Roger Lee McKnight 1767–1851
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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
Researchers connected through Roger McKnight 1767–1851
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Immediate Family
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
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1Census 1800 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1840 United States Federal Census
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3Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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4Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index
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5Marriage Records Indiana, Marriage Collection
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6Record Indiana, Marriages, 1810-2001
Life Timeline
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.
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.
- 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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Roger McKnight's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record