Charles
Haylett
Knights
Born in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
Ancestors 
Brother of
Henry James Haylett Knights, Emma Haylett (Knights) Tungate, Alice Haylett Knights, Maggie Haylett (Knights) Brown, Olive Haylett (Knights) Pegg, Frederick Haylett Knights and Ronald Haylett Knights
Husband of
Eva Louisa (Caley) Knights
— married
13 May 1933 in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
[children unknown]
Died
at about age 94
in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom
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| Created 31 Jan 2022
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Biography
Charles Knights was born in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England.
FamilySearch Person: 9XRT-8ZK
Birth
Charles was born on the 23 August 1889 (DOB confirmed on 1939 register and death record) in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[1]He is the son of Charles Knights and Emma Haylett.
Baptism
Charles was baptised on the 22 September 1889 in Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[2]
1891 Census
At the time of the 1891 census Charles was living in Beach Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[3]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Charles Henry Knights | Head | Married | M | 29 | Fisherman | Norfolk, England |
| Emma Elizabeth (Haylett) Knights | Wife | Married | F | 29 | Norfolk, England | |
| Henry James Haylett Knights | Son | M | 7 | Scholar | Norfolk, England | |
| Emma Haylett Knights | Daughter | F | 5 | Scholar | Norfolk, England | |
| Alice Haylett Knights | Daughter | F | 3 | Scholar | Norfolk, England | |
| Charles H Knights | Son | M | 1 | Norfolk, England |
Caister 'Beauchamp' lifeboat Disaster 14 November 1901
The disaster took 9 lives on that tragic day which affected so many families living in Caister, you will never be forgotten. See the full story here.[4] His Grandfather James Sheales Haylett saved 2 lives on that tragic day and was awarded the RNLI Gold Medal.
1901 Census
At the time of the 1901 census Charles was living in Beach Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[5]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Emma Elizabeth (Haylett) Knights | Wife | Married | F | 39 | Caister on Sea, Norfolk, England | |
| Alice Haylett Knights | Daughter | F | 13 | Caister on Sea, Norfolk, England | ||
| Charles Knights | Son | M | 11 | Caister on Sea, Norfolk, England | ||
| Maggie Haylett Knights | Daughter | F | 8 | Caister on Sea, Norfolk, England | ||
| Olive Haylett Knights | Daughter | F | 5 | Caister on Sea, Norfolk, England | ||
| Frederick Haylett Knights | Son | M | 3 | Caister on Sea, Norfolk, England | ||
| Ronald Haylett Knights | Son | M | 1 | Caister on Sea, Norfolk, England |
1911 Census
At the time of the 1911 census Charles was a General labourer and living in Beach Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[6]
| Name | Relation | Status | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Charles Henry Knights | Head | Married | M | 49 | Beachman life boatman | Norfolk Caister on Sea |
| Emma Elizabeth (Haylett) Knights | Wife | Married | F | 49 | Norfolk Caister on Sea | |
| Emma Haylett Knights | Daughter | Single | F | 25 | Net mending | Norfolk Caister on Sea |
| Alice Haylett Knights | Daughter | Single | F | 23 | Net mending | Norfolk Caister on Sea |
| Charles H Knights | Son | Single | M | 21 | General labourer | Norfolk Caister on Sea |
| Maggie Haylett Knights | Daughter | Single | F | 18 | Net mending | Norfolk Caister on Sea |
| Olive Haylett Knights | Daughter | Single | F | 15 | Net mending | Norfolk Caister on Sea |
| Frederick Haylett Knights | Son | M | 13 | School | Norfolk Caister on Sea | |
| Ronald Haylett Knights | Son | M | 11 | School | Norfolk Caister on Sea |
Military
Charles enlisted for military service on the 21 November 1916, Regimental Number: 124628, Regiment Name: Labour Corps, Company: WO 329, Rank: Private, Battalion: 298th Depot Labour Company, 885th Area Empolyment Company. At the time of his enlistment he was living in Beach Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. He recieved both the Victory & British War Medals for his service to his country on the 26 October 1921.[7][8]
Charles Knights was awarded the Victory Medal.
Charles Knights was awarded the British War Medal.
1921 Census
At the time of the 1921 census, Charles was living in Mill Terrace, Beach Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[9]
| Name | Relation | Sex | Status | Age | Birth Place | Occupation | Employer |
| Charles Henry Knights | Head | M | 59 | Caister, Norfolk, England | Life Boatman | Lifeboat Work | |
| Emma Elizabeth (Haylett) Knights | Wife | F | 59 | Caister, Norfolk, England | Household Duties | Home | |
| Charles Knights | Son | M | Single | 31 | Caister, Norfolk, England | General Labourer | H Hummer Fishing Net Maker And Boat Owner Fishing Industry |
| Frederick Haylett Knights | Son | M | 24 | Caister, Norfolk, England | Fitter & Turner | Marine & General Eng (Out Of Work) | |
| Ronald Haylett Knights | Son | M | 21 | Caister, Norfolk, England | Fitter & Turner | Marine & General Eng (Out Of Work) |
Married
Charles was a Store Keeper when he married Eva Louise Caley on the 13 May 1933 at Caister Holy Trinity Church, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[10]Their forth coming marriage was published on the 9 April, 16 April and the 23 April 1933 prior to their wedding.[11]Their marriage was witnessed by Henry Caley & Isabel Bowman.[12]They plan to make their home at "Seabrooke" Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.
1939 Register
At the time of the 1939 register Charles was a Storeman Holiday Camp and living at 94 Beach Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom.[13]
| Name | Status | Sex | Birth Date | Occupation |
| Charles Knights | Married | M | 23 Aug 1889 | Storeman Holiday Camp |
| Eva L Knights | Married | F | 07 Apr 1894 | Unpaid Domestic Duties |
| Clara Galey | Widowed | F | 06 Jul 1865 | Unpaid Domestic Duties |
| Closed Record | ||||
| Marjorie Ibbetson (Wenn) | Single | F | 04 Mar 1928 | At School |
| Closed Record |
75th Memorial Anniversary in 1976
in 1976 Charles attended the 75th Memorial Anniversary of the Beauchamp' lifeboat Disaster. Charles is third from the left
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| 75th Memorial Anniversary in 1976 |
Death
Charles passed away in 1984 at the Estcourt Hospital. Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. He was living at 94 Beach Road, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom. (Address at time of death is confirmed on burial record)[14][15]
Burial
Charles was buried on the 3 January 1985 in Caister Village Cemetery[16][17]
- Monumental Inscription
- In Loving Memory of
- Eva Louise
- Beloved wife of
- Charles Knights
- Died 5th July 1969
- Aged 75 Years
- At Rest
- Also of
- Charles Haylett Knights
- Died 27th Dec 1984
- Aged 95 Years
- Lifes Work Well Done
Research Notes
- FamilySearch Community Tree,FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 02 Oct 2023), entry for Charles Haylett Knights (PID https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/9XRT-8ZK); contributed by various users.
Sources
- ↑
Birth Registration:
"England & Wales General Register Office"
GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 31 January 2022)
Knights, Charles Haylett (Mother's maiden name: Haylett).
GRO Reference: 1889 Jul-Aug-Sep in The Fleggs Volume 04B Page 34. - ↑
Baptism:
"Norfolk, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1919"
Norfolk Record Office; Norwich, Norfolk, England; Norfolk Church of England Registers
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61042 #1505334293 (accessed 31 January 2022)
Charles Haylett Knights baptism on 22 Sep 1889, child of Charles Henry & Emma Elizabeth, in Caister next Yarmouth, England. - ↑
1891 Census:
"1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
Reference: RG12; Piece number: 1504; Folio: 13; Page: 19; Schedule: 139
FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 31 January 2022)
Charles H Knights (1) son in household of Charles H Knights (29) in Flegg registration district. Born in England. - ↑ Caister lifeboat Disaster Caister lifeboat Disaster 1901
- ↑
1901 Census:
"1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
Reference: RG13; Piece number: 1816; Folio: 15; Page: 21; Schedule: 147
FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 31 January 2022)
Charles Knights (11) son in household of Emma Knights (39) in Flegg registration district. Born in England. - ↑
1911 Census:
"1911 Census For England & Wales"
Series: RG14; Piece number: 11105; Schedule: 172
FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 31 January 2022)
Charles H Knights (21), single son, General labourer, in household of Charles H Knights (49) at Beach Road Caister-On-Sea in Flegg registration district. Born in Norfolk Caister on Sea. - ↑
Military:
"UK, British Army World War I Service Records, 1914-1920"
The National Archives; Kew, Surrey, England; War Office: Soldiers’ Documents, First World War Wo363
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 1219 #1098095 (accessed 31 January 2022)
Name: Charles Haylett Knights; Gender: Male; Enlistment Age: 27; Birth Date: abt 1889; Document Date: 1916; Residence Place: Beach Road, Caister on Sea; Military Date: 1916; Relationship to Soldier: Self (Head); Regimental Number: 124628; Regiment Name: Labour Corps; Number of Images: 8; Form Title: Record of Service. - ↑
Military:
"UK, World War I Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920"
The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; War Office and Air Ministry: Service Medal and Award Rolls, First World War. WO329; Ref: 1808
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 5119 #6120123 (accessed 31 January 2022)
Name: Charles Haylett Knights; Military Year: 1914-1920; Rank: Private; Company: WO 329; Regiment or Corps: Labour Corps; Regiment Number: 124628; Medal Awarded: British War Medal and Victory Medal. - ↑
1921 Census:
"1921 Census Of England & Wales"
Archive: The National Archives; Series: RG 15; Piece number: 09598; District reference: RD 220 RS 1 ED 1
FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 4 October 2023)
Charles Knights (31), single son, General Labourer, in household of Charles H Knights (59) in Mill Terrace, Beach Road, Caister-On-Sea, Caister Next Yarmouth in Flegg registration district in Norfolk, England. Born in Caister, Norfolk, England. Employed by H Hummer Fishing Net Maker And Boat Owner Fishing Industry. - ↑
Marriage:
"Norfolk, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1936"
Norfolk Record Office; Norwich, Norfolk, England; Norfolk Church of England Registers
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 61043 #1504295004 (accessed 31 January 2022)
Charles Hoylett Knights (43) marriage to Eva Louise Caley on 13 May 1933 in Caister next Yarmouth, England. GRO: Volume: 4B Page: 4 - ↑
Marriage:
"Norfolk Banns And Marriages"
Archive: Norfolk Record Office; Reference: PD 450/28
FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 31 January 2022)
Charles Haylett Knights marriage to Eva Louise Caley in Caister by Yarmouth, Norfolk, England. - ↑
Newspaper Report:
"Yarmouth Independent"
British Newspaper Archive Image (accessed 31 January 2022 - Paid Subscription to view)
Re: Charles Haylett Knighta
Yarmouth Independent Saturday 20 May 1933 on Page 8 - ↑
1939 Register:
"1939 Register"
Reference: RG101/6534C/002/19; Piece number: 6534C; Schedule: 5
FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 31 January 2022)
Charles Knights (born 1889), married, Storeman Holiday Camp, at 94 Beach Road, Caister-On-Sea, Blofield and Flegg R.D., Norfolk, England. - ↑
Death Registration:
"England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007"
General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 10; Page: 1310
Ancestry uk Record 7579 #10251921 (accessed 31 January 2022)
Charles Haylett Knights death Dec 1984 in Great Yarmouth (born 23 Aug 1889) volume 10 page 1310. - ↑
Death Registration:
"England & Wales General Register Office"
GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 31 January 2022)
Knights, Charles Haylett (Year of birth: 1889).
GRO Reference: 1984 Oct-Nov-Dec in Great Yarmouth (6361B) Volume 10 Page 1310. - ↑
Burial:
"England & Scotland, Select Cemetery Registers, 1800-2016"
Great Yarmouth; Great Yarmouth, England; Oxford City Council Burial Registers
Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry uk Record 9041 #2020245 (accessed 31 January 2022)
Charles H Knights burial (died in 1985 at age 95) on 3 Jan 1985 in Norfolk, England. Plot Details: Cemetery Section: Row 68 E.n Grave Number: 5 Interment Number: 3171 - ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 01 February 2022), memorial page for Charles Haylett Knights (1889-1984) Find A Grave: Memorial #236369511, at the Full Caister-on-Sea Cemetery, Caister-on-Sea, Norfolk, England, United Kingdom; Maintained by cneill (contributor 50589665)
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