KNIGHT, JOHN (1802-71) was born and educated in England and engaged in banking for many years. Arriving in New Plymouth by the Joseph Fletcher (1854), he found no opening in his own profession, so turned to his hobby (watch and clockmaking). Though retiring in disposition he was elected to represent New Plymouth in the Provincial Council (1861-65 and 1869-71). In the last term he was provincial treasurer. Knight was drowned in the Mangatuku river on 23 July 1871. He was a prominent freemason.

Family information through W. H. Skinner; Taranaki Herald, 26 Jul 1871

Reference: Volume 1, page 253

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