Trafford

Born during the March quarter 1888 in the Altrincham R.D. - ref: 8a/181,
the son of John & Ann Knott (nee Bent).

His parents were residing at 11 Talbot Rd, Layton With Warbreck, Blackpool
in 1881.   His mother - Ann Knott was aged: 36 and born at Irlam.  John's
widowed Mother in Law - Sarah Bent, resided with them, she was born at
Flixton.   His 41 year old father's occupation was then - Proprietor of
Dining Room (Eating).

By 1890 the family was residing in the Altrincham R.D. (presumably Ashton
upon Mersey) as his maother - Ann Knott died in that district during the
September quarter 1890 - aged: 46. 

1891 Census - Church Road, Ashton Upon Mersey.     Son - aged: 3 - born:
Ashton upon Mersey.    Head of household - John Knott - Widower - aged: 50
- occ: Joiner & Paper Hanger - born: Oldham, Lancashire.     Plus 3
siblings and a sister in law.

His father married Emma Long in 1891.

1901 Census - 434 Mill Street, Toxteth Park, Liverpool.    Son - aged: 13 -
born: Sale.    Head of household - John Knott - Married - aged: 60 - occ:
Confectioner - born: Oldham, Lancashire.   Also - Emma Knott - Wife - aged:
56 - born: Earlsterndaley, Derbyshire.   Plus 1 elder sibling.

His father died in 1909 - aged: 69.

1911 Census -  Royal Artillery, Port Royal, Jamaica - Overseas Military,
Gunner 66th Company Royal Garrison Artillery - aged: 23 - born: Sale,
Lancashire (Sic).  [Serving in 66 Company RGA].

Killed near to Bapaume and originally buried in Beugny Churchyard, but
later reburied in the Achiet-Le-Grand Communal Cemetery Extension.

His brother - John William Knott was at the time of his death residing at 4
Acresfierld Road, Pendleton, Manchester.