William Knox (1829-1901)
William Knox (1829-1901) of Douglas, Isle of Man
1853 Married Ann Carmichael
1881 Living at 24 South Quay, Douglas, Isle of Man: William Knox (age 52 born Kilbernia, Ayr, Scotland), Master Machine Maker. With his wife Ann Knox (age 53 born Lismore, Argyll) and their seven children; Robert Knox (age 26 born Kilbernia, Ayr, Scotland), Engine Fitter; Christina Knox (age 23 born Douglas); William Knox (age 21 born Douglas),Engine Fitter; John Knox (age 19 born Douglas), Turner; Archibald Knox (age 16 born Douglas), Pupil Teacher; Carmichael Knox (age 14 born Douglas), Fitter; and Annie Knox (age 9 born Douglas).[1]
1883 Mention of electric light in the workshop of William Knox.[2]
1898 Mention. William Knox, engineer.[3]
1899 Mention. William Knox, of the Lake, engineer.[4]
1900 Advertisement. William Knox, Engineer, Boilermaker and Ironfounder. Bridge, Douglas. Speciality - Fishing boat machinery.[5]
1908 Claimed to show the first automobile in the IOM from 1894.[6]