Who was Elizabeth McKnight?

Elizabeth McKnight (1775–1867) was born in Iredell County, North Carolina, British Colony and died in Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Elizabeth McKnight 1775–1867

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 21 Jan 1775 · Iredell County, North Carolina, British Colony

Died 5 Apr 1867 · Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA

Father George Alexander Mcknight

Mother Catherine Lee

Siblings Catherine Mcknight, George Mcknight, Jane Mcknight, John Mcknight, Joseph Lee Mcknight, Roger Lee Mcknight, William Mcknight

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Alexander Mcknight

Catherine Lee

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Elizabeth McKnight began in 1775 in Iredell County, North Carolina, British Colony. Elizabeth McKnight passed away in 1867 in Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA.

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1775

Birth of Elizabeth McKnight in Iredell County, North Carolina, British Colony

Birth

1867

Death of Elizabeth McKnight in Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth McKnight

This ancestor line traces from Tilehurst, Berkshire, England (1538) to Iredell County, North Carolina, United States of America (1775) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Elizabeth McKnight (1775–1867) was born in Iredell County, North Carolina, British Colony and died in Stony Point, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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