Who was Henry Knight?

Henry Knight (1921–2001) was born in Michigan, USA and died in Orange County, Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Henry Charles Knight 1921–2001

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

Born 28 Aug 1921 · Michigan, USA

Died 22 May 2001 · Orange County, Virginia, USA

Father Merton Gish

Mother Frieda Millicent Stuck

Records

U.S., Social Security Applications and … Source

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Immediate Family

Parents

Merton Gish

Frieda Millicent Stuck

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Henry Charles Knight was born in 1921 in Michigan, USA, the child of merton gish and frieda millicent stuck. Henry Charles Knight passed away in 2001 in Orange County, Virginia, USA.

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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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Life Timeline

1921

Birth of Henry Charles Knight in Michigan, USA

Birth

2001

Death of Henry Charles Knight in Orange County, Virginia, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Knight

This ancestor line traces from Faumont, Glamorganshire, Wales (1375) to Michigan, USA (1921) across 19 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Henry Knight (1921–2001) was born in Michigan, USA and died in Orange County, Virginia, 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 Henry 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 19 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.
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