Martha Lewis

Martha Lewis 

Born: 23 March 1893

Father: John Henry Lewis (b 1864)

Mother: Emma J Lewis (b. 1864)

Brothers: Thomas Lewis (b. 1892), Edward Lewis (b. 1895)

Sisters: Annie Lewis (b. 1898)

Marriage:        10 July 1926, Oldham 

Husband:         Albert Knott

In 1901 – 

She is at 61 Breeze Hill Road, Oldham. Her father is listed as ‘Fire Engineer and Commercial Traveller’. Martha, her mother and siblings (Thomas, Edward and Annie) are unlisted. 

In 1911 – 

She is at 65 Breeze Hill Road, Oldham. Her father is listed as widower and ‘Brass Founder’. Her brother, Thomas, is listed as ‘Book Keeper’. Martha is listed as ‘Pupil Teacher Elementary’. Her brother, Edward, is listed as ‘Cotton Packer’. Her sister, Annie, is unlisted.

In 10/12 – 

PT at St. Mark's Infants' C. of E., Oldham.

Prelim. Cert. 1912, Distincion in English and History.

In 10/14 – 

Appointed to Freehold Council, Oldham.

In 1921 – 

She is at  Breeze Hill Road, Oldham. Her father is listed as widower and ‘Motor Manager’. Martha is listed as ‘School Teacher’. Her brother, Edward, is listed as ‘Traveller’. Her sister, Annie, is listed as ‘Housekeeper’.

In 00/27 – 

Marries Albert Knott on 10.07.26 at Oldham.  

Appointed Headmistress, St. Mark's Infants' School

In 1939 – 

She is a patient at County Mental Hospital, Lancaster. Her other profession is listed as ‘Head School Mistress’.

d.         18 January 1974, Oldham

KNOTT, Martha of 59 Breeze Hill Road, Oldham died 18 January 1974. Probate Manchester 8 April £6201.