Mary Ann Knights was born in Pakefield around 1870 and was the daughter of William Goldspink (1825) and Myra Knights. In 1871 she was living at 1 Runacles Cottage in Kirkley. In 1881 she was living at 2 Barn Lane, Pakefield. She married William Flowers in Pakefield on 23rd July 1889. In 1891 she was aged 22 and was living at 6 Beach Street, Pakefield.

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• 1. 1901 Census. 5 Pakefield Street, Pakefield. Mary A Flowers. Wife. Married. Age 31. Born Pakefield. • 2. 1891 Census. 6 Beach Street, Pakefield. Mary Ann Flowers. Head. Married. Age 22. Net Beatster. Born Pakefield. • 3. Jenny Ellis-Newman/Paul Mantripp's Data. William Flowers married Mary Ann Knights on 23 Jul 1889 at Pakefield. • 4. 1881 Census. 2 Barn Lane, Pakefield. Mary Ann Knights. Daughter. Age 11. Born Pakefield. • 5. 1871 Census. 1 Runacles Cottage, Kirkley. Mary Ann Knights. Daughter. Age 1. Born Lowestoft.