NameSarah Ann Knattress 389,383
Birthca 1863, Much Wenlock, Shropshire389
OccupationCook, Domestic Servant (1881, before marriage)389
EducationAble to sign name1068,386
Spouses
Birth19 Nov 1862, Kates Hill, Dudley, Worcestershire384,385
Alias/AKAWilliam Lamas382
FatherJohn Albert Lammas (ca1826-ca1903)
MotherElizabeth Stevenson (ca1834-)
Marriage5 Apr 1885, St. John’s Parish Church, Ladywood, Birmingham, West Midlands390,386
Family ID242
ChildrenWilliam Arthur (1886-ca1978)
 Florence Matilda A (ca1888-)
 Miriam Annie M. (ca1890-)
 Emily Adeline (1893-)
 Arthur R. (ca1897-)
 John Alfred (1898-ca1974)
 Myra Georgina (1901-)
Notes for Sarah Ann Knattress
In 1881 census Sarah Ann was working for Mr Charles Green at 49, Carpenter Road, Edgbaston. Mr Green was a Jeweller employing 21 men, 9 boys and 4 girls. He employed 2 other servants, 1 also from Much Wenlock, Shropshire389.
In 1885 living in the parish of St John, Ladywood, Birmingham, Warwickshire (possibly just to get married)386.
In 1886 she was living at 60 St Johns Road, Kates Hill, Dudley, Worcestershire387.
In 1901 (in the census and at the birth of Myra Georgina) she was living at 20 Bond Street, Dudley, Worcestershire383,388.
Notes for William Arthur & Sarah Ann (Family)
William Arthur Lammas, a bachelor of full age whose occupation was tanner, married Sarah Ann Knattress, a spinster of full age. The bride and groom were both of this parish. The groom's father was John Albert Lammas and his occupation was labourer. The bride's father was James Howard Knattress and his occupation was gas manager. The marriage was performed at the Parish Church of St John, Ladywood according to the rites of the established church after banns. The ceremony was performed by R M Hebblethwaite. The bride signed and the groom made his mark. The marriage was witnessed by James Harvey (signed) and Jane Brooke (signed)386.
Last Modified 5 Aug 2006Created 10 May 2014 by Martin Stephens