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Lydia Jane McKnight 1851–1913

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 Lydia McKnight in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 29 Mar 1851 · Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Died 2 Dec 1913 · Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Father Elijah Mcknight
Mother Louisa Stipp (1822–1865)
Siblings George Washington Mcknight, John Wesley Mcknight, Levi Marion Mcknight, Mary Ann Mcknight

Researchers connected through Lydia McKnight 1851–1913

and 1 more tree owner connected with Lydia McKnight 1851–1913

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Lydia Jane McKnight began in 1851 in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA. Lydia Jane McKnight passed away in 1913 in Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA.

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Life Timeline

1851
Birth of Lydia Jane McKnight in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Birth
1913
Death of Lydia Jane McKnight in Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia McKnight

This ancestor line traces from Arnhem, Gelderland, Nederland (1639) to Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA (1851) across 8 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lydia McKnight (1851–1913) was born in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA and died in Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, 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 Lydia 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 8 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.

Lydia McKnight's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Lydia Jane McKnight PTP
1851–1913
Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Parents
Unknown
Louisa Stipp PTP
1822–1865
Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Lydia McKnight's Descendants

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Lydia Jane McKnight PTP 1851–1913