James(Pop) & Kate>Jim & Bet
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Jim & Bets Wedding James Richard Charles Knappett
born 13 December 1907
Married Frances Elizabeth (Betty) Gurd
(born 28 February 1911) on 5 June 1940 at St. James Church, Shirley, Southampton
Children:
Boy and girl

Katie and Pop with Jim bought 33 South Mill Road from the builder, E A & L B Blake, in 1930.Click on the bill to see a larger image. The house stayed in the family. Jim and Bet lived there throughout their married lives and today their daughter Maureen is the owner.

Jim was a band leader. Jimmy Knappett and his Boys were well known in the Southampton area. Brother Terry also played in the band. Click on the ticket (right) for a full size image.

The picture left shows a family gathering at 33 South Mill Road in January 2002.
Margaret, Charlie, Rebecca,Debbie,Chris,Ivy with Bethany,Maureen,John, Denis (in front) and Geoff

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