lost at sea, Labrador Coast in 1861 goofie@home.com
1852 "Josiah Knight married Marcy Langdown in 1852" "Some marriages in the Twillingate area". Michael Bromley via Chaz Strong charles.strong@yellowcorp.com
1852 "Half page ad read (Samuel Knight ) 'Lumber Dealer -- Boarding House Estab. 1852'." More notes of Robert Knight:
1852 "About 1852-55, Racheal Knight, daughter of a boarding house operator at St.John's, Nfld., married Jonas Newhook. They moved to Jacksons Cove soon after and were [the] first Newhooks there. With them, there moved from St. John's and settled in Jacksons Cove, three of her brothers, Jessie, Henry and Temple Knight. They were supposedly the first Knights north. (*This is contradicted by the Land Grant list unless the land was granted before the move and may have been for sawmill purposes.) After the boarding house burnt, the elderly proprietors moved to be with their children in Jacksons Cove and died there. (Must be John and Mary Ann.)" End Robert Knight's notes
March 12, 1852 "A petition re the will of Robert Knight Munden, administration is granted to John Munn and Azariah Munden. 1000£ bond is posted. granted 16 April 1852 by John Munn Esq." LDS film 2132921, Supreme court Record Book 1, Probate Adm# 260
30 Mar 1852 William James Knight infant buried at Harbour Grace" Harbour Grace Anglican Burial Records, 1815 - 1853 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_065_3.htm#parish
[Dec. 18, 1852] Knight, Kenneth Robert, youngest son of Henry Knight, died (age) 17 mos. I can't really figure these three, unless she got pregnant right after the one born in 1850 (and an 8-month pregnancy): Barbara Pederson Courier / Births, Marriages, Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers CS88, N6, C7, V0l. 2, NEHGS
Dec. 23, 1852 "The Gazette reports Nathan Knight insolvent at the suit of Wm Warren and others" Keith Mathews Name Files
Jan. 16, 1853 "George BATLANA (corrected in pencil to BUTLAND), of Philip Knight & Jane (COOK), b Oct 21 1852 St Johns, bap Jan 16 1853 (accountant)" St. Thomas Anglican Jill Marshall
Mar 28, 1853 Roland F. Knight age 9 yrs Rev. Geo. Schofield"Congregational - St. John's - Volume 23 (1844-1891) Deaths: B. McGrath
Apr 03, 1853 Richard Knight age 7 yrs Rev. Geo Schofield"Congregational - St. John's - Volume 23 (1844-1891) Deaths: B. McGrath
My ancestors are William and Sarach Lay of St. John's... In April 1853---in the will of William Lay,
1. Sarah is to keep "what she has got".
2. Bed, clothes,etc...(s)he gives to Mr. R. Knight
3. mary ann to keep the silver...e.tc.
4. Mr. R. Knight to have the china...
5.Fuenral etc to be taken out of rens of the houses...
6. Rents to be paid to Mr R Knight...after all expenses are
paid,etc.....rents to be divided between Mr. R Knight, Mr. Payne, sarah, Richard Lay, William Lay, share and share alike..
7. Mr. Knight to hold the lease... sined with an X April 8th-1853
Marylyn Dewey Adams (Ocala, Florida-USA) MSA440@aol.com
In Sarah Lay's will....which states she died about April 1853 (?) states that she was a "widow late of St. John's, Central district"...leaving two sons Richard and William and two daughters (Mary Ann is crossed out and Charlotte-your petitioner's wife is written in), Mrs. Payne AND SARAH LAY a granddaughter, her surviving...
This petitioner, (Richard Knight-carpenter----(shipwright is crossed out)---of St. John's, to hold leasehold property consisting house., tenements, and premises situate in St. John's...and also...e.tc.......etc.as letters of administration suggest (for years if need be)... Richard Knight (carpenter), John Knight(shipwright) and Henry Thomas(shoemaker), appeared to acknowledge Richard Knight as the one and same to be administrator of the will.......All was paid off and filed in 1858... NOw my thought is that the Knights were related to Sarah....not just the daughter.....and later in the Lay family (they added an E--thus Laye........my mom had a great uncle who was a tenor in the Cambridge Opera Society (I assume Boston not Eng).....He was William Knight Laye. Help me if you can.........any help appreciated! Thanks= Marylyn Dewey Adams (Ocala, Florida-USA) MSA440@aol.com
Apr ??, 1853 Ann Sarah Knight age 14 mos Rev. Geo. Schofield"Congregational - St. John's - Volume 23 (1844-1891) Deaths: B. McGrath
Aug. 30, 1853 "Eve of Josiah and Mary Knight bap. August 30, 1853 at Nippers Harbour age 4 mos." Excerpts from Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador Vital Statistics Volume 86 Notre Dame Bay - Church of England, Transcribed by Amalie Lewis Tuffin amaliet@ix.netcom.com
Nov 17, 1853 "John Foote married Mary Elizabeth Knight by Rev. Geo Schofield wit's: Philip and Susan Knight" Congregational - St. John's - Volume 23 (1802 - 1891) - Marriages: B. McGrath
Nov. 22, 1853 (Newspaper date) "Foote, John son of late John Foote (Merchant) of Greenbay married Mary Elizabeth Knight eld. dau of Philip Knight of St. John's by Rev. Schofield" Nov. 22, 1853 Gazette / Births, Marriages, Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers CS88, N6, C7, V0l. 2, NEHGS
22 Nov, 1853 – Married by Rev. Schofield, John Foot, son of the late John Foot to eldest daughter of Philip Knight of St. John’s." Mildred Howard Collection Volume 2 – Page 075 B. McGrath
Dec. 18, 1853 "Knight, Charles W. 1853/12/18." General Protestant Cemetery, St. John's , Becky (Charles William Knight, son of William, died age 12 Listed twice)
20 Dec, 1853 – Charles William Knight, age 12, eldest son of William Knight died of brain fever." Mildred Howard Collection Volume 2 – Page 070 B. McGrath
Dec. 21, 1853 (newspaper date) "Knight, Charles William Eld. son of William Knight of Brain Fever died age 12" (Dec. 21, 1853 Express / Times) Newfoundland Newspapers 1825 - 1850 NEHGS CS 88 N6 C7 V.2
May 29, 1854 Mary Jane Knight age 7 mos Rev. Geo Schofield" Congregational - St. John's - Volume 23 (1844-1891) Deaths: B. McGrath
June 11, 1854 "KNIGHT, George , 3 mos., of Thomas (fisherman) & Eliza Knight, Moreton's Harbor, baptised June 11, 1854 by I. W. Dingwell, Jr." Marriage & Baptism Records, Moreton's Harbor--Shoe Cove, 1854-1858 (from Anglican Church Records, Botwood) Paul and Judy Gill <paul.gill@nf.sympatico.ca
Aug. 12, 1854 "Knight, Michael 1854/0812" General Protestant Cenetary, St. John's Becky (Michael, Senior Listed three times)
15 Aug, 1854 – Michael Senior, age 78, respected inhabitant of St. John’s Died." Mildred Howard Collection Volume 2 – Page 083 B. McGrath
Aug. 16, 1854 (newspaper date) "Michael Knight (SR) died aged 78" Times Births, Marriages, Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers CS88, N6, C7, V0l. 2, NEHGS
17 Aug, 1854 – Michael Knight, Senior, age 78 died." Mildred Howard Collection Volume 4 –No index Page. B. McGrath
May, 1854 "KNIGHT, William M head married 1854, May 67 St. John's
KNIGHT, Annie F wife married 1855, Jul 66 St. John's
KNIGHT, Henry M son single 1895, Nov 26 St. John's
KNIGHT, George M son single 1899, Oct 22 St. John's
KNIGHT, Annie F dau single 1900, Sep 21 St. John's"
OLEVIS, Minnie ? F brdr single 1892, Feb 29 St. John's
OLEVIS, Francis ? M brdr single 1916. Jan 5 St. John's 1921 census of St. John's west, part 12
March 1854 Birth year of "KNIGHT; Fred; Moretons Hr; head; Mar 1854; Moretons Hr; Meth; fish; m to Lavinia;;
May 29, 1854 "Mary Jane KNIGHT d May 29 1854 St Johns 7 mo. not given born St Johns" Vital STATISTICS VOLUME 23 (BURIALS) Transcribed by Jill Marshall
1855 Birth year of "Knight, James C Age: 65 Year: 1920 Birthplace: Newfoundland Roll: T625_1998 Race: White Page: 7B State: Wisconsin ED: 66 County: Milwaukee Image: 1116 Township: Milwaukee
Knight, Mary Age: 57 Year: 1920 Birthplace: Newfoundland Roll: T625_2002 Race: White Page: 22B State: Wisconsin ED: 148 County: Milwaukee Image: 176 Township: Milwaukee " 1920 US census
1855 "Knight, Robert - Phantom 1855090" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by John Butler Barnes, William Morris Barnes and Ebenezer Barnes, all of St. John's. cd
1855 "Knight, Thomas - Phantom 1855090" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by John Butler Barnes, William Morris Barnes and Ebenezer Barnes, all of St. John's. cd
1855 "Knight, Robert G. - Dash 1855094" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's )Owned by Henry King Dickinson. cd
1855 "Owner: Samuel Knight; registration #S862034; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Merchant; Owner #1; Divisor #1 ; Shares 64; He was the builder of vessel Caroline; Previously registered; Official # 038948 ; constructed in Rustico, PEI in 1855; 1 deck; 2 mast; schooner; 64' by 19'; draft ?; 50 tons; registered in 1862; closed in 1920;
1855 census Head: WREFORD, William Neighbors 95437
Name Relationship Mar Age Sex Occupation Birthplace
William WREFORD Head M 27 M Dairyman (Gr) Sandford-Dev
Elizebeth WREFORD Wife M 29 F Dairyman Wife (Only) Kennerley-Dev
William WREFORD Son - 6 M Scholar Kennerley-Dev
Julia WREFORD Daur - 4 F Scholar Cheriton-Dev
James Sabine KNIGHT Lodg U 29 M Independent Minister ----Newfoundland
Address: Venn, Crediton
Census Place: Cheriton Fitzpaine Crediton, Devonshire
PRO Reference: HO/107/1887 Folio: 451 Page: 2 FHL Film: 0221037
1855 "Henry Street, St john's
KNIGHT, Archibald M; Head ;Married ;1855 ;Jun 66 ;St. John's
KNIGHT, Sarah ;F ;Wife ;Married ;1861 ;Nov 60 ;St. John's
KNIGHT, Gertrude ;F ;Dau ;Single ;1896 ;Sep ;25 ;St. John's
KNIGHT, William ;M ;Son ;Single ;1899 ;Dec ;22 ;St. John's
MILLER, Joan ;F ;Dau ;Widower ;1891 ;May ;30 ;St. John's
MILLER, N???? ;F ;Gdau ;Single ;1911 ;Dec ;11 ;St. John's
MILLER, Edith ;F ;Gdau ;Single ;1919 ;Feb ;2 ;St. John's
April 1855 "The Express reports the marriage of Wm Skinner Knight of Devon to Fra, daughter of the late William Walters , capt. of the schooner Pigeon, of St. John's" Keith Mathews Name Files
June 11,. 1855 "Frederick George of Thomas and Elizabeth Knight bap. June 11, 1855 at Moreton's Harbour age 3" http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/Parish/panl86.htm
Oct. 22, 1855 "Knight, Michael F.J. married March, Jemina eld dau of Stephen March MHA for Trinity m at brides fathers res. By Rev.Angwin." Oct.22, 1855 Times / Patriot / Express
23 Oct, 1855 – Married by Rev Anguin, Michael J. Knight to Jemima, eldest Daughter of Stephen March, Esq, MHA." Mildred Howard Collection Volume 2 – Page 097 B. McGrath
1856 "Knight, William - Prima Donna 1856109"Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by Thomas Row of St. John's. cd
May 11, 1856 "Knight,
Marriott died May 11 1856 age 70 Yrs" St. Mary's Anglican
Cemetery Curling Street #2 - Corner Brook http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/Cemetery/c114.htm
May 21, 1856 "Knight, William Skinner Capt of Devonshire master of schooner "Pigeon" married Walters, Frances White eld dau of late capt William Walters of this place m at cathedral by the Bishop" May 21, 1856 Newfoundlander / Ledger, NEHGS
July 1856 Birth year of "KNIGHT; Fanny; Moretons Hr; wife; Jul 1856; T'gate;;; m to Abram KNIGHT; other info not avail; http://www.iosphere.net/~jholwell/ndb/cen1921/jacksons-cv.html
July 7, 1856 "Knight, Ann 1856/07/28" General Protestant Cemetery, St. John's Becky (I figure this is the widow of George who died at 70yrs., thus being born in 1786. Listed twice))
Jul 28, 1856 "Ann Knight age 70 yrs Rev. Geo Schofield" Congregational - St. John's - Volume 23 (1844-1891) Deaths: B. McGrath
July 31, 1856 "Knight, Ann Mrs. Relict of late G. Knight past 22 years superintendent of Factory died age 70." (Newfounder / Ledger) Births, Marriages and Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers 1825 - 1850 NEHGS CS 88 N6 C7 V.1
1856 Captain William Skinner [Knight], from Devon, married at St. John's, 1856; From E.R. Seary's "Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland": Barbara Pederson
1856 "Knight, Robert G. - Sonora 1856065" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by James Glinden of St. John's/ cd
1856 "Rescued by Capt. Knight, 1856, The Pigeon of St. John's, Capt. Knight, rescued seven men, part of the crew of the barque Blake, of Liverpool, England, bound Ship Harbor, U.S.A., to Cork. Her crew had been seventeen days without food, and two had died of starvation. They had feasted for some days on the dead body of one of their comrades. Dan Breen dbreen@enterprise.cybersurf.net
Oct. 19, 1856 "KNIGHT, Sarah Elizabeth, 3 mos., of Thomas (fisherman) & Eliza Knight, Moreton's Harbor, baptised October 19, 1856 by I. W. Dingwell, Jr." Marriage & Baptism Records, Moreton's Harbor--Shoe Cove, 1854-1858 (from Anglican Church Records, Botwood) Paul and Judy Gill <paul.gill@nf.sympatico.ca
Nov. 14, 1856 " Knight: born to the wife of Henry Knight, a dau. (Nov. 14, 1856) Births, Marriages and Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers 1825 - 1850 NEHGS CS 88 N6 C7 V. 2
1857 'Knight, Thomas - Velocity 1857051" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by Joseph and Mark Osmond of Green Bay. cd
June 17, 1857 "ST. JOHN'S SUBSCRIBERS - June 17, 1857 Knight, Edward;1; 0; 0" http://www.wordplay.com/ngb/church_rpt/Report-index.htm
1857 "Turning to Fortune Bay, we find Harbour Breton being looked after by Dr. Clinton. He was born in London, England in 1815, graduated from the London College of Surgeons and came out to Newman and Company shortly afterwards. He died quite young at the age of forty-two [1857]. Dr. Knight of this city [St. John's] is a grandson of Dr. Clinton." "Book of Newfoundland" Vol. 2 (1937) by J.R. Smallwood: Barbara Pederson
1857 By the next Census, in 1857, the population (of Three Arms) had reached 58. Wells had built up his premises to a small mercantile establishment, which employed a small schooner to trade with fishermen in western Notre Dame Bay and built fishing boats under the direction of Strong. By 1869 the population was 69 (including the Bartlett, Cooper, Norris, Shearing, Strong, Wells and Young families) and the Wells business had been taken over by the young James Norris qv, who had two schooners built and became involved in outfitting crews for the migratory fishery to the French Shore. By 1884 there were 102 people living at Three Arms, both on the island and at Clarke Cove on the adjacent mainland. Most of the men were employed by Norris, who eventually had three vessels for the coasting trade alone, in addition to several fishing schooners. The smaller vessels continued to be built locally, by John Rideout after Strong's eyesight began to fail, while Norris also operated a small sawmill to supply the needs of his firm. A post office was established on the mainland in 1891 and there was soon a telegraph office connecting with Little Bay (in part for the convenience of schooners fishing the French Shore and the Labrador coast, as the practice of anchoring at Three Arms during the voyage north continued) and a cart road, towards Jackson's Cove. http://enl.cuff.nf.ca/entry/82/8217.htm
Jackson's Cove-Langdon's Cove-Silverdale
(inc. 1982; pop. 1986, 267). A fishing, farming and lumbering community located near the head of the promontory separating Green Bay from Western Arm. Jackson's Cove was first listed in the 1857 Census with a population of 37. Langdon's Cove, grouped with Nicky's Nose, was first listed in 1874, with a population of 23. Silverdale (Bear Cove until 1921) is listed in 1891 with a population of 29, although there were 13 people living in Western Arm in 1884. One tradition holds that the first English visitor to Jackson's Cove wore three jackets and that the original name for the community was Jacket's Cove. Langdon's Cove undoubtedly took its name from the surname Langdon, Seary (1977) reported a Charles Langdown (Langdon) at Jackson's Cove as early as 1858. Other early family names in this area include Batstone, Bowers, Knight, Moores, Newhook and Shelley.
The English settlers were drawn to the area by the easy access to fishing grounds, but by 1869 were farming 13 acres of land. Beginning in the 1860s more people were attracted by the flurry of copper mining in the Green Bay area, with five mines soon opening near Jackson's Cove. The Swatridge mine opened in 1876 only to close the following winter when the mine manager, a Mr. Martin, fell through pond ice and drowned. In 1878 the Colchester mine was opened by Betts Cove Mining Company. (A James Batstone of Jackson's Cove filed a suit claiming he had first discovered the ore body early in the 1870s and was awarded the right to purchase a one-seventh share in the mine for $220, later selling half of the share to Robert Bond, the future Prime Minister, for $400.) Another mine was opened around the same time at Bear Cove. The fishery remained a principal source of employment. A fishplant built at nearby Harry's Harbour qv in the late 1970s replaced individual fishing facilities. Before this fishermen took their cured catches at season's end to Nipper's Harbour or to Little Bay Islands.
Farming eventually became another major source of employment. The area's relatively rich soil was noted by J.P. Howley in 1878, and 104 acres were under cultivation by 1911. By the 1950s a government land clearing policy made a tractor available and many more acres came under cultivation. Residents formed an agricultural society (membership was 25 in 1954) and soon such farm equipment as hay rakers, mowers, potato sowers and disc barrows were being used. Some cattle and sheep were also raised. As early as the 1940s some farmers had become part-time mink ranchers as well. In 1973 a community hall-agricultural exhibition centre was constructed.
The first English settlers to the area were predominantly Wesleyan. They had constructed a church as early as 1869 and a school by 1901. The Salvation Army had arrived by 1891, when 56 adherents were reported, and by 1921 had constructed its own church and school. In the 1950s children attended two United Church one-room schools at Jackson's Cove and Silverdale. In 1990 most children beyond the elementary grades attended school at Valmount Collegiate in King's Point. Principal family names in these communities in 1990 were Batstone, Kelly, King, Knight, Pynn, Upward and Webber. http://enl.cuff.nf.ca/entry/50/5062.htm
1857 "Knight, Henry - Orion 1857102" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Built in 1852 in Canso and owned by Michael Thomas Knight of St. John's. cd
1857 "Knight, William - Orion 1857102" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Built in 1852 in Canso and owned by Michael Thomas Knight of St. John's. cd
1857 " Journal of The House of Assembly reports Mr. Henry Knight in the trade of NFLD for 25 years and knows the Belle Isle Straights area well."Keith Mathew's Name Files Collection, Maritimes History Museum, Memorial University, St. John's
July 30, 1857 " This is the Last Will and Testament of one John Shaw of St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland, farmer. In the first place, I give and bequeath unto my wife Ann Shaw the house I now reside in and the garden thereunto belonging to hold the same so long as she shall live and upon her death the said house and garden shall go to my sons hereafter named share and share alike.
In the second place I give and bequeath unto my sons Robert, Samuel, William, David, Henry and John all my farm situate on the road leading to Pokempath (except the house and garden hereinbefore bequeathed to my wife) to hold the same forever share and share alike. And it is my will and desire that in the event of any of my said sons desiring a division or partition of the same that the said farm shall be equally and fairly divided into a lot for each son. The oldest son to have his choice and the others to choose their lots in rotation according to their respective ages the oldest always having the choice.
I give and bequeath unto my said son David all my farming stock and utensils to hold the same to his own use forever.
Lastly I give and bequeath my household furniture and all other property of which I shall be possessed of to my said wife for her own use and benefit to hold the same forever.
I appoint my said wife and my son Robert to be the Executors of this my Last Will and Testament dated at St. John's aforesaid this 30th day of July A.D. 1857. (signed) John Shaw
Signed sealed published and declared in presence of _________(signature illegible)_____________ I can tell you that on July 2, 1835 he was granted this land. Pg. 345, Original Registry, Volume 2, Folio 54, Lot No. 134
"Piece and Parcel of Land situate and being on the south side of the road commonly called Pokeham Path, bounded on the north by the said road, on the east by a Cross Road communicating therewith, on the south partly by the property of the assigns of the late Alexander Cormack, and partly by land granted to Simon Solomon and on the west by William Dooling's land." MAMMEY@aol.com
We were speaking the other day about the location of Pokempath and the 1835 Land Grand to my GGrandfather, John Shaw. A fellow lister ID's Pokeham's Path as follows: "When New Gowar St. was known as Middle Path, Hamilton St., Hamilton Ave., and Hamilton Ave Ext was known as Pokeham's Path." This makes sense, since I knew he lived on Shaw St., St. John's at one point and I believe the Land Grant in question was very close to that. Shirley MAMMEY@aol.com
Nov 01, 1857 "John Butler married Malinda Knight by Rev. Charles Fedley wit's: Mary Knight and Hannah Butler Whelan" Congregational - St. John's - Volume 23 (1802 - 1891) - Marriages: B. McGrath
1858 "Knight, Stephen - Margaret 1858011" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by William Warren LEMESSURIER, of St. John's. cd
1858 "Knight, William - Elizabeth 1858070" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by Alexander graham of St. John's. cd
March 29, 1858 "HOWARD Edward Knight C 1858-03-29 29 Mar 1858 HGA Philip & Mary Ann Harbour Grace" http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~downeast/7HAW.htm
Aug. 1858 Birth year "KNIGHT; Ed; M Head ;Married ;1858, Aug 63 Nfld? Labrardor
KNIGHT; Susan ;F wife ; ;1861, Mar 60 Port au Port
KNIGHT; Guss ;M son ;Single ;1886, Nov 35 Curling
PROSPER; Walter ;M neph ;1915, May 6 "
1921 census of Curling
1858 "Author: Knight, Henry
Title: Mother Burke [re 1858 landing there]
Journal: Newfoundland Quarterly, March 1958, Vol. 57(1), p. 48.
Subject: GEOGRAPHY
Subject: GEOLOGY
Subject: CAPE ST. JOHN
Article Type: Article
PAGE 1 (c) Sirsi Corp. 8.1hhttp://www.mun.ca/library/cns/cns.html
April 12, 1858 "Mary's younger sister Charlotte married William Knight, 01/13/1841. Belinda's younger sister Caroline married Stephen Knight, 04/12/1858. I'm not sure what if any was the relationship between the two Knights but I imagine you do. I have some other info on Pitts children, not much, but I would be happy to send it if of interest. Hope this is help. Regards Dave david.carnell@nf.sympatico.ca
June 8, 1858 "#79 MARCH, Stephen John b. Jun 8 1858 Old Perlican to Azariah March/Kezia KNIGHT #8324904" Vera Short <goofie@home.com>
June 17, 1858 "Knight, Lavina 1858/06/17" General Protestant Cemetery, St. John's , Becky (unknown to me Listed twice)
June 19, 1858 (Newspaper date) "Knight, Lavinia eld dau of Capt. William Knight died age 15" June 19, 1858 Courier / Times / ledger / Patriot / Express Births, Marriages, Deaths in Newfoundland Newspapers CS88, N6, C7, V0l. 2, NEHGS
July 14, 1858 "George Brown of Bonavista, daus. Sarah, Jane and Susan. Sons; George, John and Silas George Knight. Vol. 2 Fol 413" NFLD Ancestor 11,3
Sept. 1858 Birth year of "KNIGHT; William; Moretons Hr; head; Sep 1858; Moretons Hr; Meth; fish; m to Phoebe;;
Sept.21,1858 "Will of William Stares, Sept. 21, 1858. Daughters: Mary Brace, Susan Wiseman, Sarah Lyon, Charlotte Rhodes. Sons: William and Meshaeh. Granddaughter, Emiline Snowball Knight. ("The Nfld. Ancestor" Sum.'95)." Barbara Peterson
"Hi Allen ~ Thank you for the lookup on Snowball. I knew Rev. John Snowball served in various places in Newfoundland [Encyc. of Newfoundland, pub. by Smallwood], but I did not have these dates. His daughter Margaret (who m. John Wilcox) was born in Port De Grave in 1846. John Wilcox was a merchant, then a magistrate and Commissioner of Pilots in Brigus. I am still seeking death dates for John & Margaret (Snowball) Wilcox of Brigus.Re the Knight connection ~ I am intrigued by the reference to Emiline Snowball Knight (Cairns), because two of Rev. John Snowball's sons moved to California in the mid 1800's, and one of them (John Wesley Snowball) married a Lucy Ann Knight of Knight's Landing, in 1853. Apparently Knight's Landing was founded by Lucy's father, William Knight, and is located near Woodland, about 90 mi. north of San Francisco. John Wesley Snowball was a judge (Associate Justice of the Court of Sessions). He was born in Liverpool, Nova Scotia [2 Oct. 1827 ?] and died 5 Feb. 1906 in Knight's Landing, CA.. I have no birth or death dates for Lucy Ann Knight Snowball. Could the William Knight family have originated in Newfoundland ? Could Emiline Snowball Knight have come from the California family ? (Just a few thoughts that struck me after reading your e-mail.) Thank you very much for your help, and congratulations on you excellent website. Best wishes ~ Joan Gunter mannyana@nbnet.nb.ca
Nov. 14, 1858 "KNIGHT, William Alexander, 2 mos., of Thomas (fisherman) & Eliza Knight, Moreton's Harbor, baptised November 14, 1858 by I. W. Dingwell, Jr." Marriage & Baptism Records, Moreton's Harbor--Shoe Cove, 1854-1858 (from Anglican Church Records, Botwood) Paul and Judy Gill <paul.gill@nf.sympatico.ca
1859 "Owner: Robert Gregory Knight Knight registration #S869011 residence: St. John's Nfld. Occupation: Mariner; Owner #1; Divisor #1 ; Shares 64; He was the builder of vessel Milo; Previously registered in St. John's in 1853 (not a typo) Official # 037448; constructed in Barrington, Nova Scotia in 1859; 1 deck; 2 mast; schooner; 62' by 18'; 8' draft; 50 tons; registered in 1859; closed in 1875; Broken up.
1859 Knight; Jonathon; "Black Island, Exploits Is." ; 1859Fishermen of Fogo, Twillingate and Change Islandshttp://www.iosphere.net/~jholwell/ndb/lists/ndb-fishermen.html
1859 "Jonathan Knight , Black Islands, Exploits, District; Names sent to Robert Knight from Mackie Knight found at a book at the NFLD archivesd concerning land grants" Rudy Knight
1859 Jonathon Knight, of Black Island (Exploits district), 1859; From E.R. Seary's "Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland": Barbara Pederson
A brief story of the Batstone Family - beginning with John Charles Batstone II, born at Quidi Vidi, St. John's, Newfoundland, on January 6th, 1846. Son of John Charles Batstone I of Lancashire, England, married Elizabeth Marion Wells, who was born at Back Harbour, Twillingate, Newfoundland June 8, 1849, daughter of John Burge Wells and Elizabeth Strong, both families originally from Ringwood, Hants, England.
It appears that Grandpa's father John Charles Batstone I, settled at Quidi Vidi, a tiny village in the very east end of St. John's. It is almost as quaint today as when our forebears lived there. The village is being incorporated into a park together with Signal Hill and Cabot Tower with its battlements overlooking the Narrows, as the entry to St. John's harbour is called. Quidi Vidi sits at the bottom and west of this hill and is as historically famous as the hill itself.
It was at Quidi Vidi that Grandpa was born on January 6, 1846. The records of the old two hundred year old church, (which is the oldest Church standing in Newfoundland today), has among others who donated the bell the name of W. Batstone, and also a Knight. Years ago this church served as a community church and was used by the Congregationalists and the Anglicans. It is now the property of St. Thomas Anglican Church, to which many of the congregation moved when it became unsafe for worship. It is being preserved as it is and as truly possible as it was in bygone days. Money is not readily available, as there seems to be few people interested in the project; but a Mrs. Goodridge, whose people worshipped there has of late been trying to raise funds for renovation purpose[s] to make it a tourist attraction which will fit nicely in with the park. There are still some of the original family names there in the village which has altered very little. The roads are unpaved and the little brook still gurgles along beside the Church and little boats are moored along the "Gut" as the narrow entrance is called. This narrow entrance was used by the French to bar the English from entry; it takes only small boats and must have been an excellent place to take a stand against the enemy. It is quite a picturesque little village!
Early in life Grandpa's mother died, it could have been when he was born; anyway the story goes that he ran away from home because of his step-mother and reared by my great-grandparents John Knight and wife. Both families Knights and Batstones were very close as you will notice later. I do not know whether Grandpa was the eldest or the youngest or somewhere in between.
Two of Grandpa's brothers lived at Nippers Harbour and are buried there, namely Robert and Thomas. Robert had two wives and children and Thomas Knight Batstone, I believe had only three daughters. One brother James settled at Jackson's Cove possibly because he married Jane Knight, my Grandfather's sister. This was Bert's Grandfather. I'm not too sure about his children, I know there were several sons and one daughter but probably there were more daughters.
Grandpa's four daughters married Knights, two of the sons of Henry Knight and two of the sons of Jonathan Knight. These were cousins as the fathers were brothers.
There is an Anglican Church at Twillingate and there was one at Nippers Harbour years ago until the Wesleyan Movement came to Newfoundland after which the Methodist Church became wide-spread. So at the beginning all the descendants were baptized in the Anglican faith and those born later were Methodists.
. I have written about Three Arms because it was here that Grandpa and Grandma started life together and where most all the children were born. It is a very picturesque island and I hope to get a picture of it sometime. I have seen a couple and taken from any angle it is a very pretty spot. It is deserted now, the last [to] leave was Nellie (Wells) Moores. As she says they were the first settlers there and they were also the last to leave. She, with her family moved to Harry's Harbour a few years ago, but she with others go in every summer to check on the old homes which are still standing.
. I mentioned the closeness of the Knights and the Batstones earlier. They certainly lived in the village of Quidi Vidi at the same time and some of the Knights moved to Green Bay and did possibly live at Twillingate, or so it seems to me. I have a little on the Knight family which I got from the Archives at St. John's a few years ago. The old gentleman who looked after this has died since, but he told me that he couldn't find anything on the Batstones, as the St. Thomas Church has taken over the Quidi Vidi Church together with its records. The old gentleman must have inquired for me as he told me later that he didn't have access to the files. I do plan to visit the graveyards, the older Anglican ones that is, sometime to see what, if anything I can discover.
As to the closeness of the two families mentioned, I can understand Grandpa christening Aunt Hetty, Harriet Knight Batstone, because he was reared by the Knights, but why his brother Uncle Tom was Thomas Knight Batstone, this I cannot understand. Certainly the connection must have dated back much earlier. They married and inter-married. The cemetery at Jacksons Cove tells a rather pathetic tale of the early deaths of both families who were so closely knit during their lifetime and in death are all there together still. ;Story written by Beatrice Annie Knight Hiscock
March 22, 1859 "The Gazette reports Michael Thomas Knight of St. John's, a merchant, petitions for insolvency" Keith Mathews Name Files
Dec. 7, 1859 "Hudson, Oliver Capt married Knight, Sarah, Ann 2nd dau of George Knight (Both of this town) m by Rev. Daniel" Ledger / Times / Express NEHGS
1860 "Knight, Thomas - Times 1860066" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by richard ODwyer, merchant of St. John's. Maritimes Museum
Jan 2, 1860 "Extract of a letter received from St. John’s, dated January 2,
“I arrived on the 23rd December in 18 hours from Seldom-come-by. I suppose you are aware that CAMPBELL’s schooner and another belonging to the Bay (Green Bay) were lost, with all hands, on their return home. They left St. John’s, with supplies, on the 3rd November last; there were 19 souls in the two vessels. Mrs. CAMPBELL and her three sons were in their own craft; there were eleven married men in all. The vessel that left Harbor Grace for Green Bay had all arrived safe. The Times, KNIGHT master, with a cargo of provisions, was lost at Can Island, on her way to Green Bay. There are 30 families at the head of the Bay in a dreadful state of distress. Never in the history of Newfoundland were things so bad before. The Government are talking of doing something for their relief. Poor John CAMPBELL is left in a pitiable state, with seven small children, and nothing for them to eat.”
We feel confident the Government will at once (if they have not already done so) respond to this distressing call of humanity, and despatch one of the Tug Boats with provisions to save the lives of those unfortunate people. " The Harbor Grace Standard and Conception Bay Advertiser © Al & Sue O'Neill
March 28, 1860 "Two Indians, named Abraham Joe, and Reubin Suleyan, Messengers to the Messrs. KNIGHTS, arrived at St. John's, from Hall's Bay, in Green Bay on the 19th inst.; they left Twillingate on the 25th of February last, and travelled a distance of 400 miles in 24 days. One of them arrived here on Saturday last in the 'Ellen Gisborne' from St. John's, who informed us that when he left Green Bay the people were in a starving condition, owing to the lamentable occurrence of last fall, but up to the date of his departure no deaths had occurred from want. They saw numbers of Deer on their route. No ice in Green Bay." Transcribed from "The Harbor Grace Standard and Conception Bay Advertiser" by Sue O'Neill
July 4, 1860 "Knight, Darwick Pitts 1860/07/04" General Protestant Cemetery, St. John's , Becky (Warwick Pitts Knight, died 14 mo. "Darwick" is the spelling in the info I received Listed once)
10 July, 1860 – Warwick Pitts Knight, 14 mos, son of S.A. Knight died at St. John’s" Mildred Howard Collection Volume 2 – Page 145 B. McGrath
Sept. 12, 1860 "His Excellency in Council has also been pleased to appoint the Rev.John KINGWELL, Messrs William OSMOND and John FORWARD, (Tizzard's Harbor) Messrs. Henry KNIGHT and John TAYLOR, (Morton's Harbor) to be a Board of Road Commissioners for Morton's Harbor and Tizzard's Harbor, in the District of Twillingate." Transcribed from The Harbor Grace Standard and Conception Bay Advertiser" by Sue O'Neil "
Oct. 3, 1860 "KNIGHT, Julia of Thomas (fisherman) & Eliza Knight, Moreton's Harbor, born October 3, 1860, baptised October 14, 1860 by I. W. Kingwelle." Baptism Records, Moreton's Harbor - Shoe Cove, 1860- 1861 (from Anglican Church Records, Botwood) Paul and Judy Gill <paul.gill@nf.sympatico.ca
1861 "Jonathon Knight Black Island, Exploits'd 1859 Jackson Hbr., Exploits'd 1861" Fisherman of Notre Dame Bay Part - 2 http://www.wordplay.com/ngb/districts/ndb/ndb-fish02.htm
1861 "Jonathan Knight , Jackson's Cove; Names sent to Robert Knight from Mackie Knight found at a book at the NFLD archivesd concerning land grants" Rudy Knight
February 16, 1861 "Newfoundland Express February 16, 1861 (Saturday) Death. - On Thursday morning, Charlotte Elizabeth, only daughter of Mr. Richard Knight, aged 11 years and 2 months. Her funeral will take place on to-morrow, Sunday, at 2 o'clock." Tom Hynes" <hynesfamily@home.com
Feb. 19, 1861 "Charlotte Elizabeth, age 11 yrs 2 mos, daughter of Richard Knight, died." Mildred Howard Collection Volume 2 – Page 159 B. McGrath
May 28, 1861" Cleared: May 28 - Sonora, (Capt.) Knight, Sydney, McBride & Kerr" St. John's Daily News cdshelley@home.com May have been owned by Patrick Tasker. cd
Sept. 19, 1861 "John Henry & Lucy (Wadman) JACKSON (md Sep 19 1861 St Marys Ang, South side of St. John's)
They had:
William Henry Jackson b Jul 6 1862 StJ, bap Aug 3 1862 (mariner)
JOHN KNIGHT JACKSON b Aug 8 1867 StJ, bap Oct 10 1869
Thomas Alfred Jackson b Aug 28 1869 StJ, bap Oct 10 1869" Jill Marahall
1862 "Knight, Robert J. - Mary-Bell 1862053"Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by PETER GERMON Tessier and Lewis Tessier of St. John's
1862 "Owner: Samuel Knight; registration #S864002; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Merchant; Owner #1; Divisor #1 ; Shares 64; He was the builder of vessel Hawk; Previously registered; Pugwash, Nova Scotia in 1862; Official # 042407 ; constructed in Pugwash, Nova Scotia in 1862; 1 deck; 2 mast; Brigantine; 77' by 22'; draft 10; 106 tons; registered in 1866; closed in 1865; Transfered to Dublin.
June 7, 1862 " Charles Martin FUDGE & Mary Ann WHITE in Church, Indian Burying Ground by George Tucker Witnesses: W. T. Knight, James White, Thomas Studley" Marriage Register, Moreton's Harbor, 1861- 1863 (from Anglican Church Records, Botwood) / Paul and Judy Gill
September 3, 1862 "Samuel Holland m. Phoebe Knight (both of Nippers Harbour) at Nippers Harbour" Volume 87 Moreton's Harbour and surrounding areas - Church of England
16 Sept, 1862 – Married by Revs Botterall and Harris, Rev James A. Duke, Wesleyan Minister of Bonavista to Emily R., eldest daugher of Thomas Knight, Esq, MHA" Mildred Howard Collection Volume 2 – Page 178 B. McGrath
Feb. 1862 "House of Assembly Petitions - Feb, 1862
Samuel Knight et al – farmers of Old Bay Bulls Road, a grant of money to Complete a road from Waterford Bridge Road to Old Placentia Road." Mildred Howard Collection Volume 2 – Page 178 B. McGrath
Nov. 21, 1862 "Zachariah of Josiah and Phoebe Knight born November 21, 1862 at Stocking Harbour" Excerpts from Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador Vital Statistics Volume 86 Notre Dame Bay - Church of England, Transcribed by Amalie Lewis Tuffin amaliet@ix.netcom.com
Nov. 25, 1862 "KNIGHT, Zachariah of Josiah, planter, & Phoebe, Stocking Harbor, born November 25, 1862, baptised July 20, 1863, G. S. Chamberlain" Baptisms, Mission of Moreton's Harbor 1863 (from Anglican Church Records, Botwood) Paul and Judy Gill
1863 "I was given your name (Garry Knight) in the process of researching my Knight Family. I was wondering if you could tell me if in your research if have come across: Charles Knight (1863) married Phoebe Masters (1863 ) They married Oct 23, 1886, the name of the witnesses are Amie Knight and John Taylor. I have not been able to get any further back then Charles. Also I am unable to find Amie Knight anywhere. Also there is a Steven Knight (died 1908 )and Caroline Knight (died 1909) buried at the General Protestant Cem. are you aware of who they are?? Mr Beagen, I hope you can help we seem to have hit a brick wall.Thanks Sandra Churchill (nee Knight)
Hi Mr. Beagan, Charles Knight (1863) and Phoebe (Masters) (1863) were married (1886) at the St Thomas' Church of England, St John's. There children were Edith, Emma, Francis, Alice, Elizabeth, Nancy, George, Stephen. Stephen is my mothers great grandfather. Charles is as far back as she has been able to get. From what my mother understands they may have come over on a ship from ???. We asked about a Amie Knight because she witnessed the married of Charles and Phoebe, so she may be related somehow. We were not aware of who Stephen and Caroline were, my mother searched all the cems while she was home and found them but wasn't sure if they could have been related and maybe a connection, but after viewing the web page you have put together, no connection can be found. Thank you Tanya mailto:tanyam@telusplanet.net
ca 1863 "KNIGHT, Tryphenia of Thomas & Eliza, Moreton's Harbor, (no dates given), George Tucker" Baptisms, Mission of Moreton's Harbor 1862-1863 (from Anglican Church Records, Botwood) Paul and Judy Gill
April 9, 1863 "Thomas Knight, Grant 1765, Area 2A 1R 0F, Halls Bay, Vol.8 F103, April 9/63" Index, Grantor, Crown Lands, LDS film 1753518
July 29, 1863 "I am looking for information on Phoebe Knight, daughter of Solomon Knight and Elizabeth Cole. She married a William Duncan and gave birth to a daughter named Elizabeth in Grace Habour, Newfoundland on July 29, 1863. Elizabeth is my great-grandmother. Sunriseff@aol.com
September 7, 1863 "Josiah KNIGHT, widower, & Phoebe NOBLE, both of Nipper's Harbor at Stocking Harbor by George Seymour Chamberlain Witnesses: Thomas Batstone, Frederick Thomas, James Batstone, Levi Shirran" Marriage Register, Moreton's Harbor, 1861- 1863 (from Anglican Church Records, Botwood) / Paul and Judy Gill
Dec. 29, 1863 "William (and?) Ebenezer Knight, Grant 2782, Area 26A 0R 13F, Pouch Cove, Vol15 F20, Dec. 29/63, Re-registered 18/8/68" Index, Grantor, Crown Lands, LDS film 1753518
You were questioning the Joseph Knight information I sent you. I really do not know how true it is. The person I received it from did the search back in the 1970s and he only showed Joseph and his two wives, Mary Langdon and Phoebe Noble on the family tree. I must have got the children from the internet and quite possibly his name was shown as Josiah, but I cannot find them on the internet anymore. I hope you have more luck with your search. Thanks for your help. Regards, June J. Mink <jmink@thunderstar.net
1864 "Knight, William- Kate 1864008" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by Terrence Halleren of St. John's. cd
Jan. 28, 1864 "KNIGHT, Joseph, age 48, Moreton's Harbor, buried January 28, 1864, G. S. Chamberlain'" Burials, Mission of Moreton's Harbor & Exploits, 1861-1866 Paul and Judy Gill
1864 "Knight Edward, cooper, Halbrook, near Cochrane. Knox Michael, fisherman, River head, North side. 1864 - 65 Directory - Harbour Grace
1864 "Knight William, saw mill" 1864 - 65 Directory - Round Harbour, Cape John
[Sept. 21, 1865] "John Batstone, native of Dawlish, Devon, died at Quidi Vidi (St. John's) age 72 yrs." Excerpts from newspapers in the archives at Memorial Universtity Library, St. John's. The newspapers are not identified, but newspaper dates are in [brackets]. Queen Milley as told to Barbara Pederson
"I was thinking about the story of our great grandfathers and it came back to me what they were doing when this tragedy happened. They were on their way down to Tilt Cove where they worked in the mine. I don't know if you are familiar with the geography of the area or not if you have a road map of NFLD you could look it up.(If you want one I can send you one). Some of these towns listed as places of birth in the early census info are now no more, just grown over with bush as if no one was ever there. Lloyd Thomas
Nickey's Nose Cove
(pop. 1986, 25). A small fishing and lumbering community in Green Bay, just southwest of Harry's Harbour qv. Originally known as Nick's Nose Cove, the community takes it name from a nearby headland. The earliest known inhabitants were the Bartlett family of nearby Three Arms. The earliest Census listing appeared in 1874 when 23 people were recorded at Nick's Nose Cove and Langdown Cove. Most of the people were apparently at the latter location, since only nine people were at Nickey's Nose 10 years later.
People were attracted by the protection afforded by the small cove and by timber for building purposes and fuel. Another attraction may have been the area's known potential for copper mining; five mines eventually opened near Jackson's Cove, but deposits at Nick's Nose Cove, optioned in 1868 by Robert Knight, were never developed. Around the turn of the century the Bartlett family left Nickey's Nose for Rattling Brook, but about the same time other people arrived, including the family of Elijah Luff, who moved there after the closure of Pilley's Island mine in 1899, and Robert, Levi and John Pynn. Thereafter most of the inhabitants of Nickey's Nose were members of the Pynn family, who moved to Jackson's Cove from Goose Cove (near St. Anthony) in the early 1900s. In the 1930s economic survival still depended on the summer fishery, but was often supplemented by winter woods work as the logging industry developed in the Springdale-King's Point region. The population of Nickey's Nose Cove has continued to be small, fluctuating between the high of 43 recorded in 1901 and the low of 18 in 1911. Thus the community had to rely on nearby Harry's Harbour for some services, and also traded with Nippers Harbour and Little Bay Islands. After the completion of the road in the 1950s the community enjoyed closer ties with King's Point and Springdale. "It's from H.M. Mosdell's "When Was That" c.1922 - interesting that it's one of only 3 Knights listed here (the other 2 being A.W. Knight (Judge) and Rev. Knight of Devonshire):
May 1, 1862 "KNIGHT, STEPHEN: house burnt at Hall's Bay, Green Bay, and young woman named Ebsary perished, May 1, 1862." He is most certainly the one who was in this area, and likely with Bulley. This is as good as any we've chased so far. Barbara Pederson
Dear Ms. Pederson,
A while ago I came across something on the internet about a young woman named Ebsary who died in a fire in a house owned by a person named Knight. I'm pretty sure you were the writer. I haven't been able to find it again and I'm not sure of any of the facts. There was also mention of William Ebsary marrying Belinda Bertram Pitts. They were my great-great-grandparents. I will proceed with my story on the assumption that you were in fact the writer and this may be of some interest to you. My grandmother Carnell was born Mary Bishop Ebsary on the Southside of St. John's in 1885. Her parents were Allan Pitts Ebsary and Mary Ann Mercer. His parents were William and Belinda. My grandmother once told me a story how some relative of hers, a young girl or woman, was away from home visiting relatives or friends. One day her mother heard the daughter calling her from the bottom of the stairs leading to their living area. She looked down and there was the daughter who said something like "Mother, I'm home." The mother was very surprised as the girl was not expected for some time. She turned away to lay down whatever she was doing to greet the girl but when she looked back, the girl had disappeared. Some time later the news of the girl's death in a fire was received and it was ascertained that the time of her death was the same time as her mother had seen and heard the apparation. Or so the story went. My grandmother certainly believed it. I hope this was of some interest to you. If you know anything else about Ebsary's, Carnell's, or Joy's, I would appreciate hearing from you. I would like a confirmation of what I thought I saw on the internet, including the date, as I wish to pass the story on to a relative who has asked me for information about our ancestors. My E-mail address is davecarnell@mailexcite.com. Thanks Dave Carnell
What I have is that the Ebsary girl who died in the fire at Halls Bay was Selina Julia, daughter of Captain William ane Belinda Pitts Ebsary, born 1843. Since I last corresponded with you I had a long chat with my aunt Vera Carnell, the last surviving child of my grandmother, Mary Bishop Ebsary Carnell, and she confirms that it was Selina who died in that fire. She remembers the story well althou not quite the same way in detail as I did but the same in essence. She also told me that Selina was supposed to have been very beautiful. As to the Knight-Pitts-Ebsary connection, my information is that Captain William (abt1808-1865) married Belinda Bartrum(?) Pitts (1816-1906), daughter of James Pitts and Frances Bartlett. They would be my gg grandparents. Captain Thomas Ebsary (abt 1806-1863) married Mary Pitts (abt1820-aft 1871), daughter of John Pitts and Elizabeth Picco. John and James were brothers, sons of Joseph. >> So Belinda and Mary were first cousins, not sisters. Now it gets complicated. Mary's younger sister Charlotte married William Knight, 01/13/1841. Belinda's younger sister Caroline married Stephen Knight, 04/12/1858. I'm not sure what if any was the relationship between the two Knights but I imagine you do. I have some other info on Pitts children, not much, but I would be happy to send it if of interest. Hope this is help. Regards Dave
1863 "I was given your name (Garry Knight) in the process of researching my Knight Family. I was wondering if you could tell me if in your research if have come across: Charles Knight (1863) married Phoebe Masters (1863 ) They married Oct 23, 1886, the name of the witnesses are Amie Knight and John Taylor. I have not been able to get any further back then Charles. Also I am unable to find Amie Knight anywhere.
Also there is a Steven Knight (died 1908 )and Caroline Knight (died 1909) buried at the General Protestant Cem. are you aware of who they are?? Mr Beagen, I hope you can help we seem to have hit a brick wall. Thanks Sandra Churchill (nee Knight) mailto:tanyam@telusplanet.net
1863 "A daughter (not named) of John Vinicombe (died 1863) and Catherine Fleming (died 1864) married a Mr. Knight." "And They Stayed" by Margaret Mullins Families of St. John's: Barbara Pederson
Chapter II: Fever of the Copper Ore (continued)
As more and more men became involved in the search for 'proprieties', the bureaucratic burden of the copper boom fell heavily upon the shoulders of Newfoundland's surveyor general, John Warren. In the space of five years, his previously peaceful office became a circus of prospectors, politicians and mining personnel, all anxious to obtain mining licenses, leases and fee-simple grants in accordance with the latest mineral regulations.* The inevitable legal conflicts over claim boundaries and possession finally led Warren to hire extra assistants for the Notre Dame Bay district, one of whom was a retired sea captain named Robert G. Knight. Knight was 45 years old when he became a deputy surveyor and, by chance, discovered the Betts Cove orebody.
Betts Cove Mine
The Betts Cove mine lay 8 miles south of Tilt Cove and exemplified all that is romantic in mining. It turned men into millionaires and was worked by a German baron before passing into oblivion 15 years after its discovery.
Modern deputy surveyors, like other government employees, are strictly forbidden to use information gathered at public expense to further their private ends. In the 1860s, however, no such regulations restricted the initiative of Robert Knight. While pursuing his official work as deputy surveyor along the western shores of Notre Dame Bay, he obtained mining licences for copper deposits at Betts Cove in 1865, Nickeys Nose in 1868 and Burtons Pond in 1868. Higher government officers also indulged in extracurricular activities. When surveyor general John Warren heard of Knight's good fortune, he and other Liberal Members of the House of Assembly formed the Notre Dame Mining Company in 1869. At the same time, they persuaded Robert Knight to join them and to transfer his claims to the company.
Rather than following Knight's suggestion of exploring the Betts Cove claim, the Notre Dame Mining Company chose in 1869 to work the far less promising Burtons Pond discovery.(4) Even after the Burtons Pond mine failed in 1872, the company showed no interest in Betts Cove other than demanding that Knight forfeit his share in the claim in lieu of paying a debt that he owed company directors. Knight died in poverty on 18 January 1873, resentful to the end of his associates' behaviour. Once Upon A Mine http://www.heritage.nf.ca/environment/mine/ch2p2.html
Jan 28 1863 Transcribed from "The Harbor Grace Standard and Conception Bay Advertiser"
Newfoundland British Society
The Annual Meeting of the Newfoundland British Society was held on the evening of Monday, the 12th inst., when the following report was read and adopted: -
To the Members of the Newfoundland British Society.
Your Officers and Committee have much pleasure in submitting to you its twenty sixth Annual Report, together with a statement of its operations and effects.
The Society was established in 1837, for the purpose of giving a weekly aliment to its members in time of sickness and a decent interment to its members and to its members wives, when deceased; and it is a source of thankfulness for us all, to the preserver of life and the giver of health, for sparing us from afflictions of all kinds during the year we have just closed.
During the past year the Society has lost two of its Members, Joseph GRIBBLE, who was Treasurer for several years, and Richard FURNEAUX, a very old Member of the Society, having been one of its original members. There have also been two deaths of Members' wives.
Since our Last Annual Meeting, 5 persons have been admitted members of the Society, making the total number of members 290.
The ordinary expenses for the year, according to the Treasurer's account, was £70 3s 0d.
You will find by the Treasurer's account, that he has collected the sum of £272 6s. 9d., for monthly dues, funerals, and fines, and paid £198 13s. 5d. for sickness and deaths' that is, to 64 members, in time of sickness, £168 19s. 5d., and £30 for funerals of deceased members of members' wives
You will also find by the Trustees' Account for the Estate of the Society, that they have collected for the past year the sum of £91 10s. 0d., for rent of ground, rent of hall, &c., making receipts of the Society, for the past year, £363 16s. 9d. There is a balance now due on ground rents, of £25 0s. 0d.
Your Officers and Committee, now resigning their trust into your hands, have to thank the Members of the Society for their good will on all occasions when called for, and for their regular attendance and cordiality in promoting the object and welfare of the Society.
They would also earnestly recommend to their brother Members the keeping up of that perfect unity and mutual respect which have been the key alone of the Society ever since its formation; without that unity the Society could not have prospered as it has done.
In conclusion, your Officers and Committee do trust in the Providence of Almighty God, that he will preserve us and other Societies of a kindred nature, in health and prosperity during the year we have entered upon, as we desire gratefully to acknowledge our preservation throughout the past year.
Respectfully submitted, Edward KNIGHT, Secretary" sue-nfroots@home.com
St. John's - Hutchinson's Directory 1864-1865
KNIGHT, Edward shipwright
KNIGHT, George shipwright
KNIGHT, Henry shipmaster
KNIGHT, James fisherman
KNIGHT, James L. house joiner
KNIGHT, James L. clerk
KNIGHT, Robert G. shipmaster
KNIGHT, Samuel hardware &c
KNIGHT, James R. grocer
KNIGHT, John fisherman
KNIGHT, Michael T. bookkeeper
KNIGHT, Stephen H. accountant
KNIGHT, Thomas, M.H.A
KNIGHT, William boot and shoemaker
1864 Birth year of "Necrology Oct. 18, 1921 - Stephen KNIGHT, 57. St. John's Daily News " cdshelley@home.com
Feb. 24, 1864 "February 24, 1864 (Married) AT Boston, on the 11th January, at St. Stephen's Church, by the Rev. E.M.P. Wells, Mr. Phillip T. KNIGHT, Printer, to Miss Mary Ann REARDON, both of St. John's, Nfld." The Harbor Grace Standard and Conception Bay Advertiser / Sue O'Neill
July 26, 1864 "George Evans of Lamaline: lived on Allan's Island. A son John Evans was born Jan 13 1852 to Geroge Henry & Caroline Mary Ann Evans and baptized in Church of St Mary the Virgin on Jan 13 1852. Marriage on Jul 26, 1864 at St Mary the Virgin, Lamaline, of widower George Herny Evans to Leah Knight of St John's." Violet Hann" <thelookout@roadrunner.nf.net
Would anyone have any info on J. (James or John) ROLLS of Grand River, formerly of Rose Blanche(?), who married Leah Knight Evans 1889. Any known offspring? Cheers, Beth in Calif bbakenhus@worldnet.att.net
Aug. 16, 1865 " (Marriage) At Lamaline, on the 26th July, by the Rev. Mr. Gabriel, Wesleyan Minister, George EVANS, Esq., to Leah, daughter of Mr. Henry KNIGHT of St. John's" "The Harbor Grace Standard and Conception Bay Advertiser" Sue O'Neill
Oct. 7, 1865 "Sara Gardner Knight, born 7 Oct. 1865, bapt. Dec. 31, 1865, of John and Sara Jane" Bapt, St. Thomas Anglican church, Old Garrison church / jmont@idirect.com
Oct. 23, 1865 "Thomas Strong, Twillingate, married Susannah Smith 23 Oct. 1865. Witnesses Thomas Knight and Abraham T. Roberts. [I got that at PANL in 1992] From Michael Bromley's "Gleanings":
1866 "Knight, Stephen - Dundanah 1866018"Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by John Bowring of St. John's. cd
1866 "Henry Short was the product of an illegitimate relationship. As far as I know, it is alleged that he was the son of Henry Knight and a housekeeper by the name of Short. Of course as the story goes, this occurred after Henry's wife had passed away. However, this may not be the case, because my grandfather Samuel died circa 1943 at the age of 77 leaving him to be born around 1866 or 1967. Maybe it was before Henry was married." Morley Knight: KnightM@DFO-MPO.GC.CA
March 14, 1866 "Capt. Henry KNIGHT, of whose safety fears had been entertained, arrived from Green Bay on Sunday last, having been frozen up there for some two months. Capt. K. reports no ice in the bays or runs. "The Harbour Grace Standard and Conception Bay Advertiser" Sue O'Neil
Dec. 24, 1866 "Theodocia Knight, born 24 Dec. 1866, bapt 27 Jan. 1867, of George and Pricilla" St. Thomas Anglican, Old Garrison church, St. John's jmont@idirect.com
June 15, 1867 "On Monday evening, 10th inst., by the Rev. J. S. PEACH, Chairman of the District, Mr. James KNIGHT, to Mary, eldest daughter of the late Henry CLINTON, Esq., Surgeon, of Harbor Breton." St. John's Daily News cdshelley@home.com
Sept 1, 1867 "KNIGHT, Eve Leah of Josiah, fisherman, & Phoebe, Nippers Harbor, baptised September 1, 1867, G. H. Hooper" Baptisms, Mission of Moreton's Harbor, 1865 -1867 (from Anglican Church Records, Botwood)/ Judy and Paul Gill
Sept. 1,. 1867 "Eve Leah of Josiah and Phoebe Knight bap. September 1, 1867 at Nippers Harbour" http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/Parish/panl86.htm
Oct. 9, 1867 "October 9, 1867 (Marriage) At the residence of the bride's father, St. John's on the 1st instant., by the Rev. John Prince, Mr. Thomas M. CARINS, of Stirlingshire Scotland, to Emiline S., daughter of Capt. Robert KNIGHT.' "The Harbor Grace Standard and Conception Bay Advertiser"
1868 "Knight, Jeanette 1868" General Protestant Cemetery, St. John's , Becky (unknown to me Listed twice)
1868 Birth year of "Samuel A. Knight died March 29, 1945 aged 77 yrs, 4 mos." From Jackson's Cove Cemetary, sent to Rudy Knight by Robert Knight
Aug. 19, 1868 "U.C. Records, Little Bay Islands, Register of Baptisms Baptized on April [day unclear], 1874 Medora Jane Curtis of Henry Knight and Selina Hull, Little Bay Islands, born Aug. 19, 1868. Barbar Pederson provincal archives
1869 "Knight, Robert G. - Milo 1869011" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's He was the owner / builder. cd
Feb. 15, 1869 "Inscription reads: In Memoriam Robert G. Knight Who died at Burtons Pond, Notre Dame Bay 18th January 1873 Aged 52 years.
Also his mother Rachael Died 15 February 1869 Aged 79 years. Jackson's Cove Barbara Pederson
October 20, 1869 Henry Knight (widower, of Moreton's Harbour) m. Elizabeth Verge (widow) Excerpts from Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador United Church of Twillingate Marriages from 1853-1876 (Transcribed by Amalie Lewis Tuffin)
Aug. 4, 1869 "Grinelda Elizabeth of Josiah and Phebe Knight born August 4, 1869 at Burton's Pond" Excerpts from Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador Vital Statistics Volume 86 Notre Dame Bay - Church of England, Transcribed by Amalie Lewis Tuffin amaliet@ix.netcom.com
"Hi Allen, Grinelda Knight (daughter of Phoebe Noble and Josiah Knight) married Samuel Burton of Ward's Harbour, she died a year later. Samuel was my great grandmother's 1/2 brother. Aparently from what I'm told he went on to marry 6 more times! William and Catherine b. 1819 Swyer were my 3rd great grandparents, from Sandy Point on the west coast of Newfoundland. As I stated earlier, I'd always believe Catherine's maiden name was Dennis, now I'm told it was Vincent. Charles Vincent from England was the only Vincent mentioned in the 1808 "census". I got an email today from someone who told me Charles family moved on to the Bonne Bay area and they are not connected to William and Margaret Vincent who later lived in the Bay St. George area." Tammy paynetree@angelfire.com
Aug. 4, 1869 "KNIGHT, Grinelda Elisabeth of Josiah & Phebe, Burtons Pond, born August 4, 1869, baptised April 17, 1875, Walter R. Smith" Baptisms, Mission of Tilt Cove, 1875 (from Anglican Church Records, Botwood) / Paul and Judy Gill
Aug. 9, 1869 "FRENCH, James Knight c. Aug 9 1869 Bay Roberts to John French/Hannah #8625290 #81 IGI- Newfoundland (c)1988 b=birth, c=christened, m=marriage (Batch # serial sheet #) Name, date of event, location, parents or spouse Page 39 goofie@home.com
1869 "The subject is about one of the fisrst attempts by Nfld. to confederate with Canada, in 1869. "Of the thirty seats in the assembly, thirteen represented the predominantly Roman Catholic districts of the southeast. Reason had so obviously failed to work on the minds of these voters that only four confederate candidates could be found. In St. John's East, a Methodist clockmaker was soundly trounced, obtaining votes only in the few Protestant outharbours. In Placentia-St. Mary's Ambrose Shea led a slate against Charles Bennett. At Paradise he was advised not to land; at Oderin he was sent on his way with flags at half-mast and three groans; at Placentia he was met by priest and people bearing pots of pitch and bags of feathers, and the moaning of cow horns. His defeat was overwhelming.
Given the division of mercantile opinion, results in the Protestant districts were less predictable. There was, however, one foregone conclusion in the two-seat district of Twillingate-Fogo. The sitting members, William Whiteway - the future premier - and Thomas Knight, faced the combined anti-confederate opposition of the area's two dominant employers. These were the fishery supply house of Muir and Duder, which during the 1860s had come to dominate the Notre Dame Bay business, and the mining company at Tilt Cove. The anti-confederate candidates represented the two interests: Charles Duder the fishery business, Smith McKay, Bennett's partner, the mine. It is not to be wondered at that Whiteway appeared on the hustings trying 'to be merry but it wouldn't do, his faced seemed care-worn', while Knight stayed up the bay canning salmon. They collected only a quarter of the vote." Well, at least we now know he had a canning business supposedly around here somewhere. Barbara
Nov 12, 1869 "Telas G. Knight, 21, bachelor, clerk of Bonavista married Marsella McGraw age 20, spinster of St. John's by Rev. Thomas Hall wit's: Nelson Knight and Arab Farrell" Congregational - St. John's - Volume 23 (1802 - 1891) - Marriages: B. McGrath
Dec. 2, 1869 "William Knight, Hall's Bay, Grant 3020, 42A 1R 32 F, Vol 16 F32, Dec. 2/69 Re-reg. Vol. 52 F172" Index, Grantor, Crown Lands, LDS film 1753518
1870 "Allen, I have just discovered that Caroline Higgins (daughter of Thomas & Ann Caroline Ford Higgins) who married Robert Thomas Squarey, 1870 Harbour Grace, was the grand daughter of John Higgins and Ann Knight of Harbour Grace. John Higgins was reported to be from Dublin. Checking your site I found one account of Ann Knight, daughter of Stephen Knight, marrying John Higgins and then what appears to be the same Ann Knight marrying Cam Gyde Heaven. Any flashes of insight for me?" Beth in Calif. BBAKENHUS@worldnet.att.net
1870 "Frederick Phillips married in 1870, Mary, daughter of the late John Knight, formerly of St. John's Newfoundland, but lately of Toronto, and one of the oldest and best known Newfoundland families. Mrs. Phillips' great- grandfather fought under General Wolfe at the taking of Quebec." A Cyclopaedia of Canadian biography: being chiefly men of the time : a collection of persons distinguished in professional and political life : leaders in the commerce and industry of Canada, and successful pioneers Rose, George Maclean, 1829-1898.
Frederick Phillips (b. 1843 at Twillingate) married to Mary Knight in 1870. His father was born in Somersetshire, England, eventually settling in Twillingate about 1812, married to Elizabeth Cooper (of John Cooper from Twillingate), and he (Frederick's father) died in 1882 leaving 8 children. Mary Knight was the daughter of John Knight of St. John's "one of the oldest and best known Newfoundland families". Mary's "great-grandfather fought under General Wolfe at the taking of Quebec". Chaz
1871 "Knight, William - Hector 1871009" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by Stephen Rendell of St. John's. cd
1871 "Robert Knight , Burton's Pond; Names sent to Robert Knight from Mackie Knight found at a book at the NFLD archivesd concerning land grants" Rudy Knight
April 16, 1871 "WILLIAM KNIGHT & AMELIA SHAW (all baptisms from volume 27, ANG) South Side St Johns Jill Marshall
Elizabeth Ann b Apr 16 1871 StJ, bap May 28 1871 (William/amelia)
Ambrose Parsons b Jul 2 1873 StJ, bap Aug 3 1873 (William/Amelia)
Edward b Apr 26 1878 StJ, bap May 26 1878 (William/Amelia)
Amanda Melina b June 25 1880 StJ, bap Sep 6 1880 (William/Amelia)
Wilhelmina b Sep 4 1882 StJ, bap Sep 7 1882 (William Knight/Amelia)
William b Feb 19 1888 StJ, bap Apr 15 1888 (William Knight/Amelia)
Emma May b Aug 31 1889 StJ, bap Oct 20 1889 (William Knight/Amelia) His occupation in 1882 Farmer, in 1888 storekeeper, and 1889 storekeeper
April 30, 1871 "Jessie Knight, 32, batchelor of Shoe Cove married Sara Bartlett.
Temple Knight , 24, Bachelor of Halls Bay married Elizabeth Ann Rowsell" Marriages from Congregational Register at st. John's, Robert to Rudy Knight
May 1, 1871 " No. 1 - McLEOD and BARRETT - 1871 May 01 - Alexander son of Norman McLEOD, bachelor of the Bay of Islands, aged 23 years and Mary Ann daughter of Henry BARRETT, spinster of the Bay of Islands, aged 22 years were married in the Bay of Islands, according to the order of the United Church of England and Ireland this first day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy one, by me Ulric RULE. This marriage was solemnized between us; his mark X Alexander McLEOD and her mark X Mary Ann BARRETT. In the presence of us; Thomas KNIGHT, her mark X Margaret Ann HEARIN, his mark X William BURKE." Alexander (Sandy) Payne
Aug. 30, 1871 "Allen; I have not been on line for several years . However, I have this week been back at genealogical research. Today I found this marriage which may be of interest to you. The marriage occured at the Congregational Church in St. John's on August 30, 1871 between Temple Knight, age 24 of Halls Bay and Elizabeth Ann Rousell, age 20 of Ward's Harbour. Any connection with your Temples and Rowsells. Dave dwells@roadrunner.nf.net
Nov. 24, 1871 "Mary Ann of Josiah and Phebe Knight born November 24, 1871 at Burton's Pond" http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/Parish/panl86.htm
December 19, 1871 at Burtons Pond Archibald Martin (of Nippers Harbour) m. Tamar Tuffin (of Burton's Pond), witnesses Samuel Noble, Robert Knight" Excerpts from Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador Vital Statistics Volume 89ATwillingate - Methodist Transcribed by Amalie Lewis Tuffin amaliet@ix.netcom.com
Lovell's 1871 Directory - ROGUES HARBOR - A small fishing settlement with a fine harbor on north side of Green Bay, district of Twillingate and Fogo. Mining licenses have been granted here. Distant from Tilt Cove by boat 11 miles. Mail fortnightly. Population 40.
Giles Solomon
Knight Josiah
Noble John
Peters Philip, fisherman
Rideout Gilbert
Rideout Joseph
Tilley William
Contributor: Rick Power
1871 Lovell's Directory of St. John's
Knight Edward, shipwright, off 79 Military road
Knight Edward, shoemaker, 42 George
Knight Ewen, printer, off 79 Military road
Knight Geo, shipwright, Forest road
KNIGHTS HOME, Samuel Knight proprietor, 173 Water
Knight James, fireman, Mill lane
Knight James, carpenter, 11 British sq
Knight James C., bookkeeper, 147 Gower
Knight James R., accountant, Cathedral hill
Knight John, fisherman, Pokeham path
Knight Michael, collector Labrador, Rennie's mill road
Knight Mrs. Mary Ann, wid Nathaniel, 1 Long's hill
KNIGHT SAMUEL, proprietor of Knight's home, lumber and commission merchant, 173 Water
Knight Samuel, confectioner, 214water
Knight Stephen, master mariner, 39 Queen's road
Knight Thomas, merchant, 24 Victoria
Knight William, ship owner, 238 Gower
Nov. 24, 1871 "KNIGHT, Mary Ann of Josiah & Phebe, Brutons Pond, born November 24, 1871, baptised April 17, 1875, Walter R. Smith." Baptisms, Mission of Tilt Cove, 1875 (from Anglican Church Records, Botwood) / Paul and Judy Gill
1872 "On the night of April 28, 1872, five sealing ships from Conception Bay... were all lost in the vicinity of Battle Harbour. The 'Hunstman' was lifted up by a giant wave and slammed on a reef known as Fish Rock with a terrible loss of life. The other four sealing ships were crushed by the ice, but with no loss of life as their crews managed to crawl over the shifting ice to land. As there were no means of rapid communications in those days, it wasn't until Captain Knight of the 'Osprey' returned from the seal hunt that the news of the sealing disaster reached St. John's." Wondering if you knew that, or which Knight it was? Further on in the book, it mentions a storm on the Labrador coast in 1908, when "a single storm wrecked forty vessels of the Labrador fishing fleet between Indian Harbour and Knight's Bay" From "Shipwrecks of Newfoundland and Labrador" Vol. III by Frank Galgay and Michael McCarthy: Chapter on the loss of the "Hunstman", off Battle Harbour, 1872 Barbara Pederson
May 21, 1872 "MORNING CHRONICLE Halifax, May21, 1872, P3, c3: Per "Georgia" from St. John's: C. Noble, Don Jose Blanco, J. Brown, Jos Burt, J. R. Knight, Mr. Brewsher, Leo Hamburger, J. Walsh, M. Coltin, H. McLean, Capt. Boomer, Howard Symonds, Mrs. McLea, Mrs. McLean (2?), Miss Julia Campbell, Mary Roberts, Miss Jane Wescott, Mr. Evans and 7 Steerage. " http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#shiplist
May 23, 1872 "MORNING CHRONICLE Halifax, May23, 1872, P3, c2: from Pictou to St. John's, May 20: Mr. Scott, Mr. G. C. Rutherford, Mrs. McDonald, Mr. Goodfellow, Mr. J. P. Frecker, Master W. Frecker, Master G. Frecker, Mr. E. Devilley, Mr. Clarke, Lieut. J. G. Boulton, Mr. Knight, Capt. Morris, H. Dunn, Rev. Mr. Fitzpatrick, Rev. Mr. Conway, Mr. McEvoy, Mrs. McEvoy, Miss McEvoy, Miss O'Mara, Messrs R. Rytne, Packinson, McDabe, B. Hughes and 2 in Steerage. " http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#shiplist
1872 William of Temple and Elizabeth Ann Knight J Cove born Aug.29, 1872; LBI Register, Barbara Pederson
Wednesday, October 16, 1872 Alexander NEWBURY, Shoe Cove & Mary WIMBLETON, Shoe Cove at Shoe Cove by Walter R. Smith, Clergyman, Church of England Witnesses: Alfred Pearce, Lemuell Knight" Marriages, Mission of Tilt Cove, 1870- 1871 (from Anglican Church Records, Botwood) / Paul and Judy Gill
Wednesday, October 16, 1872 James BOWEN, Shoe Cove & Hannah ROBERTS, Shoe Cove in Shoe Cove by Walter R. Smith, Clergyman, Church of England Witnesses: Alfred Pearce, Lemuell Knight" Marriages, Mission of Tilt Cove, 1870- 1871 (from Anglican Church Records, Botwood) / Paul and Judy Gill
1873 "Knight, William -neptune 1873017" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's Owned by Stephen Rendell of St. John's. cd
1873 "Owner: Richard H. Knight registration #J873051 residence: St. John's Nfld. Occupation: Tradesman - non mariner; Owner #29; Divisor #2 ; Shares 2; He was the builder of vessel Herbert J. Olive; Official # 066910; constructed in Carleton, New Brunswick in 1873; 1 deck; 3 mast; schooner; 127' by 29'; 12' draft; 324 tons; registered in 1873; closed in 1881; Stranded Briar Island, Nova Scotia.
1873 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S846086; residence: Notre Dame Bay, NFLD; Occupation: Farmer/ Planter; Owner #1; Divisor #0 ; Shares 64; Builder, ? ; vessel Dash; Previously registered, ? ; Official # 070081 ; constructed in, Notre Dame Bay in 1873; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 47' by 15'; draft 6'; 23 tons; registered in 1874; closed in 1926; No longer Exists/No Information Available .
1873 "[On (Rev.) John Pratt leaving England for Newfoundland:] In 1873 John Pratt bade farewell to his family and to his mother forever... On 1 February 1876 John Pratt wrote a letter to a Newfoundland seaman, Captain William Knight, the son of Michael and Rachael. The Knights had been in Newfoundland for nearly two centuries, and Michael was born on the island in 1776. In 1722 one William Knight took his ten-year-old daughter Catherine to Poole, Dorset, for her baptism, where the event is duly recorded among the parish records of Poole folk born abroad. A fifty-year hiatus between William and Michael would suggest that the former may have been the grandfather of the latter and great grandfather of his namesake, the sea captain.
Of Captain Knight many tales were told and he seems to have been something of a yarner himself, having had a "large experience" in the "adventurous business of seals and sealing". In 1859 a book was published entitled "After Icebergs with a Painter: Summer Voyage to Labrador and Around Newfoundland". Its author was the Reverend Louis L. Noble and the artist was Frederick Edwin Church, both of New England. These two set off in a ship called "Integrity" under the command of Captain Knight, "a respected citizen of St. John's, and an accomplished sailor" in whom lay "the sheet anchor and mainstay... of our hopes for a pleasant and successful trip, humanly speaking", to write about and paint the majestic bergs off the Labrador coast.
Painting and writing, in between bouts of sea-sickness for these two landlubbers on the rolling northern seas, took up most of their time but they had "a pleasant custom of coming up, after dinner, and eating nuts and fruits on deck" and before betaking themselves to "reading, the pencil and the brush", would engage in conversation and listen to some of the tales of Captain Knight. It was during one of these sessions they listened to the reason the captain had been available to take command of their expedition. He had recently "lost a fine brig with a costly outfit for a sealing voyage, under the following circumstances: Immersed in the densest fog, and driven by the gale, he was running down a narrow lane or opening in the ice, when the shout of breakers ahead, and the crash of bows upon a reef, came in at the same moment. Instantly, overboard they sprang, forty men of them, and saw their strong and beautiful vessel almost immediately buried in the ocean..." [The story continues but will leave it here for now. In the end, all the men were rescued. The location of the wreck was near the shores of Cape Bonavista.]
[Continued:]
Some time later Captain Knight received from Mr. Church some colours and equipment to paint the land and sea scapes of Newfoundland himself. How much he did no one knows but that he successfully tried his hand at crafts is suggested in a citation in the "Evening Telegram" of 7 February 1864, of a medal awarded Mr. Wm. Knight for "a very ingenious model of a Sealing Vessel in the ice".
On 7 January 1841 Captain Knight married Charlotte, born in 1820, the daughter of John Pitts (1783-1825) and Elizabeth Picco and the granddaughter of one James Pitts (1735-1805) who had come as a farmer-fisherman from the green and gentle village of Kennford, Devon, to Lance Cove on the shores of Bell Island in Conception Bay as a boy of fourteen.
The letter of John Pratt to Captain Knight ran:
My dear Mr. Knight,
I hope you will excuse me for the liberty I am taking in sending you this note. You will have perceived before this time by my conduct that I have been & am still paying special attention to your daughter Fanny for whom I have special respect & love. I should like to be treading on sure and honourable ground & to set my mind free & at rest I desire to have the consent of her father and mother to the engagement. If you can so oblige me I will promise you if ever the day come when your daughter will be under my care & protection that she shall have every comfort & attention that a Wesleyan Minister can bestow. Can you please give me an answer to this note this evening or tonight as I expect to go to the Cove tomorrow.
I am dear Sir
Yours faithfully,
"John Pratt"
Fanny became the wife of the Itinerant preacher from Yorkshire in 1877 and embarked with him on his pastoral career on the island of Newfoundland...
End of this part. Barbara Pederson
Jan. 18, 1873 " Robert G. Knight died at Burton's pond (drowned) Jan. 18, 1873, aged 57 (prospector), also his mother Rachel died 15 of Feb. 1860 aged 79 (born 1781)." From Jackson's Cove Cemetary, sent to Rudy Knight by Robert Knight
1874 "James Robert Knight ; Reg. # S875114; St. John's; Merchant; Owner 3; divisor 1; 16 shares; vessel Harriet ; previously registered in St. John's in 1874; built in 1868 in Appledore, England, schooner; 11 foot draft, 130 tons; Registered 1875 closed in 1881, abandoned in North Atlantic Ocean .
1874 "Owner: Stephan Henry Knight; registration #S874042; residence: St. John's; Occupation: Merchant; Owner #1; Divisor #1 ; Shares 64; vessel Surprise; Previously registered; ?; Official # 070040 ; constructed in Green Bay, Notre Dame Bay in 1873; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 54' by 16'; draft 7; 26 tons; registered in 1874; closed in 1885; lost at sea in Ice Tickle Harbour, Labrador.
1874 "George Knight died at age 68, St. Thomas Anglican records" Keith Mathew's Name Files
May 29, 1874 "The Gazette reports Mr Geo Knight died age 68"Keith Mathews Name Files
March 19, 1875 "KNIGHT, Helena Rachel of Josiah & Phebe, Burtons Pond, born March 19, 1875, baptised April 17, 1875, Walter R. Smith." Baptisms, Mission of Tilt Cove, 1875 (from Anglican Church Records, Botwood) / Paul and Judy Gill
March 19, 1875 "Helena Rachel of Josiah and Phebe Knight born March 19, 1875 at Burton's Pond" Excerpts from Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador Vital Statistics Volume 86 Notre Dame Bay - Church of England http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/Parish/panl86.htm
Aug. 18, 1875 " The Gazette reports Mr James Luke Knight died age 48, native of Exeter, Devon" Keith Mathews Name Files
Aug. 18, 1875 "In affectionate remembrance of James Luke Knight, a native of Exeter, Devonshire, England, who departed this life Aug. 18, 1875 aged 48 [hard to read, it appeared to be 48] years. Erected by his widow. To the left of his gravestone was that of his wife: In memory of Ann Knight, born at Exeter, England May 25, 1820 died May 2nd, 1906." Anglican cem, Forrest Rd, St. John's, B. Pederson
Thought I'd mention also that in the next plot was buried Elias Rendell, "a native of Shaldon, Devon, who died 1892" [? date not too clear], as the Rendells seemed to be neighbours or business people associated with and at the same tinme as Knights in St. John's/Quidi Vidi. Also buried there was Emma Elizabeth, daughter of Elias Rendell died 1859 aged [17?] years". Barbara Pederson
Oct. 9, 1875 "KNIGHT, Phillip..65..M..M..October 9..Newfoundland..Inflamation of Lungs" Deaths listed in the 1875 state census. These death all occured in the year preceding the census from June 1,1874 thru May 30,1875. WARD 20 Election District 3 http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~blkyn/Death/1875.state.census.html
1876 "James Robert Knight ; Reg. # S876031; St. John's; Merchant; Owner 2; divisor 2; 64 shares; vessel Flash ; built in 1876 in Shoal Harbour, Trinity Bay, schooner; 6 foot draft, 16 tons; Registered 1876 .
1876 "James Robert Knight ; Reg. # S876033; St. John's; Merchant; Owner 2; divisor 2; 16 shares; vessel Star ; built in 1876 in Bonavista Bay, schooner; 7 foot draft, 27 tons; Registered 1876 ; closed in St. John's in 1883, registered de novo.
Apr 01 1876 Catalina William Henry M William & Moriah Knight
march 10, 1876 "Mary Knight HUDSON George & Eliza (?BOWERS) Mar 10 1876 North West Arm Apr 6 1876" http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/Vstats/vstats-bap-1874-1890-ndb.html
Nov 28 1876 "George Pierce m. Lucretia Anna Newhook of Catalina at Catalina ; Wit. William Knight Catalina Tryphena Margaret Jeans Transcribed by: Joesph Duffett j.duffett@roadrunner.nf.net
Nov 22 1876 William Walter Knight 76
1877 "Owner: Frederick G. Knight registration # S877120 residence: Moretons Harbour, NDB occupation: Farmer/Planter owner no. 04 partnership divisor: 05 shares: 64 was owner builder: Unknown Vessel registry #S877120 Official No. 076064 Schooner: JEWEL constructed in Burnt Bay NDB year constructed: 1877 1 deck 2 masts year registered 1877 closure year 1927 reason: No longer exist/no information available.
1877 "Owner: Abraham Knight registration # S877120 residence: Moretons Harbour, NDB occupation: Farmer/Planter owner no. 02 partnership divisor: 05 shares: 64 was owner builder: Unknown Vessel registry #S877120 Official No. 076064 Schooner: JEWEL constructed in Burnt Bay NDB year constructed: 1877 1 deck 2 masts year registered 1877 closure year 1927 reason: No longer exist/no information available.
1877 "Owner: Joseph Knight registration # S877120 residence: Moretons Harbour, NDB occupation: Farmer/Planter owner no. 03 partnership divisor: 05 shares: 64 was owner builder: Unknown Vessel registry #S877120 Official No. 076064 Schooner: JEWEL constructed in Burnt Bay NDB year constructed: 1877 1 deck 2 masts year registered 1877 closure year 1927 reason: No longer exist/no information available.
1877 Knight, Thomas - Jewel 1877120" Index to NFLD captains, Name, Vessel, 1st 4 numbers are the date. Memorial University of St. John's
1877 Catalina Henry Wood Morris Knight bap to John Morris Knight & Henrietta ?" Birth's/ Baptism's at Catalina, St Peters Anglican Church 1867-1877 Transcribed by: Joesph Duffett j.duffett@roadrunner.nf.net
1878 Catalina Edith Gertrude Knight F bap to John Knight & Henerieta ? Transcribed by: Joesph Duffett j.duffett@roadrunner.nf.net
Aug. 8, 1878 "KNIGHT, Josiah, died August, 1878, Burton's Pond, buried at Nippers Harbor, John Hewitt" Bett's Cove, Register of Funerals, Church of England, 1877-1879 / Paul and Judy Gill
Arp 30 1879 Henry W. Knight Catalina 02 yearsTranscribed by: Joesph Duffett j.duffett@roadrunner.nf.net
Dec 03 1881 Maria Knight Wood Catalina 15 yearsTranscribed by: Joesph Duffett j.duffett@roadrunner.nf.net
Mar 09 1882 Catalina Frances Maria F John & Henrietta Knight Transcribed by: Joesph Duffett j.duffett@roadrunner.nf.net
Nov. 15, 1873 "The following is the state of the poll as declared by the Returning Officers for the Districts of St. John's East and West and Green Bay: -
ST. JOHN'S EAST
DEARIN 1177
PARSONS 1109
KENT 1066
SHEA 803
MAHER 254
ST. JOHN'S WEST
TESSIER 1030
FENELON 897
SCOTT 808
BARRON 489
GREEN BAY
DUDER 758
CARTER 751
McKAY 746
ROLLS 700
KNIGHT 700
WINDSER 680
The Harbor Grace Standard and Conception Bay Advertiser November 15, 1873 : Al & Sue O'Neill <aoneill@cgocable.net>
1800's Re your jan 23 note. with regard to mining in the Green Bay during 1800s I understand there were several mines around the area, Tilt Cove, Betts Cove, King's Point I believe and Pilleys Island(a bit farther away), the basic occupation of the people was mostly fishermen but if there were mines around they were also miners and of course loggers, depending on the time of year. I bought a book down there last summer, its called moments in time and it has a brief history of a lot of communities in the green bay. its not very in depth but to make it so would require a book about foot thick. Another of my g grandfathers Thomas Noble of Smith's Harbour was a fisherman but also a miner (got his temple crushed while standing behind someone swinging a hammer while working in the mine at Little Bay in 1800s.) I would like to correct a couple of typos in my last note. I almost fell off my chair laughing when I reread it. when speaking of my G grandmother I wrote her g uncle told me, that should have read my g uncle(her son) told me. Also the first cousin twice removed that I have been corresponding with in Jersey is not 970 years old, she is only 97, in fact her neice now does the writing for her. I guess you should always proof read before sending. Most of the people coming to that area of nfld from UK in 1800s were not as I used to think coming blindly to an unknown place, they knew someone already there in many cases. as I looked at the history of Three Arms(not far from Jackson's Cove) I noticed it was a supply center for the area in mid 1800s, three of the names listed were from Ringwood Hamps. where I was told my g grandfather's family came from, so it was not unlikely that he was coming to an area that he or his family knew someone already there. by the way Welshman is and more so was a common name around Green bay. The character of the people is very much like that of the Welsh, the love of singing, the love of worship. With regard to your using any info that I give or have given you, no I don't mind as long as there is nothing personal in it, you know what I mean. I doubt I can give you anything useful anyway, you're away ahead of me. I don't know if the line we are pursuing re Temple Knight is your line, but I do know that the information I have given you re the fact that a Temple Knight and James Bridger drowned together is correct as I said on their way from Jackson's Cove to Tilt Cove. I have heard it too long and too often to be confused about it.so thats all for now bye. regards Lloyd Thomas rcimnstn@ottawa.cbc.ca
Sept. 10, 1876 "Here are some Churchings from St Mary's Parish for the years 1876-77-78. The first name is the wife's name. Hope they might be helpful to someone. Linda Elkins-Schmitt
Name Husband Date of Churching
Lucy Geo Benj HUNT 2 April 1876
Elizabeth Daniel MACDONALD 2 April 1876
Jane William WELLER 23 April 1876
Jane William MES ?? ??
Jane James WELLS 28 May 1876
Eliza Jane Michael L. ROURKE 4 June 1876
Elizabeth Joshua GROUCHEY 6 Sept 1876
Mary Clement PENNEL 8 Sept 1876
Patience Thomas KNIGHT 10 Sept 1876
Sarah Isaac SHEPHERD 28 Nov 1876
Mary Ann Levi MARLEY 3 Dec 1876
Mary Ann Alex MACDONALD 28 Jan 1877
Theresa Abraham SHEPHERD 14 Feb 1877
Fanny John CANNING? 18 Feb 1877
Emma Abraham NOSEWORTHY 18 Feb 1877
Sarah Thomas MARLEY 8 April 1877
Emily Joseph WHITE 6 May 1877
Eliza Michael ROURKE 4 Oct 1877
Elizabeth William LOADER 7 Oct 1877
Emma John DERIGAN 9 Oct 1877
Mahalla Jordan COOPER 23 Dec 1877
Caroline Peter DORMAN 23 Dec 1877
Rosannah Joseph PARK 30 Dec 1877
Elizabeth Joshua C. GRUCHY 1878
1877 "Owner: Thomas Knight; registration #S877120; residence: Moreton's Harbour, Notre Dame Bay, NFLD; Occupation: Farmer/ Planter; Owner #1; Divisor #5 ; Shares 64; Builder, ? ; vessel Jewel; Previously registered, ? ; Official # 076064 ; constructed in, Burnt Bay, Notre Dame Bay in 1877; 1 deck; 2 mast; Schooner; 62' by 20'; draft 7'; 53 tons; registered in 1877; closed in 1927; No longer Exists/No Information Available .
1878 Birth year of "Knight, Kenneth R Age: 52 Year: 1930 Birthplace: New Foundland Roll: T626_2182 Race: White Page: 24B State: Rhode Island ED: 15 County: Washington Image: 0246 Township: South Kingstown
1878 "This will is from volume 3, folio 576, probated in 1878. In re
Susanna Lewis Knight deceased.
This is the last will and testament of me Susanna Lewis Knight of St.John's in the island of Newfoundland Widow of the late Robert Gregory Knight. First I give devise and bequeath to John Knight (son of Michael Knight the sum of five pounds currency per annum during his natural life but after his death to his wife Mary Ann Knight if she should survive him and at her death to his son Jessie Knight his heirs and assigns forever. Second-I give devise and bequeath to James L. Knight (my eldest son) the sum of twenty pounds currency per annum his heirs and assigns forever- Third- I give devise and bequeath to The Reverend Thomas Hall the sum of five pounds currency per annum as long as he remains Pastor of the Congregational Church in St.John's and resides in St.John's Newfoundland- The above sums are to be preferential payments out of my estate- Fourth- I give devise and bequeath to the St.John's Newfoundland Congregational Church the sum of twenty pounds currency per annum- Fifth- I give devise and bequeath to The St.John's Newfoundland Home Missionary Society the sum of twenty pounds currency per annum- Sixth- I give devise and bequeath to The Newfoundland Auxiliary Bible Society the sum of twenty pounds currency per annum- Seventh- I give devise and bequeath to the Poor of the Congregational Church St.John's Newfoundland the sum of fifteen pounds currency per annum- Eighth- I give devise and bequeath to the Sabbath School of the Congregational Church of St.John's Newfoundland the sum of ten pounds currency per annum- Ninth- I give devise and bequeath to my sister Mary Duchmin the sum of ten pounds currency per annum for her natural life- Tenth- I give devise and bequeath to my sister Clara Duchmin the sum of ten pounds currency per annum-but on the decease of the said Mary and Clara Duchmin or either of them I will and desire that their said respective legacies shall be divided equally between my surviving sons and daughters including my step-daughter Mrs. Cairns share and share alike- Eleventh- it is my will and desire that with the exception of the first three legacies before mentioned the others are not to be paid in any one year unless income of my estate for that year amounts to the sum of four hundred pounds currency- Twelfth- It is my will and desire that the rest and residue of my estate shall be equally divided amongst my surviving sons and daughters including my step-daughter aforesaid (Mrs.Cairns) share and share alike- Thirteenth- I appoint William Knight (my brotherin-law) and David B.Longwill (son-in-law) executors under this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereuntoset my hand at St.John's Newfoundland this thirtieth day of January A.D.one thousand eight hundred and seventy-eight Susanna Lewis Knight- Signed published and declared by the said testatrix in the presence of us who in her presence at her request and in the presence of each other have hereunto affixed our names as witnesses on the day and year and place above written The words "before mentioned" on third last line second page having been first erases, Henry Cooke, Augustus C.Hayward. Codicil to the last will and testament of me Susanna Lewis Knight of St.John's Widow dated the thirtieth day of January last. First it is my wish and desire and I hereby reduce the legacy or bequest of Poor of the Congregational Church in said will mentioned from fifteen pounds currency to ten ponds currency- Second. I give devise and bequeath to my mother Mary Lewis Duchemin the sum of twenty pounds currency per annum during her natural life the said sum to be a preferential claim on my estate but after her death the said sum to revert to my children then surviving me share and share alike- Third-I give devise and bequeath to my daughter Mrs-Longwell the sum of ten pounds currency per annum to be distributed be her amongst the poor as I shall direct- Fourth I give and bequeath to the Tasker Education Fund the sum of fifteen pounds cy per annum which is to be preferential. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this thirteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy eight- Susanna Lewis Knight. Signed published and declared by the said Susanna Lewis Knight as and for her codicil to her last will and testament in the presence of us who in her presence at her request and in the presence of each other have hereunto set our names as witnesses of the same the day and year written above, Augustus O.Hayward, William Knight.
Certified Correct,
D. M. Browning
Registrar
Jan. 23, 1878 "180 Robert Henry Knight VINCENT January 23, 1878 4 years January 27, 1874 Samuel & Susannah" Sandy Point Anglican Burials, 1841 - 1923
May 30, 1878 "St Marys Anglican church (South Side, St Johns), volume 27, Vital Stats May 30 1878 JAMES ROBINS STICK, bach, St Johns & EMMA COLTON KNIGHT, spin, St Johns WIT: John Parnell, Annie Tynes KNIGHT" Jill Marshall
1881 census, Born in NFLD "> KNIGHT, John <1810> M English Bir: Newf
> Cen: Ont York Toronto
> KNIGHT, Mary <1820> F English Bir: Newf
> Cen: Ont York Toronto
> KNIGHT, Eliza <1851> F English Bir: Newf
> Cen: Ont York Toronto
Census Place: St James Ward, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada
Source: FHL Film 1375882 NAC C-13246 Dist 134 SubDist E Div
2 Page 116 Family 694
Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace
John KNIGHT M M 71 English Newfoundland
Occ: Carpenter Religion: Congregationalist
Mary KNIGHT F M 61 English Newfoundland
Religion: Congregationalist
Eliza KNIGHT F 30 English Newfoundland
Occ: Milliner Religion: Congregationalist
> KNIGHT, Thomas F. <1825> M English Bir: Newf
> Cen: NS Halifa Halifax
Census Place: Ward No. 6, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Source: FHL Film 1375804 NAC C-13168 Dist 9 SubDist G Div 1
Page 55 Family 265
Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace
Thomas F. KNIGHT M M 56 English Newfoundland
Religion: Methodist Canada
Augusta KNIGHT F M 54 Irish Nova Scotia
Religion: Methodist Canada
Louisa KNIGHT F 29 English Nova Scotia
Religion: Methodist Canada
Thomas KNIGHT M 25 English Nova Scotia
Religion: Methodist Canada
Mary KNIGHT F 24 English Nova Scotia
Religion: Methodist Canada
James KNIGHT M 21 English Nova Scotia
Occ: Clerk Religion: Methodist Canada
Matilda KNIGHT F 20 English Nova Scotia
Religion: Methodist Canada
Henry KNIGHT M 20 English Nova Scotia
Religion: Methodist Canada
Augusta KNIGHT F 16 English Nova Scotia
Religion: Methodist Canada
Alice KNIGHT F 14 English Nova Scotia
Reli
> KNIGHT, Thomas T. <1828> M Bir: Newf
> Cen: NS Halifa Dartmouth
Census Place: Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Source: FHL Film 1375805 NAC C-13169 Dist 10 SubDist N Page
60 Family 251
Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace
Continued from Alfred I. Creighton
Thomas T. KNIGHT M M 53 Newfoundland
Occ: Customs Religion: C. Methodist
> KNIGHT, Caleb <1846> M English Bir: Newf
> Cen: Ont Lincol StCatherin
Census Place: St Catherines, Lincoln, Ontario, Canada
Source: FHL Film 1375890 NAC C-13254 Dist 145 SubDist A Div
6 Page 21 Family 106
Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace
Caleb KNIGHT M M 35 English Newfoundland
Occ: Carpenter Religion: Presbyterian
Margaret KNIGHT F M 30 Scottish O <Ontario>
Religion: Presbyterian
Selena KNIGHT F 14 English O <Ontario>
Religion: Presbyterian
Jessie KNIGHT F 8 English O <Ontario>
Religion: Presbyterian
Norman C. KNIGHT M 6 English O <Ontario>
Religion: Presbyterian
Mary H. KNIGHT F 4 English O <Ontario>
R
> KNIGHT, Daniel <1850> M English Bir: Newf
> Cen: Ont York Toronto
Census Place: St James Ward, Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada
Source: FHL Film 1375882 NAC C-13246 Dist 134 SubDist E Div
2 Page 113 Family 675
Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace
Daniel KNIGHT M M 31 English Newfoundland
Occ: Carpenter Religion: Congregationalist
Mary KNIGHT F M 27 English Ireland
Religion: Church of England
Alfred KNIGHT M 9 English Ontario
Religion: Church of England
Flora KNIGHT F 7 English Ontario
Religion: Church of England
Beatrice KNIGHT F 4 English Ontario
Religion: Church of England
May KNIGHT F 2 English Ontario
> KNIGHT, Ella <1859> F English Bir: Newf
> Cen: NS Halifa Halifax
Census Place: Ward No. 2, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Source: FHL Film 1375804 NAC C-13168 Dist 9 SubDist B Div 1
Page 57 Family 249
Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace
Ella KNIGHT F 22 English Newfoundland
Occ: Servant
> KNIGHT, Lizzie <1864> F English Bir: Newf
> Cen: Queb Montre Montreal
> KNIGHT, John <1867> M English Bir: Newf
> Cen: Queb Montre Montreal
> KNIGHT, Alfred <1870> M English Bir: Newf
> Cen: Queb Montre Montreal
>
Census Place: Ste-Antoine Ward, Montreal, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Source: FHL Film 1375856 NAC C-13220 Dist 90 SubDist H Div
15 Page 41 Family 211
Sex Marr Age Origin Birthplace
Henry KNIGHT M M 46 English England
Occ: Velvet Worker Religion: Catholic
Annie KNIGHT F M 39 Irish Newfoundland
Occ: --- Religion: Catholic
Lizzie KNIGHT F U 17 English Newfoundland
Occ: --- Religion: Catholic
John KNIGHT M U 14 English Newfoundland
Occ: Scholar Religion: Catholic
Alfred KNIGHT M U 11 English Newfoundland
Occ: Scholar
Nov. 29, 1881 "Knight, Emma Jane, wife of Albert W. Knight died 27th at her father, Mr.Bastow's residence Pennywell Rd. aged 23 Nov. 29/1881 gn" Gail L. Smith" <gailsmith@erols.com
Dec 03 1881 Maria Knight Wood Catalina 15 years Burials at Catalina
May 28, 1883 "14556-83 - Peter KNIGHT, 34, carpenter, Newfoundland, Toronto, s/o John Brice & Mary KNIGHT, married Jessie KEITH, 28, Eldon? Canada, Toronto, d/o Gilbert & Julia KEITH, witn: Peter GRANT, Toronto & Mary MCDOUGALL, Eldon, 28 May 1883" Marriages & Death's of NFLD's in Ontario..3
March 4, 1882 "The Evening Mercury reports the death of Thomas Knight Esq, age 81. Funeral from his son's home on Queens Rd." Keith Mathews Name Files
Oct. 27, 1882 "Thomas Knight subscribed to church fund, Moreton's Hr. [27 Oct. 1882]
Oct. 18, 1883 "Henry Knight Jr., Grant 4764, Area 2A 3R 8F, Jackson's Cove Notre Dame Bay, V28 F127 Oct. 18/83" Index, Grantor, Crown Lands, LDS film 1753518
Oct. 31, 1883 "The Gazatte reports Mr. Edward S. Knight died age 69" Keith Mathews Name Files
Feb. 15, 1884 "Richard KNIGHT d Feb 15 1884 St. Johns not given crossed out (bronchitis) not given" Vital STATISTICS VOLUME 23 (BURIALS) Transcribed by Jill Marshall
July 7, 1884 "Samuel Knight, Grant 4884, Area 20A, Little Bay Islands, Vol 30 F154, July 7/84" Index, Grantor, Crown Lands, LDS film 1753518
Dec. 11, 1884 " "This Indenture made at Little Bay Island in the Northern District of the Island of Newfoundland the Eleventh day of December AD 1884 Between Lydia Mursell widow of William Mursell late of Little Bay Island Planter deceased Mary Mursell Geroge Mursell James Strong and Anne his wife Lemuel Knight and fanny his wife all of the same place children of the said deceased and parties interested in the distribution of the Estate of the said William Mursell deceased... and Richard Mursell as Administrator of the Estate... " mentions stock in Books of the Newfoundland Boot and Shoe Manufacturing Company and the Commercial Bank of Newfoundland, also L840 in Newfoundland Savings Bank. Anne to receive 1/4th money, 1/6th of the stock. Signed by all parties (Lydia signed by mark). 314 Central District Vol. 30, p. 362 Misc. Deeds & Wills Jeff Martin jemartinmd@pol.net
Nov. 10, 1884 "No. 9 Charles William Batstone, bachelor, fisherman, Jacksons Cove married Cordelia Jane Knight, spinster, Jacksons Cove on Nov. 10, 1884 at Jacksons Cove, Green Bay. Witnesses Temple Knight, Mrs. Mary Tuffin, Samuel A. Knight. LBI Register Barbara Pederson
1885 "Samuel Knight (Catherine) Vol 1, page 129" Index to NFLD wills LDS film # 2132920
July 4, 1885 "July 4, 1885Death With meek submission to the Divine will, on Thursday night last, after a brief illness, in the 20th year of her age, Caroline Amelia KNIGHT, beloved wife of Mr. Charles G.D. MAYNE, and daughter of M. OSMOND, Esq., J.P. of Moreton's Harbor. The deceased was much esteemed by all who knew her and leaves a large circle of relatives and friends to lament her premature death. Her remains will be taken to Moreton's Harbor for internment to-morrow (Sunday.) Lloyd Rowsell
1886 "The following is also a reposting of a partial article from the Twillingate Sun for members from various communities who were appointed to the Board of Road Commissioners in 1886.
Henry Knight, John Robert Batstone, John Manuel, Jeremiah Upward, to be a board of Road Commissioners from Jacksons Cove to Western Arm inclusive;" Beverly WarfordPoint Leamington, Nf
April 1886 "From the Blackhead marriages online at the NfGenWeb Conception Bay North posted by Bill Walsh: Record # 865 Richard Knight Baggs fisher of Adams Cove m. 30 Apr 1886 Maria Gill. Witnesses were Elizabeth Reid and Michael Ryan". larc larc@buckeye-express.com
8 May 1886 "Births At Victoria Cottage, on Wednesday last, the wife of Mr. P. D. KNIGHT of a daughter." Transcription from the Harbor Grace Standard 1886
8 May 1886 Passengers Per SS. Siberian from Liverpool - Mrs. CARTER, Mrs. F.H. SMITH, Misses H.K. KNIGHT; S.A.KNIGHT; Judge LITTLE, Messrs. James MCGREGOR, Samuel KNIGHT, J. DONNELLY, T.R. JOB. For Halifax - Mrs. G.H. JOST, Rev. L.G. MACNEILL, Messrs M.H. EVANS, W. MCKENZIE, D.F. TOBIN; 1 intermediate and 42 in steerage. " Transcription from the Harbor Grace Standard 1886
Oct. 23, 1886 "Passengers Per S.S. Plover from the Northward. Battle Harbor-Messrs PIKE, KEOUGH, and Mrs. HARTERY. St. Anthony-Messrs MOORE and WITHYCOMB, Coach- Mrs. FLYNN. Nippers Harbors-Messrs KEEPING, HILLER and TOBIN. Little Bay-Messrs MCLEA, BOYLE, KNIGHT, and CAMM, Rev. Mr. ABRAHAM, Mrs. EDERSON. Twillingate-Messrs BERTEU, PITMAN, WHITE, WINSOR, BRINE, Master BRINE, Miss MACKAY. Fogo-Mr. Hodge, Miss Eagan, Miss Percy, Rev. Fr. Walker. Greenspond-Mr. Pumphrey. Catalina-Messrs Job, Crossmond, Rev. Mr. Freeman, Mrs. Coldridge. Trinity-Mr. Bremner. King's Cove-Rev. W. Pilot. Bay-de-Verde-Mrs. Walsh, Mrs. Moore, and 60 in steerage." Transcription from the Harbor Grace Standard Transcribed by Donna Green and Bridget Dunn
1887 Birth year of "Knight, William H Age: 43 Year: 1930 Birthplace: Newfoundland Roll: Race: White Page: 3A
State: Michigan ED: 22 County: Macomb Image: Township: Saint Clair Shores Relationship: He " 1930 US census
Mar, 15, 1887 "Mary KNIGHT d Mar 15 1887 St. Johns not given convulsions not given " Vital STATISTICS VOLUME 23 (BURIALS) Transcribed by Jill Marshall
Jan. 15, 1888 "Norah Knight DIAMOND d Jan 15 1888 St. Johns 33 yrs consumption not given" Vital STATISTICS VOLUME 23 (BURIALS) Transcribed by Jill Marshall
1889 "In 1889 a church ship sailed from the Bay of Islands to England with Rev J.J. CURLING as master, George HUNT mate, George PERRIOT steward, Samuel BATT cook, John COMPAGNON, Edward KNIGHT, & Absalom NOSEWORTHY as sailors. I am looking for people related to, or having knowledge about any of the above men. Thanks Linda Elkins-Schmitt ulrich.schmitt@iiv.de
1889 "Crewmember: James Knight age 40, birthplace Newfoundland
Literacy: 1
Registry of last ship: 26
Joined present ship at: Manila, Philiphines
date joined present ship: Wed. 23 Oct 1889
Voyage #J072252010
Official #072252
Crew # 62
Capacity: Able-bodied seaman
discharged at: Boston
Discharge: Discharged with Mutual consent
Date discharged: Thu, 24 Apr 1890
complete: code 0 = No
Payment type: code 1 = by the month
Vessel Name: General Domville (ship)
Constructed in : Saint John, NB
date constructed: 1876
Closed in 1891
reason: lost at sea
location: Pacific Ocean
Master: Everett, Henry A. age 41 Birthplace: Plympton, NS
Master: Corbett, James age 50 birthplace: Great Village NS goofie@home.com
July 14, 1889 "John Thomas JEANS, age 21, smelter, Tilt Cove, father William James Jeans, fisherman & Mary Ann HAYTER, age 20, Tilt Cove, in Christ's Church, Tilt Cove by Henry ?Ehington Witnesses: Temple W. Knight, Ginilda Knight" Register of Marriages, Tilt Cove & Neighboring Settlements, 1879- 1889 (from Anglican Church Records, Botwood) : Paul and Judy Gill <paul.gill@nf.sympatico.ca>
May 16, 1890 "James L. Knight, Grant 6189, 60A, Grand River, Codroy, Vol 40 F49, May 16/90" Index, Grantor, Crown Lands, LDS film 1753518
Oct 9, 1890 Isabella Knight 35 years with case" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
Oct 11, 1890 James S. Knight [?] Years diptheria Overwritten, 5, 6, 9? " St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
Dec 15, 1890 "JAMES Ambrose M 1890-12-15 HGA Ann Noseworthy Thomas Knight, William Henry Jeans, Eliza Jeans 24, bachelor, Fisherman, Bryant's Cove" http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~downeast/7HU.htm
1891 "Over the weekend I was looking through one of my g-grandfather's notebooks (brought it to CBrook with me to read it over again in some of my abundant spare time) and you won't believe what I found in there, after looking at it a hundred times before. I wasn't going to tell you until I had it in detail tomorrow, but I can't help it now - he was on a business trip to St. John's (in 1891) and apparently paid a visit across to Western Bay, and guess what! He had Fanny Knight's name there on a list of his expenses. " Barbara Pederson
1891 Birth year of "Knight, Alice Age: 29 Year: 1920 Birthplace: Newfoundland Roll: T625_728 Race: White Page: 6B State: Massachusetts ED: 11 County: Suffolk Image: 240 Township: Boston " 1920 US census
May 28, 1891 "Henry Knight, Grant 6619, Area 5A 2R 31F, Jackson's Cove, Green Bay, Vol42 F117, May 28/91" Index, Grantor, Crown Lands, LDS film 1753518
July 24, 1892 KNIGHT, Grinelda of Temple William, fisherman, & Priscilla, Southwest Arm,Green Bay, born July 24, 1892, baptised August 2, 1892 by Arthur Pittman" Baptisms, Parish of Tilt Cove, 1891-1893 / Paul and Judy Gill
Aug 11, 1892 " Charlotte Knight 42? Years in family lot, with case" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
November 4, 1882 Isaac Bourden (of Durrell) m. Malena Knight (of Crow Head)" Provincial Archives of Newfoundland and Labrador United Church of Twillingate - Box #2 Marriages from 1853-1876 / Amalie Lewis Tuffin
Nov. 8, 1892 "Marriage #87 solemnized at Birchy Cove, in the Mission of Bay of Islands in the Diocese of Newfoundland 8 November 1892 between: William HARRIS age 25, bachelor, fisherman, residing Sprucy Point, father Joshua Harris, and Mary KNIGHT age 23, spinster, residing Sprucy Point, father Thomas Knight. Married by Adam Currie in Church of St Mary the Virgin. Witnesses: Eliza Knight and Willam Allen." RAG: Bay of Islands marriages / Linda & Ulrich Schmitt
1893 Birthyear of "The following information is a mix of names and dates from Chaz and Lori Strong and my personal connections to them. "From the Roman Catholic Cemetery, Windsor, Newfoundland, you have identified people who were all my direct relatives on my father's side!
The following information is from the Newfoundland Grand Banks web site http://ngb.chebucto.org/ . Roman Catholic Cemetery, Windsor, Newfoundland
Greta R. Knight 1926 - 1995 (paternal grandmother)
William J. Knight 1919 - 1987; married Feb 27, 1944 (paternal grandfather)
Thomas Edward Knight 1942 - 1986 (paternal great uncle)
Frances Elizabeth Knight 1895 - 1991 (paternal great-grandmother - spent weekends with her as a boy)
Stephen Knight 1893 - 1957 (paternal great-grandfather)
Stephen JR Knight 1922 - 1957 (paternal great uncle)
Edward Knight 1966 - 1998 (paternal second cousin - I went to elementary school with Eddie. He had epilepsy)
Dorothy Knight 1943 - (paternal great aunt)
John Knight 1940 - (paternal great uncle)"
I believe many of the Knights from Grand Falls were not related to our side. This may make the some of the search more interesting. This is good news! Thanks again... if I can help you, please let me know. Best regards, Timothy Knight timk@aquabiologic.com
1893/4 "William Knight, grant 3030, Area 42A 1R 32F, Hall's bay, (can't read but between 1892 and 1894)" Index, Grantor, Crown Lands, LDS film 1753518
Jan 30, 1894 Pricilla Knight 53 years " St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
Jun 13, 1894 "Jessie Knight 45 years in Thomas Haynes ground" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
May 22, 1895 " Harriet Knight 75 years in family lot" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
Jul 24, 1895 " Haeney? Knight 82 years reopen grave with case" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
Sep 6? 1895 " Miss Knight one square of ground 9 feet x 9 feet" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
July 17, 1896 ""KNIGHT - On the 17th inst., after a short illness, Susanah, beloved wife of Edward G. KNIGHT. Funeral this Monday at 3 p.m., from her late residence, George Street. Friends and acquaintences will please attend without further notice." St. John's Daily News / Chris Shelley
Feb 23, 1898 " Milicent A. Knight 19 months sec 5, grave 22, Edwin Knight, 9x9 feet var. sp. of Millicent?" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
1897 "By the way Allen while reading through some of your material I came across a Temple William Knight who in june 1890 married Priscilla Smith. Priscilla Smith was the daughter of Joseph Smith, the Joseph Smith that married Amelia Bridger my g grandmother and the widow of James Bridger who drowned with Temple Knight. Priscilla Smith must have been widowed quite young, because she married Esau Burt of Kings Point later, her first son Joseph was born apr 1897, Bill and Frank in 1901 and 1903 respectively. I knew uncle Esau and remember him well I grew up with his grandsons, and my youngest brother is married to the g granddaughter of Esau Burt and Priscilla Smith, one of her names is also Priscilla. Unless there was another Priscilla Smith, and that I doubt because that was the only Smiths in Southwest Arm (King's Point Bulley's Cove) Still the only ones. I guess you can see what I am thinking, is it possible that the Temple Knight that drowned with James Bridger was the young son in law of Joseph Smith, who pays his respects to the also grieving widow and a practical relationship develops, him being a widower or becomes one in the interval. has a son born nov 1902.Joseph Smith was then 54 and G grandmother 43. against that theory is that the Temple Knight that was your G grandfather was the same generation as G grandfather Bridger, and also as you have confirmed that your G grandfather did drown. If there was any connection between the Temple Knight that drowned with J bridger and grandfather Smith(thats what dad refered to him as) its odd that I never heard mention of it, at a time when these yarns and storys and all the rest got told over and over. I hesitated to refer to that point with you again but an incorrect assumption based on wrong information is worthless, if we're not based on fact its all worthless. anyway I had better quit, thanks for your continued digging on my behalf, maybe i'll be able to contribute something somewhere along the line, lets keep in touch. Sincerely Lloyd Thomas
1898 "Emily Jessie Knight, Vol. 2 page 437 " index to NFLD wills LDS film # 2132920
April 10, 1898 "Hi Al, Do you know if there was a James Knight a ?Sea Captain/Trader in the 1870s-1890s who traded maybe from Halifax or Quebec City down along the Quebec Lower North Shore? I ask because he witnessed several marriages and sponsered several children on my familytree data base. ie: Marion Robertson of Frederick Robertson and Alice Lilly 10 April 1898 bapt 12 June 1898 at Mutton Bay. Sponsers: James Knight, Charlotte Robertson. Any ideas? I have several more entries for him. He isn't referred to as Captain though but still may have been on a trading schooner down there. He doesn't appear to have lived there. Thanks, Sharon sransom@roadrunner.nf.net
1898 McAlpine's Directory
Knight Allan, fisherman
Knight Henry, mill owner
Knight John, fisherman
Knight Jonathan, fisherman
Knight John R, fisherman
Knight John W, fisherman
Knight Robt, fisherman
Knight Samuel, fisherman
Knight Temple, fisherman
Knight Warwick, fisherman
Knight Henry T, fisherman
Knight Wesley, lobster packer
1899 "Another Schooner owned by Abraham Knight: Vessel: CONSCRIPT constructed in Moretons Harbour year Constructed: 1899 year registered in 1899 closed in 1933 reason: lost at sea location: Ragged Islands LAB. actual closure date: 1919 The other owner of above ship: Frederick G. Knight, Farmer/Planter from Moretons Harbour
1899 "Frederick G. Knight: Vessel: CONSCRIPT constructed in Moretons Harbour year Constructed: 1899 year registered in 1899 closed in 1933 reason: lost at sea location: Ragged Islands LAB. actual closure date: 1919
Would you be related to an Arthur (Art) Knight who married a Margaret (Maggie) Allen (from Topsail, I think) either late in the 1800's or early 1900's? When I knew them, they lived in St. John's, Nfld., on Gower St. Two of their children were named Nan and Herb. Nan never married. Herbert married and had three children: Arthur, Kathleen Knight (Lynch?) and Dorothy Knight (Bussey). Another child of Maggie and Art Knight's was named Allen Knight and he became a Christian Brother, taking as his religious name, Brother Allen. All three, Nan, Herb and Allen are deceased but Herb's children are all living.
If you want to contact me, my e-mail address is FMN129@worldnet.att.net . I hope you don't mind my contacting you, but the fact that your first name is spelled: A-l-l-e-n and you are connected to a Knight family was enough of a coincidence to force my hand.
Sincerely, Frances Norris Pettersen
1900 "William Knight, Master Mariner, Vol.2, page 62" Stephen H. Knight, vol. 3, page 524. Francis Scott Knight Vol. 3, page 545 or 595" Index to NFLD wills LDS film # 2132920
Oct 3, 1900 Capt. William Knight 85 years in family square with case" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
May 20, 1901 "Newfoundland Wills
Volume 7, Pages 62 and 63, probated in 1901.
Last Will and Testament of
William Knight of St. John's
Master Mariner deceased
This is the last will and testament of me William Knight of St. John's in the Island of Newfoundland, Master Mariner. Firstly I devise and direct that my executrix hereinafter named shall pay all my first debts and funeral and testamentary expenses out of moneys of my estate not hereby specifically bequeathed. Secondly I give devise and bequeath to my dear daughter Sophia Elizabeth to her sole and separate use for ever all my land and property situate on both sides of Leslie Street in the West end of St. John's and the dwelling house and premises thereon known as "Spring Cottage" together with all the Household Furniture and chattels therein and all the garden tools and agricultural implements pertaining to said premises. Thirdly I devise and bequeath to my said daughter Sophia Elizabeth the dwelling House Lands and premises situate on Hamilton Street now in the occupance of John Rooney as tenant to hold the same to her during the term of her natural life and after her decease to my daughter Fanny wife of the Reverend John Pratt for ever: but I expressly declare that it is my will that in case of the decease of the said Reverend John Pratt my said daughter Fanny shall have the right to possess and occupy the said dwelling House and premises paying to my said daughter Sophia the annual rent of Fifty dollars during the term of the natural life of said Sophia. Fourthly I give and bequeath to my said daughter Sophia Elizabeth out of money arising from the sale of Betts Cove mine the sum of Three Thousand Dollars. Fifthly out of said last named funds I give and bequeath to my son Arthur W. Knight the sum of One thousand dollars. Sixthly I give and bequeath the balance of the said sums whatsoever the same may be to my daughter Fanny and to my three sons Allan Edwin and Archibald share and share alike. Seventhly I give devise and bequeath to my son Allan C. Knight all my interest in the house now occupied by him in Brazil Square. Eighthly I give devise and bequeath all my interest in "Mount Misery" Mining claim to my daughters Sophie and Fanny share and share alike. Ninthly I give and bequeath my gold watch to my son Arthur. Tenthly all the rest residue and remainder of my Estate of what [?] or kind soever I give devise and bequeath to my said daughter Sophia Elizabeth Ald lastly I appoint my said daughter Sophia Elizabeth to be the sole Executrix of this my last Will and Testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto subscribed my hand at St. john's aforesaid this 11th day of September A.D. 1900 (Sgd) William Knight Signed published and declared by the within named William Knight as and for his last Will and Testament in the presence of us who in the presence of said Testator and of each other have subscribed our names as witnesses hereunto. (Sgd) Alex J. W. McNiely (Sgd) J. J. McCarthy
I certify the foregoing to be a correct copy of the last Will and Testament of William Knight deceased.
D. M. Browning
Registrar
Probate was granted to Sophia E. Knight on May 20, 1901. The Estate was valued at $6960.00
http://home.earthlink.net/~lkstrong/s00000w.htm
Jul 4, 1902 "Albert Cornwall Knight 1 year sec 5, grave 52,with case NOTE: In margin, “Mr. Knight selected lot 52, sec 5" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
Mar 28, 1904 "Sarah A. Knight 84 years in family plot of S. Knight?" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
Sep 2, 1904 " Michal? Knight selected plot 54, sec 5, 9x9 Michael?" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
Nov 2, 1904 Sarah Knight 84 years in family plot, ?????" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
McAlpine's 1904 Directory Twillingate District
BIRCHY COVE and JACKSON'S COVE
BARTLETT Arthur Birchy Cove fisherman
BATSTONE Charles Jackson's Cove fisherman
BATSTONE Ebenezer Jackson's Cove fisherman
BATSTONE James Jackson's Cove fisherman
BOWERS James Jackson's Cove fisherman
BOWERS Francis W. jr Jackson's Cove fisherman
BOWERS Elial Jackson's Cove fisherman
BOWERS Francis sr Jackson's Cove fisherman
BOWERS Stewart Jackson's Cove fisherman
OSMOND Alfred Birchy Cove fisherman
OSMOND Manasseh Birchy Cove fisherman
OSMOND Jonathan Birchy Cove fisherman
KNIGHT Lemuel Jackson's Cove fisherman
KNIGHT John W. Jackson's Cove fisherman
KNIGHT Henry Jackson's Cove fisherman
KNIGHT Henry T. Jackson's Cove fisherman
KNIGHT Warwick Jackson's Cove fisherman
KNIGHT Kenneth W. Jackson's Cove fisherman
KNIGHT Temple Jackson's Cove fisherman
KNIGHT Robert Jackson's Cove fisherman
KNIGHT John R. Jackson's Cove fisherman
KNIGHT Frederick Jackson's Cove fisherman
KNIGHT Marmaduke Jackson's Cove fisherman
KNIGHT Jonathan Jackson's Cove fisherman
LANGDOWN Henry Jackson's Cove fisherman
MANUEL John Jackson's Cove fisherman
MANUEL Victor Jackson's Cove fisherman
MOORES William Jackson's Cove fisherman
MOORES John W. Jackson's Cove fisherman
MOORES George Jackson's Cove fisherman
MOORES Jordan Jackson's Cove fisherman
NEWHOOK James Jackson's Cove fisherman
NEWHOOK Lorenzo Jackson's Cove fisherman
STRONG William Jackson's Cove fisherman http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/NGB/M1904/TWIL/1904_bircv_tw.html
1905 "newspapers I found, please bear in mind that it was torn off a wall of a very old house, so I only have bits & peices: (1905) This is an ad that is readable:
ALLAN C. KNIGHT
CONTRACTOR & BUILDER
Jobbing a Specialty
No. 2 BRAZIL'S SQUARE" Kathleen Sheppard <kmsheppard@thezone.net
Oct. 6, 1905 "Will of John Bastow
from Newfoundland will books volume 7 page 518 probate year 1905
Bastow John. Last will of.
This is the last will and testament of me John Bastow of Saint John's in the Island of Newfoundland, Farmer. I appoint my son Marldon Allan Bastow sole executor of this my will. I give and bequeath unto my sons John Albert the said Marldon Allan, Ernest Augustus and Francis Olliver Bastow and to my daughter Isabella Helena King and to my grandson John Knight all that money standing in my name upon deposit in the Union Bank of Newfoundland to the amount of nine hundred and forty dollars or thereabouts and the interest and dividends arising therefrom in equal proportions share and share alike. Also I give and bequeath unto my said sons and daughter and grandson all that money standing in my name in the Newfoundland Savings Bank upon deposit and the interest and dividends arising therefrom in equal proportions share and share alike. Also I direct that my said executor shall not pay over unto my said grandson John Knight his share of the monies and estate until he shall attain the age of twenty one years but shall invest the same for his benefit.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand at Saint John's aforesaid this seventeenth day of June in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and ninety five. John Bastow.
Signed by the said testator John Bastow in our presence who in his presence and in the presence of each other hereto subscribe our names as witnesses Hugh H. Carter Henry T. Payne.
Correct copy.
D. M. Browning
Registrar
(Listed in the Margin next to this will the following)
Fiat
6 Oct/05
Johnson J.
Probate to
M.A. Bastow
21 Oct. 05
Est. $100.00 (this amount is probably not correct)" by Judy Benson and Ivy F. Benoit http://ngb.chebucto.org/Wills/bastow-john.shtml
Mar 13, 1906 "William A. Knight 21 years sec 9, grave 44, without ???" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
Oct 6, 1906 "George Dicks 3 days in family plot of Emma Knight" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
1907 "John W. Knight ; Reg. # S907174; Jackson's Cove; Trader/Dealer; Owner 1; divisor 1; 64 shares; vessel Kathleen ; built in 1907 in Jackson's Cove by John W. Knight, schooner; 8 foot draft, 50 tons; Registered 1907 ; closed 1956.
Feb. 1, 1907 "251 James John KNIGHT age 31 father, Thomas mar. Martha Ann ALLEZ age 20 her father, Joseph Edmund February 01, 1907 " Sandy Point Anglican Marriages, 1858 - 1922
Dec. 25, 1907 "I noted your Temple T. and Elizabeth Knight, they were side by side, not too far from Robert G.'s but not in the same plot: In Affectionate Remembrance of Elizabeth A. Knight Died Dec. 25, 1907 Aged 57 years. Right next to hers was: In Memory of Temple T. Knight Who died July 27, 1901 Aged 52 years. " There was a verse underneath but I didn't get to note it. B. Pederson
Oct 19, 1908 "Jemima Knight 73 years in family plot, grave 54, sec 5, with case" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
Dec 31, 1908 "Stephen Knight 75 years in family plot with case" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
Jan. 3, 1909 "KNIGHT On Wednesday, Stephen- H. KNIGHT, aged 75 years. Funeral at 2:30 this afternoon. " St. John's Daily News http://ngb.chebucto.org/Newspaper-Obits/news-1909.shtml
Mar 27, 1909 "Caroline Knight 85 years in family plot with case" St. John's - General Protestant Cemetery Internments 1889 - 1892 http://www.huronweb.com/genweb/nfdata/main_045_4.htm#head
" my father Tom BROWN came to Grand Falls in 1909 - I was 5 yrs old - He was in charge of building the House of Lord Northcliffe - My dad hired between 200 and 300 men because Mayson BEETON wanted it built in 2 months. ....
When I was going to school there was a town band already formed. Cyril DOWN and I joined and my father was also a member. .... John KNIGHT played a bass instrument... Mr DOVER was bandmaster. In 1918 we had another good band master Heber NOSEWORTHY and he was some trumpet player! Tom HOWELL joined after he came here and Reg SAUNDERS and the barber Jimmy SPARKS and Roland NORMAN were in it too......"Recollection of Jack Brown: ( A tape interview before he died before 1986 ) Andre Lafargue" <alafar@nb.sympatico.ca>
1914 "Soon it was Christmas - for most of the lads the first Christmas away from home. . . all ranks enjoyed an excellent Christmas dinner. Afterwards all joined in well-known carols, and in the evening a programme of songs and speeches terminated a day that had brought pleasure and happiness to officers and men alike. Of the thirteen soldiers who contributed individual numbers, six would not see Newfoundland again. For two it was their last Christmas: Private George Knight, who brought down the house with his recital of "The Face on the Bar-room Floor," and Private John Dunphy who sang the currently popular "Stop That Talking" were both to die at Sulva Bay the following December." Knight p. 130-31 "The fighting Newfoundlander"
July 1916 "Honor Roll of the First Five Hundred #309 Pte. George Samuel Knight Died 2 Dec. 1915 #373 Pte William Knight Died 1 July 1916 #290 Sgt. William Blackler Knight Died 1 July 1916 And from the list of Awarded medals: Knight, J. St. P., Officer of the Order of the British Empire" "The fighting Newfoundlander"
1916 "Have I sent you these? Michael T. Knight, volume 10, folio 534, probated in 1916, mentions his brother James R(B?). Knight, his nephew Herbert E. Knight, his nephew James St. Pierre Knight, his nephew Francis H. Knight (son of Herbert E. Knight), his nephew Harold S. Knight, Reginald and Edward (sons of Herbert E. Knight), his sister Selina Heyfield, his sister-in-law Mary Knight, his friend Hattie Vincent, his "late wife", his wife's niece Emma March (the daughter of Nathaniel March), his housekeeper Bertha Cooper, his niece Florence Canning and her infant son James Canning, the children of his deceased sister Emily Duke, Florence Canning's son George, Bertha I. Barbour, his servant Sarah Cooper and her sister Emma. The will is dated 17 January 1911, the codicil 17 November 1913. lkstrong@earthlink.net
Tue. June 5, 1917 From the St. John's Daily News
MRS. HEYFIELD
It is with much regret that we announce the death, early yesterday morning, of Mrs. Selina HEYFIELD, wife of the late Rev. Jesse HEYFIELD, Methodist Minister, who was for many years a prominent member of the Newfoundland Conference, his last missions being Old Perlican, Topsail, Trinity and Heart's Content. Mrs. HEYFIELD was a daughter of the late Thomas KNIGHT and a sister of Mr. James R. KNIGHT and the late Stephen and Michael KNIGHT. Mr. Herbert KNIGHT and Captain James St. P. KNIGHT, R.A.M.C., are nephews. A sister of Mrs. HEYFIELD married the Rev. James Armstead DUKE, and during her latter years resided in Canada. Interment will be at Heart's Content, where the Rev. Jesse HEYFIELD died and was buried about six years ago. The first part of the burial service will be held this afternoon at 4 o'clock, at the residence of Mrs. SHEPPARD, 132 Gower Street, after which the mourners will proceed to the Railway Station. There will be general sympathy with the relatives in which the "News" desires to join." ChrisS@StarlingConsulting.com
April 3, 1920 "Will of Ann Maria LeDrew
from Newfoundland will books vol 11 page 433 probate year 1920
In re Ann Maria LeDrew deceased
This is the last will and testament of me Ann Maria LeDrew of Cupids, Newfoundland wife of John LeDrew deceased. I give, devise and bequeath all my real and personal estate of every description unto my nephews John Knight Bonnell and William Bonnell, sons of my beloved sister, Margaret Bonnell, absolutely save and except my bed and bedding which I give to my niece, Mildred Taylor, daughter of my brother William R. Taylor and one overcoat and suit of clothes which I give to my said brother William R. Taylor. I appoint my nephew William Bonnell sole executor of this my will and revoke all previous wills by me at anytime heretofore made. In witness whereof I hereunto set my hand this sixteenth day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and twenty, after having had all herein carefully read over and explained to me ere the signing thereof. Ann Maria her X mark LeDrew. Signed by the said Ann Maria LeDrew, the testatrix, by making her mark, in our presence who in her presence and in the presence of each other at the same time subscribed our names as witnesses. Robert J. Smith, Merchant Cupids. Alex Serrick Teacher Cupids.
Correct William F. Lloyd
Registrar of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland.
(Listed in the margin next to this will the following)
Fiat April 3/20
Horwood C.J.
Probate granted
to William Bonnell April 6/20.
Estate sworn at $720.00" http://ngb.chebucto.org/Wills/ledrew-maria.shtml
Aug. 10, 1924 "Charles KNIGHT, G. P. O. , 63" deaths, St. John's Daily News by John Baird
Oct. 30, 1924 "Ebenezer R KNIGHT, 70" deaths, St. John's Daily News by John Baird
Aug. 26, 1925 "26 - E. L. KNIGHT, aged resident of Knight Street" deaths, St. John's Daily News transcribed with the help of John Baird
Mon. Mar. 8, 1926 OBITUARY MISS SOPHIE KNIGHT Yesterday morning at half past seven there passed away at her residence on Leslie Street. Miss Sophie KNIGHT, daughter of the late Captain William KNIGHT. The deceased had been ailing for some considerable time but with remarkable fortitude had maintained a cheerful and active interest in her home life until shortly prior to her death. Her brother, the late Judge KNIGHT, predeceased her ten years ago, and another brother Allan, passed away at Regina, Sask., four years ago. The surviving members of the family are Mr. Arch, builder, of Henry Street; Mr. Edwin, residing on Leslie Street, and Mrs. Fanny PRATT, also living on Leslie Street. The funeral takes place tomorrow, Tuesday at 2.30 from her late residence, Spring Cottage, Leslie Street. transcribed by John Baird. From the St. John's Daily News
April 27, 1927 "Edwin L KNIGHT, 79" From the St. John's Daily News NECROLOGY Chris Shelley's
1945 "Good day. My name is Timothy William Knight, born Oct. 25, 1968, Pembroke, ON. I have been looking for my ancestry in Newfoundland for some time with little success. Your site is quite comprehensive, and after a long search, you may have some missing links for me... and vice versa, I hope. My father, William John Knight Jr. was born June 22, 1945, Windsor, NF. (10 siblings 5 sisters, 5 brothers) My mother, Annie Lovelett Knight b. Single, was born July 3, 1949, Grand Falls, NF His father, William John Knight, is late of Windsor, NF (d. 1988 ?) (3 siblings (?) 2 brothers (Tom, John) 1 sister (Rose)) My paternal grandmother, Greta Knight b. Healy, late of Grand Falls-Windsor, NF His father, Stephen Knight, late of Windsor NF, (d. 1957 ?) My paternal great-grandmother, Frances Knight b. Rose, late of Grand Falls-Windsor (d.1997 ?) (While my great-grandmother was still alive I knew her well... she said she was from Bell Isle) I don't know if this is helpful... I should contact the Parish in Windsor for records. If this is useful, let me know. Best regards, Timothy Knight timk@aquabiologic.com
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