Who was John McKnight?

John McKnight (1779–1860) was born in Old Rowan, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States and died in Galloway, Fayette, Tennessee, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John McKnight 1779–1860

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

Born 17 Sep 1779 · Old Rowan, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States

Died 12 Jun 1860 · Galloway, Fayette, Tennessee, USA

Father George Alexander Mcknight

Mother Catherine Lee

Siblings Catherine Mcknight, Elizabeth Mcknight, George Mcknight, Jane Mcknight, Joseph Lee Mcknight, Roger Lee Mcknight, William Mcknight

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Immediate Family

Parents

George Alexander Mcknight

Catherine Lee

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Children

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Biography

The story of John McKnight began in 1779 in Old Rowan, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States. John McKnight passed away in 1860 in Galloway, Fayette, Tennessee, USA.

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1779

Birth of John McKnight in Old Rowan, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States

Birth

1860

Death of John McKnight in Galloway, Fayette, Tennessee, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John McKnight

This ancestor line traces from Down, Down, Northern Ireland (1700) to Old Rowan, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States (1779) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John McKnight (1779–1860) was born in Old Rowan, Forsyth, North Carolina, United States and died in Galloway, Fayette, Tennessee, 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 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 3 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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