Who was Francis Knox?

Francis Knox (1884–1945) was born in Braddox, Co. Monaghan, Ireland and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Francis Knox 1884–1945

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

Born 18 Feb 1884 · Braddox, Co. Monaghan, Ireland

Died 6 Jun 1945 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father Francis Knox

Mother Margaret Jane Mcmahon

Siblings Agnes Knox, Henry Knox, James Knox, Jane Knox, Margaret Mccorkell, Martha K Knox, Mary F Knox, Robert E Knox

Records

U.S., Border Crossings from Canada …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Francis Knox

Margaret Jane Mcmahon

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

In 1884, Francis Knox entered the world in Braddox, Co. Monaghan, Ireland, born to francis knox and margaret jane mcmahon. Francis Knox passed away in 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Record U.S., Border Crossings from Canada to U.S.

Life Timeline

1884

Birth of Francis Knox in Braddox, Co. Monaghan, Ireland

Birth

1945

Death of Francis Knox in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Knox

This ancestor line traces from Ulster, Northern Ireland (1785) to Braddox, Co. Monaghan, Ireland (1884) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Francis Knox (1884–1945) was born in Braddox, Co. Monaghan, Ireland and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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 Francis 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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