Peter K Knox 1816–1878
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Knox in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1816, Peter K Knox entered the world in Virginia, born to leonard knox ii and martha ann patsy kelly. In 1840, Peter K Knox resided in Lake, Logan, Ohio, USA. In 1850, Peter K Knox resided in District 13, Wapello, Iowa, USA. Peter K Knox married mary h peach, and had children including emma m knox, margret e knox. Peter K Knox passed away in 1878 in Chillicothe, Wapello, Iowa, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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3Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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4Census 1870 United States Federal Census
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5Marriage Records Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993
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6Burial Records Iowa, Cemetery Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Knox
This ancestor line traces from Renfrewshire, Scotland (1708) to Virginia (1816) across 6 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Peter Knox (1816–1878) was born in Virginia and died in Chillicothe, Wapello, Iowa, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Related Records
Peter Knox's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record