Mary Knights was born in 1836 in Pakefield and was the daughter of Joseph Knights and Hannah. In 1851 she was living in Church Street, Pakefield. In 1861 she was living in the High Street, Kirkley.

Sources
• 1. 1851 Census. Church Street, Pakefield. Mary Knights. Daughter. Age 15. Born Pakefield. • 2. 1861 Census. Left High Street, Kirkley. Mary Ann Knights. Daughter. Age 24. Born Pakefield.