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William Henry KNIGHTON 1878–1960

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

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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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William KNIGHTON 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: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 28 Oct 1878 · Woods Cross, Davis, Utah, USA
Died 28 Jul 1960 · Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
Father William Knighton
Mother Mary Ann Stacey
Spouse Mary Ellen King
Children Myron Jay Knighton

Researchers connected through William KNIGHTON 1878–1960

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Biography

William Henry KNIGHTON was born in 1878 in Woods Cross, Davis, Utah, USA, the child of william knighton and mary ann stacey. William Henry KNIGHTON married mary ellen king, and had children including myron jay knighton. William Henry KNIGHTON passed away in 1960 in Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA.

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Life Timeline

1878
Birth of William Henry KNIGHTON in Woods Cross, Davis, Utah, USA
Birth
1960
Death of William Henry KNIGHTON in Bountiful, Davis, Utah, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William KNIGHTON

This ancestor line traces from North Wingfield, Derbyshire, England (1823) to Woods Cross, Davis, Utah, USA (1878) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William KNIGHTON (1878–1960) was born in Woods Cross, Davis, Utah, USA and died in Bountiful, Davis, Utah, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William 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.

William KNIGHTON's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
William Henry KNIGHTON PTP
1878–1960
Woods Cross, Davis, Utah, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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William KNIGHTON's Descendants

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William Henry KNIGHTON PTP 1878–1960