Who was George McKnight?

George McKnight (1765–1847) was born in Then, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States and died in Sharon, Stokes, North Carolina, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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George McKnight 1765–1847

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

Born 18 Jul 1765 · Then, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States

Died 22 Mar 1847 · Sharon, Stokes, North Carolina, United States

Father George Alexander Mcknight

Mother Catherine Lee

Siblings Catherine Mcknight, Elizabeth 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

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Biography

George McKnight was born in 1765 in Then, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States, the child of george alexander mcknight and catherine lee. George McKnight passed away in 1847 in Sharon, Stokes, North Carolina, United States.

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1765

Birth of George McKnight in Then, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States

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1847

Death of George McKnight in Sharon, Stokes, North Carolina, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from George McKnight

This ancestor line traces from Down, Down, Northern Ireland (1700) to Then, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States (1765) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: George McKnight (1765–1847) was born in Then, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States and died in Sharon, Stokes, North Carolina, United States. 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 George 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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