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Joseph S. Knox 1794–1866

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Joseph Knox in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Apr 1794 · Bourbon, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Died 7 Jul 1866 · Livingston, Missouri, United States

Researchers connected through Joseph Knox 1794–1866

Immediate Family

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Biography

In 1794, Joseph S. Knox entered the world in Bourbon, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA. Joseph S. Knox passed away in 1866 in Livingston, Missouri, United States.

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    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

Life Timeline

1794
Birth of Joseph S. Knox in Bourbon, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Birth
1866
Death of Joseph S. Knox in Livingston, Missouri, United States
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Frequently Asked Questions

Joseph Knox (1794–1866) was born in Bourbon, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA and died in Livingston, Missouri, United States. 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 Joseph 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 1 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Joseph Knox's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Joseph S. Knox PTP
1794–1866
Bourbon, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
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Joseph Knox's Descendants

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Joseph S. Knox PTP 1794–1866