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Roger Lee McKnight 1767–1851

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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
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Roger McKnight in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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 8 Nov 1767 · Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Died 26 Sep 1851 · Orleans, Orange, IN
Father Catharine Lee Mcknight
Siblings Jane Mcknight, William Mcknight

Researchers connected through Roger McKnight 1767–1851

and 1 more tree owner connected with Roger McKnight 1767–1851

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1767, Roger Lee McKnight entered the world in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA, born to catharine lee mcknight. Roger Lee McKnight passed away in 1851 in Orleans, Orange, IN.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1800 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Census 1840 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

  5. 5
    Marriage Records Indiana, Marriage Collection

  6. 6
    Record Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001

Life Timeline

1767
Birth of Roger Lee McKnight in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1851
Death of Roger Lee McKnight in Orleans, Orange, IN
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Roger McKnight

This ancestor line traces from North Carolina, United States (1710) to Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA (1767) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Roger McKnight (1767–1851) was born in Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA and died in Orleans, Orange, IN. 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 Roger 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.
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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.

Roger McKnight's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Roger Lee McKnight PTP
1767–1851
Salisbury, Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Roger McKnight's Descendants

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Roger Lee McKnight PTP 1767–1851