George Washington McKnight 1847–1931
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3 researchers on YourRoots have George McKnight in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through George McKnight 1847–1931
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Immediate Family
Biography
George Washington McKnight was born in 1847 in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA, the child of elijah mcknight and louisa stipp. In 1870, George Washington McKnight resided in Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA. George Washington McKnight passed away in 1931 in Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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2Record delossmcknight.FTW
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from George McKnight
This ancestor line traces from Scotland, Great Britain (1680) to Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN (1847) across 4 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- George McKnight (1847–1931) was born in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA and died in Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, 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 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 4 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.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
George McKnight's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record