John Knox (1906–1983) was born in Texas and died in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Franklin Knox 1906–1983

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 Oct 1906 · Texas

Died 15 Oct 1983 · Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

Father William L Knox

Mother Florence Evelyn Sowers

Children Wayne Howard Knox

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Immediate Family

Parents

William L Knox

Florence Evelyn Sowers

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

Wayne Howard Knox

Biography

John Franklin Knox was born in 1906 in Texas, the child of william l knox and florence evelyn sowers. John Franklin Knox had children including wayne howard knox. John Franklin Knox passed away in 1983 in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA.

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1906

Birth of John Franklin Knox in Texas

Birth

1983

Death of John Franklin Knox in Houston, Harris, Texas, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Knox

This ancestor line traces from Kinross, Perth and Kinross, UK (1270) to Texas (1906) across 19 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Knox (1906–1983) was born in Texas and died in Houston, Harris, Texas, 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 (C) 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 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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