Elizabeth (Gillam) Knight (1841)

Born 1 Jun 1841 in Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Wife of George Knight — married 30 Apr 1860 in Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom

Descendants

Biography

Elizabeth (Gillam) Knight was born in Sussex, England.

Elizabeth Gillam was born on 1 Jun 1841 in Brighton, Sussex. Eizabeth was baptised on 21 Jul 1844 at St Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex^[1]. Her parents were George Gillam (1806-1871) and Mary Ann Harman (1807-1861).

In the 1851 Census Elizabeth was living at Vine Street, Brighton, Sussex. ^[2]

Elizabeth married George Knight on 30 Apr 1860 at St Nicholas Church, Brighton, Sussex. The entry states that George was 22, a bachelor, a hawker, living at 52 Carlton Row, Brighton, his father James Knight was a labourer. Elizabeth was aged 19, a spinster, living at the same address, her father George Gillam was a labourer. The ceremony was performed by Henry Allen the Vicar of Patcham and witnessed by Henry Gillam and Rebecca Mitchell (only Rebecca could write as the rest made their marks 'X').^[3]

Elizabeth and George had at least 5 children

Elizabeth and George had Sarah Ellen Knight in Q1 1861 in Brighton, Sussex^[4].

In the 1861 Census Elizabeth was living at 108, Woburn Place, Brighton, Sussex. ^[5]

Elizabeth and George had William Knight in Q1 1864 in Brighton, Sussex^[6].

Elizabeth and George had Eliza Knight in Q4 1866 in Brighton, Sussex^[7].

Elizabeth and George had Henry Knight in Q1 1870 in Brighton, Sussex^[8].

In the 1871 Census Elizabeth was living at Claremont Row, Brighton, Sussex. ^[9]

Elizabeth and George had Elizabeth Knight in Q2 1873 in Brighton, Sussex^[10].

Elizabeth's husband George passed away aged 39 according to the register entry in Q3 1876 in Brighton, Sussex^[11].

In the 1881 Census Elizabeth was living at 3, Nelson Street, Brighton, Sussex.^[12]

Sources

1. ↑ Elizabeth Gillam Baptism: "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
   FamilySearch Record: J9ZK-TMQ (accessed 18 June 2023)
   Elizabeth Gillam baptism on 21 Jul 1844 (born 1 Jun 1841), daughter of George Gillam & Mary, in Brighton, Sussex, England, United Kingdom.
2. ↑ 1851 Census: "1851 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: HO107; Piece number: 1645; Folio: 790; Page: 24; Schedule: 96
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 18 June 2023)
   Elizabeth Gillam (9) daughter, Scholar, in household of George Gillam (45) on Vine Street in Brighton registration district in Sussex, England. Born in England.
3. ↑ Marriage: "England, Sussex, Parish Registers, 1538-1910"
   FamilySearch Record: KFGC-RJH (accessed 18 June 2023)
   Elizabeth Gillam (19) marriage to George Knight (22) on 30 Apr 1860 at St Nicholas' Church, Brighton, Sussex, England.
4. ↑ Sarah Ellen Knight Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 18 June 2023)
   Knight, Sarah Ellen (Mother's maiden name: Gillam).
   GRO Reference: 1861 Jan-Feb-Mar in Brighton Volume 02B Page 212.
5. ↑ 1861 Census: "1861 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG09; Piece number: 594; Folio: 58; Page: 24; Schedule: 168
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 18 June 2023)
   Elizabeth Knight (20), wife, in household of George Knight (23) at 108, Woburn Place in Brighton registration district in Sussex, England.
6. ↑ William Knight Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 18 June 2023)
   Knight, William (Mother's maiden name: Gillam).
   GRO Reference: 1864 Jan-Feb-Mar in Brighton Volume 02B Page 205.
7. ↑ Eliza Knight Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 18 June 2023)
   Knight, Eliza (Mother's maiden name: Gillam).
   GRO Reference: 1866 Oct-Nov-Dec in Brighton Volume 02B Page 221.
8. ↑ Henry Knight Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 18 June 2023)
   Knight, Henry (Mother's maiden name: Gillam).
   GRO Reference: 1870 Jan-Feb-Mar in Brighton Volume 02B Page 236.
9. ↑ 1871 Census: "1871 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
   Reference: RG10; Piece number: 1077; Folio: 42; Page: 26; Schedule: 146
   FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 18 June 2023)
   Elizabeth Knight (33), wife, in household of George Knight (36) in Claremont Row in Brighton registration district in Sussex, England. Born in England.
10. ↑ Elizabeth Knight Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 18 June 2023)
    Knight, Elizabeth (Mother's maiden name: Gillam).
    GRO Reference: 1873 Apr-May-Jun in Brighton Volume 02B Page 201.
11. ↑ Death Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
    GRO Online Indexes - Death (accessed 18 June 2023)
    Knight, George (Age at death: 39).
    GRO Reference: 1876 Jul-Aug-Sep in Brighton Volume 02B Page 117.
12. ↑ 1881 Census: "1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census"
    Reference: RG11; Piece number: 1081; Folio: 56; Page: 19; Schedule: 474
    FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 18 June 2023)
    Elizabeth Knight (38), widowed, Laundry woman, head of household at 3, Nelson Street in Brighton registration district in Sussex, England. Born in England.