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Leon Herbert Kniskern 1935–2009

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Leon Kniskern in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 9 Mar 1935 · Gloversville, Fulton, New York, USA
Died 16 Aug 2009 · Oregon City, Clackamas, Oregon, USA
Father
Mother Alice Hill (1911–1993)
Siblings
Records
1940 United States Federal Census U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … Oregon, Marriage Indexes

Researchers connected through Leon Kniskern 1935–2009

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Immediate Family

Parents
Alice Hill
1911–1993
Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Leon Herbert Kniskern began in 1935 in Gloversville, Fulton, New York, USA. Leon Herbert Kniskern passed away in 2009 in Oregon City, Clackamas, Oregon, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1940 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  3. 3
    Marriage Records Oregon, Marriage Indexes

Life Timeline

1935
Birth of Leon Herbert Kniskern in Gloversville, Fulton, New York, USA
Birth
2009
Death of Leon Herbert Kniskern in Oregon City, Clackamas, Oregon, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Leon Kniskern

This ancestor line traces from Cobb's Court, Reculver, Kent, England (1561) to Gloversville, Fulton, New York, USA (1935) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Leon Kniskern (1935–2009) was born in Gloversville, Fulton, New York, USA and died in Oregon City, Clackamas, Oregon, USA. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Leon 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 12 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.

Related Records

Alice Hill
1911–1993 · Mother

Leon Kniskern's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Leon Herbert Kniskern PTP
1935–2009
Gloversville, Fulton, New York, USA
Parents
Unknown
Alice Elva Hill PTP
1911–1993
Ardmore, Fall River, SD
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Edith Alice Hallenbeck PTP
1883–1931
Millard, Douglas, Nebraska

Leon Kniskern's Descendants

1.
LK
Leon Herbert Kniskern PTP 1935–2009