Richard William and Susan Ann Knapman nee Hart, plot D99
The only birth record for a Richard Knapman was for the 2nd quarter 1851 at Stoke Damerel, Devon but this does not tie-up with the census records which indicate he was born at Kingskerswell, Devon.
Susan Ann Hart was born in the 1st quarter of 1852 which was registered at Newton Abbot. Her mother's maiden name was Daiment.
In 1861, Richard William Knapman is living at Water Lane, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon;
John Knapman Head Married aged 39, born 1822 at Chagford, Devon, a Farm Labourer
Elizabeth Knapman Wife Married aged 42, born 1819 at Kingskerswell, Devon
Richard Wm Knapman Son aged 8, born 1853 at Kingskerswell, Devon, a Scholar
John Thos Knapman Son aged 5, born 1856 at Kingskerswell, Devon, a Scholar.
Susan Ann Hart was a servant at Fore Street, Wellington Row, Kingskerswell, Newton Abbot, Devon in 1871;
Jonathan Crowther Head aged 74, born 1797 at Yorkshire
Hannah Crowther Wife aged 71, born 1800 at Westmorland
Susan Ann Hart, a Servant, aged 19, born 1852 at Devon.
Richard William Knapman married Susan Ann Hart in the 3rd quarter of 1873 which was registered at Newton Abbot.
Richard and Susan Ann was living at 26, Mulberry Street, Teignmouth West, Devon, in 1881;
Richard Knapman Head Married aged 28, born 1853 at Kingskerswell, Devon, a Pottery Labourer 21/11
Susan Ann Knapman Wife Married aged 29, born 1852 at Kingskerswell, Devon
Lily L Knapman Daughter Single aged 7, born 1874 at Kingskerswell, Devon, a Scholar
William E Knapman Son Single aged 6, born 1875 at Kingskerswell, Devon, a Scholar
Susan M Knapman Daughter Single aged 4, born 1877 at Kingskerswell, Devon, a Scholar
George R Knapman Son Single aged 3, born 1878 at Kingskerswell, Devon, a Scholar.
By 1891, the Knapman family had moved to 26, Teign Street, West Teignmouth, Devon;
Richard William Knapman was now a 'Carrier and Dealer'.
Richard and Susan Ann had 3 more daughters;
Elizabeth E Knapman Daughter aged 8, born 1883 at Teignmouth, Devon, a Scholar
Kate L Knapman Daughter aged 4, born 1887 at Teignmouth, Devon
Elsie E Knapman Daughter aged 2, born 1889 at Teignmouth, Devon.
In 1901, the Knapman family were at the same address. Richard William Knapman was now a 'Dock Labourer', and Richard and Susan Ann had another son, Ernest Hart Knapman Son Single aged 9, born 1892 at Teignmouth, Devon.
1888-1893 quay extension improvements in Teignmouth port
Richard William Knapman was still a 'Dock Labourer' in 1911 and living at the same address.
Susan Ann Knapman died on the 20th of December 1929.
S.A. Knapman beloved wife of R.W. Knapman, who died Dec. 20th 1929, age 77
Knapman Susan Ann of 44 Bitton Avenue Teignmouth Devonshire (wife of Richard William Knapman) died 29 December 1929 Probate Exeter 3 March to the said Richard William Knapman retired labourer. Effects £874 14s 4d.
Richard William Knapman died on the 16th of December 1932.
Also of R.W. Knapman who died Dec. 16th 1932, age 80
Knapman Richard William of Hillside Bishopsteignton Teignmouth Devonshire died 16 December 1932 Probate Exeter 3 February to William Edward Knapman mason and Ernest Hart Knapman schoolmaster. Effects £285 15s.
