Who was Estella McKnight?

Estella McKnight (1878–1959) was born in Indiana and died in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Estella McKnight 1878–1959

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 13 May 1878 · Indiana

Died 13 Feb 1959 · Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA

Father Elijah Mcknight

Mother Mary Hobson

Siblings Elijah Mcknight, Eller Mcknight, Epha Mcknight, Ethel Mcknight, Hugh Mcknight

Records

1880 United States Federal Census Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017 Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011

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Immediate Family

Parents

Elijah Mcknight

Mary Hobson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Estella McKnight began in 1878 in Indiana. In 1880, Estella McKnight resided in Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA. Estella McKnight passed away in 1959 in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA.

Sources

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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Death Records Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017
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Record Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011

Life Timeline

1878

Birth of Estella McKnight in Indiana

Birth

1880

Estella McKnight resided here in Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA

Residence

1959

Death of Estella McKnight in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Estella McKnight

This ancestor line traces from Arnhem, Gelderland, Nederland (1639) to Indiana (1878) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Estella McKnight (1878–1959) was born in Indiana and died in Bedford, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Estella 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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