John William Knight (1839 - 1904)

Born 3 Jan 1839 in Marylebone, Middlesex, England

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Died 10 Aug 1904 at age 65 in Ponsonby, Auckland, New Zealand

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Biography

John William Knight was born on 3 January 1839 in Marylebone, Middlesex, England, son of John Knight and Mary.

John was in a military record in 1845-1866. His service number was 6101.^[1][2]

John married Ann Best in 1864 in New Zealand.^[3]

In the 1871 census John (age 30) was the head of household in Woolwich, Kent, England.^[4]

John was registered to vote in 1890 in New Zealand.^[5]

John was registered to vote in 1896 in New Zealand.^[6]

John was registered to vote in 1900 in New Zealand.^[7]

J (age 55) arrived on 22 June 1902^[8]

John was registered to vote in 1903 in New Zealand.^[9]

John's death was registered in New Zealand in 1904.^[10]

John died on 10 August 1904 and was buried in Purewa Cemetery, Meadowbank, Auckland Council, Auckland, New Zealand.^[11]

Sources

1. ↑ Military: "UK, Military Campaign Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1949", database with images
   National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; War Office Campaign Medal and Award Rolls 1793-1949 (WO 100); Class: WO 100; Piece: 18
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 1686 #2004561 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   Name: John Knight [John William Knight]; Service Date: 1845-1866; Service Place: New Zealand; Campaign or Service: New Zealand; Regiment or Unit Name: Royal Engineers; Regimental Number: 6101.
2. ↑ Military: "UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Soldier Service Records, 1760-1920", database with images
   The National Archives; Kew, London, England; Royal Hospital Chelsea: Soldiers Service Documents; Reference Number: Wo 97
   Ancestry au Record 61068 #1312779 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   Name: John Knight; Enlistment Age: 19; Birth Date: abt 1840; Birth Place: Marylebone, Middlesex, England; Enlistment Year: [1859]; Attestation Paper: Yes.
3. ↑ Marriage: "New Zealand, Marriage Index, 1840-1937", database
   Original data: New Zealand Marriage Index, 1840-1950. Microfiche
   Ancestry au Record 8950 #41808 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   John William Knight marriage to Ann Best in 1864 in New Zealand.
4. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England Census", database with images
   The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 786; Folio: 105; Page: 2; GSU roll: 827741; ED, institution, or vessel: Royal Engineer Barracks; Household schedule number: 1
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 7619 #13994718 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   John Knight (30) head of household in Woolwich registration district in Kent, England. Born in London, Middlesex, England.
5. ↑ 1890 Electoral Register: "New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-2010", database with images
   BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 1836 #657646 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   Name: John Knight; Gender: Male; Electoral Year: 1890; Residence Street Address: England Street; Residence Place: New Zealand; District: Auckland; Region or Province: Auckland.
6. ↑ 1896 Electoral Register: "New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-2010", database with images
   BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 1836 #1777977 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   Name: John Knight; Electoral Year: 1896; Residence Street Address: England Street; Residence Place: New Zealand; District: Auckland; Region or Province: Auckland.
7. ↑ 1900 Electoral Register: "New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-2010", database with images
   BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 1836 #77560 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   Name: John Knight; Electoral Year: 1900; Residence Street Address: England Street; Residence Place: New Zealand; District: Auckland; Region or Province: Auckland.
8. ↑ Passenger List: "UK and Ireland, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878-1960", database with images
   The National Archives in Washington, DC; London, England, UK; Board of Trade: Commercial and Statistical Department and Successors: Inwards Passenger Lists; Class: Bt26; Piece: 199; Item: 60
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 1518 #15068524 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   Name: Mr J W Knight; Arrival Age: 55; Birth Date: abt 1847; Port of Departure: New Zealand; Arrival Date: 22 Jun. 1902; Port of Arrival: London, England; Ports of Voyage: Wellington; Rio De Janeiro; Tenerife; Plymouth, Devon, England; Ship Name: Athenic; Shipping Line: Shaw, Savill and Albion Company Ltd; Official Number: 115239.
9. ↑ 1903 Electoral Register: "New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1853-2010", database with images
   BAB Microfilming; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Electoral Rolls, 1853-1981
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry au Record 1836 #22003865 (accessed 13 May 2024)
   Name: John William Knight; Electoral Year: 1903; Residence Street Address: St, Mary's Road; Residence Place: New Zealand; District: Auckland; Region or Province: Auckland.
10. ↑ "Births, Deaths & Marriages Online", [digital index], New Zealand Department of Internal Affairs (http://www.bdmhistoricalrecords.dia.govt.nz). Death Registration 1904/4374 Knight John William 65Y
11. ↑ Burial: "Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave® Index, 1800s-Current", database with images
    Find A Grave: Memorial #206036247
    Ancestry au Record 60528 #170636925 (accessed 13 May 2024)
    John William Knight burial (died on 10 Aug 1904) in Purewa Cemetery, Meadowbank, Auckland Council, Auckland, New Zealand. Born in 1839.