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George Washington McKnight 1847–1931

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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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

Born 18 Jan 1847 · Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Died 15 May 1931 · Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, USA
Father Elijah Mcknight
Mother Louisa Stipp (1822–1865)
Siblings John Wesley Mcknight, Levi Marion Mcknight, Lydia Jane Mcknight, Mary Ann Mcknight

Researchers connected through George McKnight 1847–1931

and 2 more tree owners connected with George McKnight 1847–1931

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

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

  1. 1
    Census 1870 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Record delossmcknight.FTW

Life Timeline

1847
Birth of George Washington McKnight in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Birth
1870
George Washington McKnight resided here in Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Residence
1931
Death of George Washington McKnight in Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George McKnight

This ancestor line traces from Scotland, Great Britain (1680) to Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN (1847) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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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

Self
George Washington McKnight PTP
1847–1931
Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Parents
Unknown
Louisa Stipp PTP
1822–1865
Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

George McKnight's Descendants

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GM
George Washington McKnight PTP 1847–1931