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
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Immediate Family
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.
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1Record Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974 - Findmypast
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2Record US Census 1870 - Findmypast
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3Record US Census 1880 - Findmypast
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4Record US Census 1920 - Findmypast
Life Timeline
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.
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