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John Knowles

John was born about 1745. He died after 1799 in Haslingden. His burial was at St. Anne (Turton).

Death Notes
- There are several John Knowls in Turton.
  
  John Knowles of Turton Yeoman was buried 12 March 1788.
  This could well be him as he was recorded as a Yeoman when son James died in 1791. However, the Haslingden births and no other marriage suggest he lived on till past 1799.

General Notes
- 1768-1772 John was in Bolton/Turton when married, and had James and Sally baptised.
  
  1780-1786, the Abode was Horwich (for Hannah) and Blackrod (1784 for Samuel), then Howich again for Rachel (1786). Baptisms were at Horwich Lee (independant).
  
  , and died, but at Horwich when 1780-86 when Samuel, Hannah and Rachel baptised.

Occupation Details
- From 1768 John's occupation was Weaver in Turton. He died in 1788 while still employed there.
  - Occupation Notes
    - Weaver when married, Sally baptised. Then lived in Horwich (for other baps), but died in Turton a Yeoman.
  From 1791 his occupation was Yeoman in Turton.
  - Occupation Notes
    - A yeoman when James buried

Social & Emotional Relationships
- John was a neighbour of John Knowles.
  - Relationship Notes
    - 2 or 3 John Knowles of Turton, two weavers marrying five days appart, and the other a yeoman.
  John was a neighbour of John Knowles.
  - Relationship Notes
    - 2 or 3 John Knowles of Turton, two weavers marrying five days appart, and the other a yeoman.

Personal Timeline

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Source/Citation Manchester CoE BMB (1541-1812)