Who was Olive Knight?

Olive Knight (1903–1980) was born in Blytheville, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA and died in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Olive May Knight 1903–1980

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 19 Mar 1903 · Blytheville, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA

Died 25 Mar 1980 · Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Father William Berry Knight

Mother Sarah Jane Mccraw

Siblings Alma Knight, Annie H Knight, Benjamin Franklin Knight, Caladonia Knight, Gertrude Knight

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Berry Knight

Sarah Jane Mccraw

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1903, Olive May Knight entered the world in Blytheville, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA, born to william berry knight and sarah jane mccraw. Olive May Knight passed away in 1980 in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

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Life Timeline

1903

Birth of Olive May Knight in Blytheville, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA

Birth

1980

Death of Olive May Knight in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Olive Knight

This ancestor line traces from ,Mississippi,Arkansas,USA (1856) to Blytheville, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA (1903) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Olive Knight (1903–1980) was born in Blytheville, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA and died in Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. 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 Olive 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 2 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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