Who was Marion Knight?

Marion Knight (1652–1741) was born in Haddingtonshire (East Lothian), Scotland, Haddington and died in Hawkshead, Lancashire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Marion Knight 1652–1741

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

Born 20 Dec 1652 · Haddingtonshire (East Lothian), Scotland, Haddington

Died 20 Jan 1741 · Hawkshead, Lancashire, England

Father William Knight

Mother Agnes Bower

Spouse Robert Turnboll Blount Wilsone

Children Jonet Wilsone

Records

Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, …

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Knight

Agnes Bower

Spouse(s)

Robert Turnboll Blount Wilsone

Children

Jonet Wilsone

Biography

The story of Marion Knight began in 1652 in Haddingtonshire (East Lothian), Scotland, Haddington. Marion Knight married robert turnboll blount wilsone, and had children including jonet wilsone. Marion Knight passed away in 1741 in Hawkshead, Lancashire, England.

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Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

Life Timeline

1652

Birth of Marion Knight in Haddingtonshire (East Lothian), Scotland, Haddington

Birth

1653

Marion Knight was baptized in, Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland

Baptism

1741

Death of Marion Knight in Hawkshead, Lancashire, England

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Marion Knight

This ancestor line traces from Canongate, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland (1602) to Haddingtonshire (East Lothian), Scotland, Haddington (1652) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Marion Knight (1652–1741) was born in Haddingtonshire (East Lothian), Scotland, Haddington and died in Hawkshead, Lancashire, England. 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 Marion 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.
: 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.