In the baptism of George Killingbeck, a son of George, 28 May 1779 at Drax, George senior was stated to be a son of Thomas of Camblesforth, farmer, by Sarah, his first wife, daughter of William Arnold of Methley, house painter. His baptism has so far not been found.
George married Sarah Thompson, a daughter of Thomas Thompson of Doncaster, labourer, by Sarah his wife. The marriage has so far not been found. Sarah was about 1 year older than George (from ages at death).
George, of Camblesforth was buried at Drax 15 May 1820 aged 69. This gives a birth year of 1750-1. There is an entry for George of Drax in 1820 in the Prerogative and Exchequer Courts of York Probate Index.
Sarah, relict of George, of Camblesforth, was buried 14 April 1830 at Drax aged 81 (birth year 1748-9).
George and Sarah’s children appear to be:
1. Thomas Killingbeck, baptised 11 May 1777 at Carlton.
2. George Killingbeck, 2nd son, born 20 May 1779 and baptised 28 May 1779 at Drax
3. William Killingbeck, born 25 August 1781 and baptised 2 September 1781 at Drax
4. Sarah Killingbeck, born 2 February 1784 and baptised 15 February 1784 at Drax
5. Margaret Killingbeck, born 7 April 1786 and baptised 30 April 1786 at Drax
6. Hannah Killingbeck, born 20 August 1788 and baptised 24 August 1788 at Drax
7. Susanna Killingbeck, born 14 July 1790 and baptised 18 July 1790 at Drax
8. John Killingbeck (1783 – 1794), born 2 July 1793 and baptised 6 July 1793 at Drax. He died 12 March 1794 aged 45 weeks of fever, a son of George, farmer of Camblesforth by Sarah and was buried in the churchyard of Drax.
9. Elizabeth Killingbeck (1796 – 1803), born 23 March 1796 and baptised 26 March 1796 at Drax. She died of fever aged 7 22 July 1803 and was buried in the churchyard, a daughter of George, farmer, of Camblesforth by Sarah his wife.
Posted January 2017