Edward Knyvett, (also recorded as Knevett), was born at Buckingham Castle.

Rectors and Patrons of St. Peter's Church, Kirk Smeaton up to 1600
Richard Newith, LL.B.
Presented by John Drury knight, executor of the last will of Robert le Strange and Edward Knevett, Esq., and Anne his wife, late the wife and executrix of Robert le Strange by reason of the wardship and minority of Hugh Hastings, brother and heir of John Hastings, son and heir of John Hastings, knight, deceased, on death of Thomas Pynder. Resigned., (December 4, 1521).

National Archives (UK)
Reference: LEST/A 46
Grant by Sir Thomas Le Strange of Mustrells and other Manors to Dame Anne Knyvett for life in lieu of other Manors to which she was entitled as Widow of Robert Le Strange, 32 Henry VIII, (1540).

Reference: LEST/A 47 Bargain and Sale by Sir Nicholas Le Strange of land at Snettisham late part of Lady Knyvetts Jointure to Edmund Cobbe, 34 Henry VIII, (1542).