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Aaron McKnight 1821–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Aug 1821

Birth Location: Olanta, Florence, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1863

Death Location: Dale, Alabama, United States

Father: Samuel Mcknight

Mother: Elizabeth HALLIDAY

Spouse(s): Mary Floyd

Children(s): Aaron McKnight, Eddy Mcknight, Robert Mcknight, George McKnight, Aaron McKnight

Aaron McKnight was born in 1821 in Olanta, Florence, South Carolina, United States, the child of Samuel Aaron Mcknight And Elizabeth Halliday. In 1850, Aaron McKnight resided in Southern Division, Dale, Alabama. In 1860, Aaron McKnight resided in Dale, Alabama, United States. Aaron McKnight married Mary Elizabeth Floyd, and had children including Aaron Mcknight, Eddy Mcknight, George Thompson Mcknight, Robert Mcknight. Aaron McKnight passed away in 1863 in Dale, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • Aaron McKnight was born in 1821 in Olanta, Florence, South Carolina, United States, the child of Samuel Aaron Mcknight And Elizabeth Halliday.
  • In 1850, Aaron McKnight resided in Southern Division, Dale, Alabama.
  • In 1860, Aaron McKnight resided in Dale, Alabama, United States.
  • Aaron McKnight married Mary Elizabeth Floyd, and had children including Aaron Mcknight, Eddy Mcknight, George Thompson Mcknight, Robert Mcknight.
  • Aaron McKnight passed away in 1863 in Dale, Alabama, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Aaron McKnight's Ancestors

Self
Aaron McKnight
1821–1863
Birth Place: Olanta, Florence, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Samuel Aaron Mcknight
1800–1880
Williamsburg, Williamsburg, South Carolina, United States
Elizabeth HALLIDAY
1811–1818
Dumfrees, Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Aaron McKnight's Descendants

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Aaron McKnight (28 Aug 1821–1863) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Floyd (13 Jan 1830–7 Jul 1910)
  1. 1. Aaron McKnight 1868–1950
  2. 2. Eddy Mcknight 1870–
  3. 3. Robert Mcknight 1863–
  4. 4. George (Thompson) McKnight 1851–1930 m. Mattie (Louise) Arinton 1854–1927
    1. 1. Arthur (Coleman McKnight) Sr 1891–1975
    2. 2. Nora Spencer 1886–1970
    3. 3. John (Chester) McKnight 1881–1960
    4. 4. Donah (Ellen) McKnight 1872–1941 m. Morgan (L) Wise 1870–1958
      1. 1. Bessie (Leigh) Hardwick 1892–1914 m. James (Alexander) Hardwick 1885–1974
        1. 1. Gladys (Ellen) Hardwick 1912–2001 m. Harry Harris 1909–2004 m. Harry Harris 1909–2004
        2. 2. Clyde (Elizabeth) Carnes 1912–1991
        3. 3. Florrie (Lee) Freeman 1914–2002 m. Austin (FREEMAN) Collier 1913–1995
      2. 2. Bonnie (Viola) Wise 1890–1899
    5. 5. James (A. Mc) Knight 1874–1944 m. Della Martin 1875–1938
      1. 1. Hilda McKnight 1896–
      2. 2. Nora Mcknight 1904–
      3. 3. Bonnie Mcknight 1910–
      4. 4. Jessie Mcknight 1916–
      5. 5. Porter Mcknight 1907–
      6. 6. Leman Mcknight 1898–
      7. 7. Lucile Mcknight 1911–
    6. 6. Thomas (W. Mc) Knight 1877–1942 m. Ella Mcknight 1877–
      1. 1. Kathleen Mcknight 1912–
      2. 2. Carrie Taylor 1899–
      3. 3. Evelyn Mcknight 1915–
    7. 7. Jessee (Mc Knight) Sr 1880–
  5. 5. Aaron McKnight 1821–1899

Aaron McKnight's Timeline

5 Records

1821
28 Aug 1821
Birth of Aaron McKnight in Olanta, Florence, South Carolina, United States
Olanta, Florence, South Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 29
Aaron McKnight resided here in Southern Division, Dale, Alabama
Southern Division, Dale, Alabama
1860
1860
Age 39
Aaron McKnight resided here in Dale, Alabama, United States
Dale, Alabama, United States
1863
1863
Age 42
Death of Aaron McKnight in Dale, Alabama, United States
Dale, Alabama, United States
1885
1885
Age 64
Aaron McKnight resided here in Franklin, Florida
Franklin, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Aug 1821
    Event Place: Olanta, Florence, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida, State Census
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Dale, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 516; Image: 18.
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Dale, Alabama; Roll: M432_4; Page: 211B; Image: .
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern Division, Dale, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama State Census
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Dale, Alabama; Roll: M432_4; Page: 211B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Dale, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Dale, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 516; Image: 18.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Franklin, Florida
    Record Source: Florida, State Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: Dale, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

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