Knight, Samuel (1678-01-01 - 1746-12-10)

Samuel Knight was born in London, the son of John Knight, freeman of the Mercers' Company. He was educated at St Paul's School, subsequently matriculating sizar at Trinity College, Cambridge on 10 April 1697 at the age of nineteen. In 1702/3, he graduated B.A.; he proceeded M.A. in 1706. After his ordination on 24 September 1704, Knight became chaplain to Edward Russell, earl of Orford. Three years later, he became rector of Burrough Green, Cambridgeshire. At the same time, he was instituted to the vicarage of Chippenham, Wiltshire. In 1714, Knight was collated to the seventh prebendal stall in Ely Cathedral. Three years later, he was instituted to the rectory of Bluntisham, Cambridgeshire, a living he was to hold until his death on 10 December 1746. Knight was buried beside his wife at Bluntisham Church.