I have found Frederick with his parents in the 1941, 51 & 1861 census records. He is also at his parents residence with wife Mary in 1861 and still in Stoke Damerel with Mary Ann in 1871.No children are recorded.
Federick died in Feb. 1875 and is buried at Ford Park Cemetery.
I have been unable to find a viable marriage for Frederick and Mary (Ann).
Searching FMP, Ancestry and Family Search produced one possible marriage with a Mary Milton in Tiverton in 1856. However, this shows Frederick as a Cattle Dealer, whereas he was a Dockyard employee. This record shows the groom's father as John Knapman, a farrier, whereas Frederick's father John was a blacksmith. Frederick's place of abode is recorded as Calverleigh, some distance from his home and the dockyard.
Searches for Mary Ann after Frederick's death is also problematic. I have found a widowed Mary
Knapman in the 1891 and 1901 census with children, born in the period 1861 - 1875. However, the records for the birth of these children indicate that Mary is the widow of William Knapman.
If any member is able to share details of a viable marriage for Frederick and Mary and of Mary's whereabouts after Frederick's death, I would be extremely grateful.
John Bennett
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