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John Brewer Knox 1850–1924

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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Knox 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 May 1850 · Hootenville, Upson, Georgia, USA
Died 17 Feb 1924 · Troy, Pike, Alabama, USA
Father Dr Oscar Fitz Allen Knox
Mother Susan M Knox
Spouse Laulla M Knox
Children Mabel Persons

Researchers connected through John Knox 1850–1924

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Biography

The story of John Brewer Knox began in 1850 in Hootenville, Upson, Georgia, USA. In 1860, John Brewer Knox resided in Eastern Division, Pike, Alabama, USA. John Brewer Knox married laulla m knox, and had children including mabel persons. John Brewer Knox passed away in 1924 in Troy, Pike, Alabama, USA.

Sources

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    Record Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974 - Findmypast

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    Record US Census 1870 - Findmypast

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    Record US Census 1880 - Findmypast

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    Record US Census 1920 - Findmypast

Life Timeline

1850
Birth of John Brewer Knox in Hootenville, Upson, Georgia, USA
Birth
1860
John Brewer Knox resided here in Eastern Division, Pike, Alabama, USA
Residence
1870
John Brewer Knox resided here in Dixon's, Beat 7, Pike, Alabama, United States
Residence
1880
John Brewer Knox resided here in Pike, Alabama, United States
Residence
1920
John Brewer Knox resided here in Trvy Part Of Ward 1, Pike, Alabama
Residence
1924
Death of John Brewer Knox in Troy, Pike, Alabama, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Knox

This ancestor line traces from Botetourt County, Virginia, USA (1765) to Hootenville, Upson, Georgia, USA (1850) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

John Knox (1850–1924) was born in Hootenville, Upson, Georgia, USA and died in Troy, Pike, Alabama, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.
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John Knox's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Brewer Knox PTP
1850–1924
Hootenville, Upson, Georgia, USA
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John Knox's Descendants

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John Brewer Knox PTP 1850–1924