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Retired county official dies at Allestree home
MR. JOHN KNIFTON, who was on the staff of Derbyshire County Council for 47 years, died at his home, 11 Gisborne Crescent, Allestree, yesterday, aged 69. Mr. Knifton, who was born at Red Hill Farm, Makeney, the third son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Knifton, was one of the first pupils at the Herbert-Strutt School, Belper. He joined the County Council in 1914 as an assistant in the Local Taxation Department and retired in 1961 from the position of senior assistant.
IN THE MIDDLE EAST
During the 1914-18 War he served with the Royal Horse Artillery in the Middle East. Mr. Knifton was a member of Allestree Parochial Church Council for 35 years and was People’s Warden for four years. For some years he was a playing member of the Chevin Golf Club. He leaves a widow. |
Derby Evening Telegraph, England |
