Joseph Knights was born in 1804 in Kessingland and married Hannah around 1826. In 1851 he was living in Church Street, Pakefield. In 1861 he was living in the High Street, Kirkley, and working as a labourer.

Sources
• 1. 1861 Census. Left High Street, Kirkley. Joseph Knights. Head. Age 56. Labourer. Born Gisleham. • 2. 1851 Census. Church Street, Pakefield. Joseph Knights. Head. Age 47. Farm Labourer. Born Kessingland.