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Sarah McKnight 1775–1868

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

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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B Reliability
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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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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 21 Jan 1775 · Forsyth County, North Carolina, British Colony
Died 2 Feb 1868 · Talorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA
Father George Alexander Mcknight
Mother Mary Elrod (1755–1819)

Researchers connected through Sarah McKnight 1775–1868

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1775, Sarah McKnight entered the world in Forsyth County, North Carolina, British Colony, born to george alexander mcknight and mary b elrod. Sarah McKnight passed away in 1868 in Talorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1775
Birth of Sarah McKnight in Forsyth County, North Carolina, British Colony
Birth
1868
Death of Sarah McKnight in Talorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah McKnight

This ancestor line traces from Down, Down, Northern Ireland (1700) to Forsyth County, North Carolina, British Colony (1775) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah McKnight (1775–1868) was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina, British Colony and died in Talorsville, Alexander County, North Carolina, 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah 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.

Sarah McKnight's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Sarah McKnight PTP
1775–1868
Forsyth County, North Carolina, British Colony
Parents
Unknown
Mary B Elrod PTP
1755–1819
Yadkin River, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Sarah McKnight's Descendants

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Sarah McKnight PTP 1775–1868