Who was Christopher McKnight?

Christopher McKnight (1798–1843) was born in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA and died in Lawrence, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Christopher McKnight 1798–1843

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 23 Feb 1798 · Rowan County, North Carolina, USA

Died 25 Oct 1843 · Lawrence, Indiana, USA

Father Roger Lee Mcknight

Mother Lydia Elrod

Siblings Adaline Mcknight, George Washington Mcknight, James Mcknight, James Thomas Mcknight, John Mcknight, Joseph Lee Mcknight, Thomas Mcknight, William Asbury Mcknight

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Immediate Family

Parents

Roger Lee Mcknight

Lydia Elrod

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1798, Christopher McKnight entered the world in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA, born to roger lee mcknight and lydia elrod. Christopher McKnight passed away in 1843 in Lawrence, Indiana, USA.

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1798

Birth of Christopher McKnight in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA

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1843

Death of Christopher McKnight in Lawrence, Indiana, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Christopher McKnight

This ancestor line traces from Arnhem, Gelderland, Nederland (1639) to Rowan County, North Carolina, USA (1798) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Christopher McKnight (1798–1843) was born in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA and died in Lawrence, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Christopher in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
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