KNIGHT (formerly WOODWARD), William (1667-1721), of West Dean, Suss.

bap. 29 Jan. 1667, s. of Edward Woodward of Fosters, Surr. by Elizabeth, da. and coh. of Sir Christopher Lewknor† of West Dean. educ. I. Temple 1680, called 1689; Christ Church Oxf. 1685. m. 1st cos. Elizabeth Knight (formerly Martin) (d. 1737), da. of Michael Martin of Eynsham, Oxon., sis. and h. of Christopher Knight* (formerly Martin), s.p. suc. 2nd cos. once removed, John Lewknor*, 1707. IGI, Surr.; J. Comber, Suss. Gens. Lewes, 154; Burke, Commoners, i. 443; Berry, Hants Gen. 46.