G. K. Brown

 GERALD KNAPTON BROWN – Lieutenant,  West Yorks Reg 2/6 Bn.

Lt G K Brown Photo

Born 26TH November 1895, Yeadon

Baptised 2ND January 1896, Yeadon

Died 3RD MAY 1917, Bullecourt, France

1911 Census, age 15, student at  Giggleswick School, Settle

1901 Census, age 5, student at Yeadon

Father: Joshua Knapton Brown 1835 – 1924 Woollen Cloth Manufacturer

Mother: Martha Jane ‘Jeannie’ Bailey 1870 – 1951 b. Horsforth

Grandparents: James and Jane Bailey of Adel Mill (farmer)

As yet we have not been able to establish any connection with Saxton.