Stockland Genealogical Message Board: Post #27744, 2008-01-31

I am researching the Knott family. So far my research has taken me to Somerset but it has been difficult tracing beyond 1712 so far. Family Wills suggest most of the previous generations come from Stockland. A recent visit to Devon record office suggests I am on the right track however, I cannot find a direct connection between the Stockland Knotts and the Somerset Knotts. Records show the same names throughout the generations such as Nathaniel, Thomas,William and John are evident. The main occupations of the Knotts I am looking for are Tanners and Reverends. The Stockland Knotts were classed as Yeomen. The Reverends of the family moved mainly to Somerset to take up their positions in places such as Whitestaunton and Warmbrook. My direct descendant the Rev.William Knott took up his position at Puckington, Somerset at the end of the 1760s. His father, was also William Knott who was thought to have been born in Dinnington Somerset in 1712 however, this may not be true as he may have been born in Stockland. Could anyone help me if they have any knowledge of the Stockland Knotts, information would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Martin Wilde