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George Knowlton
Timber Merchant
George Knowlton (son of Wm & Elizabeth) came to Rushden in the 1890s, from Podington, with his wife Louisa (nee Chapman, born at Hinwick).

In 1896 George and Louisa had married and in 1899 a son, Reginald George C Knowlton was born at Rushden. They lived at 92 Moor Road.

By 1911 the family had grown to 6 children; Reginald now 11, Kenny 9, Harry 8, Stanley 6, Sadie 4, Dorothy 1.

The last advertisement for George was in 1914 in Kelly's Directory.

G KNOWLTON

Timber Merchant, Moor-rd, Rushden

ALL KINDS OF FENCING AND RUSTIC WORK
ESTIMATES GIVEN
WOOD TURNING AND MANGLE ROLLS

MANGLES REPAIRED                      Telephone 11Y
above: Rushden Echo, October 1909 - advert
below: 1910 advert
G. Knowlton
Timber Merchant

Estimates given for all kinds of
Wood and Wire Fencing,
Rustic Work etc.

Wheelwrighting and Carpentering
done on the Premises.

Moor Road
Rushden


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