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Sarah <I>Notman</I> Knill

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Sarah Notman Knill

Birth
Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg Federal City, Russia
Death
6 May 1870 (aged 73–74)
Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, Somerset, England
Burial
Chester, Cheshire West and Chester Unitary Authority, Cheshire, England
Plot
P10296
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She was the daughter of James and Isabella Notman, a Quaker family. Her father served under two Russian Emperors, Paul and Alexander, as inspector general of tanneries in various parts of the empire. Sarah was born in St Petersburg in 1796. She was educated at 'the friends school,' in Ackworth and was fully acquainted with the Russian language and manners of Russian society. She was intimate with Nikolay Karamein, the great Russian historian, and was friends with Princess Mestchersky. She accompanied her parents to Kazan, Eastern Russia, where her father died. Her mother was nearly buried alive when she was in a trance for four days. Preparations were made for her burial but she was saved by the celebrated philanthropist John Howard. At this time Sarah was proffered the honour of marrying the Prince of Tartary, who afterwards became Khan but she turned him down. She married Richard Knill in 1822, at the Chapel of the English Embassy. Princess Mestchersky's two daughters were her bridesmaids. Her knowledge of the Russian language and society was a great help in promoting the circulation of the Scriptures in Russia. She died at the residence of her son-in-law, the Rev. Charles Chapman at 12 Macaulay Buildings, Bath, aged 74 yrs. She was buried on the 11th May 1870.
(Source:- Chester Chronicle 14th May 1870)
She was the daughter of James and Isabella Notman, a Quaker family. Her father served under two Russian Emperors, Paul and Alexander, as inspector general of tanneries in various parts of the empire. Sarah was born in St Petersburg in 1796. She was educated at 'the friends school,' in Ackworth and was fully acquainted with the Russian language and manners of Russian society. She was intimate with Nikolay Karamein, the great Russian historian, and was friends with Princess Mestchersky. She accompanied her parents to Kazan, Eastern Russia, where her father died. Her mother was nearly buried alive when she was in a trance for four days. Preparations were made for her burial but she was saved by the celebrated philanthropist John Howard. At this time Sarah was proffered the honour of marrying the Prince of Tartary, who afterwards became Khan but she turned him down. She married Richard Knill in 1822, at the Chapel of the English Embassy. Princess Mestchersky's two daughters were her bridesmaids. Her knowledge of the Russian language and society was a great help in promoting the circulation of the Scriptures in Russia. She died at the residence of her son-in-law, the Rev. Charles Chapman at 12 Macaulay Buildings, Bath, aged 74 yrs. She was buried on the 11th May 1870.
(Source:- Chester Chronicle 14th May 1870)

Inscription

Panel 1:
In Memory Of
The Rev. RICHARD KNILL
Who Was Born 14th April 1787
At Braunton Devon.
Laboured 3 Years
As A Missionary In India
And 13 In Russia
Pleaded The Cause Of Missions
[..] Years Throughout
Great Britain And Ireland
Sustained The Pastoral Office
6 Years At Wotton-Under-Edge
Was 9 Years Pastor
Of The Independent Church
Queen Street In This City
And Died 2nd January 1857.

Panel 2:
Sacred
Also To The Memory Of
SARAH His Wife
Who Was Born
At St Petersburgh, 1796,
Died At Bath
6th May 1870, Aged 74.
"So He Giveth His
Beloved Sleep."

Panel 3:
Author Of The Following Tracts Etc
"A Dying Thief And A Dying Saviour?"
"The False Hope."
"The Russian Nurse."
"The Farmer And His Family."
"Influence Of Pious Women."
"A Whole Family In Heaven & &."

Panel 4:
Brethren, The Heathen
Are Perishing.
Shall We Let Them
Perish? God Forbid.
Richard Knill.

Gravesite Details

This is a Grade: II listed monument. The Gravestone panels are starting to wear away.

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  • Created by: Chris Kemp
  • Added: Aug 4, 2015
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150193866/sarah-knill: accessed ), memorial page for Sarah Notman Knill (1796–6 May 1870), Find a Grave Memorial ID 150193866, citing Overleigh Old Cemetery, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester Unitary Authority, Cheshire, England; Maintained by Chris Kemp (contributor 47865401).