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Abel Knight 1715–1803 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1715

Birth Location: Bucks Co. Pennsylvania

Death Date: 1803-11-12

Death Location: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Thomas Knight

Mother: Sarah Plumly

Spouse(s): Rachel Hare

Children(s): Abel Knight, Thomas Knight, Solomon Knight

In 1715, Abel Knight entered the world in Bucks Co. Pennsylvania, born to Thomas Knight And Sarah Plumly. In 1766, Abel Knight resided in Early Tax List, Rowan County, NC. In 1790, Abel Knight resided in Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA. Abel Knight married Rachel Hare, and had children including Abel Knight, Solomon Moman Knight, Thomas Knight. Abel Knight passed away in 1803 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1715, Abel Knight entered the world in Bucks Co. Pennsylvania, born to Thomas Knight And Sarah Plumly.
  • In 1766, Abel Knight resided in Early Tax List, Rowan County, NC.
  • In 1790, Abel Knight resided in Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Abel Knight married Rachel Hare, and had children including Abel Knight, Solomon Moman Knight, Thomas Knight.
  • Abel Knight passed away in 1803 in Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Knight
1685–1774
Birth Location: BYBERRY TWNSHP, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
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Sarah Plumly
1690–1751
Birth Location: middleton, Bucks Co. PA
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Spouses(s)

Rachel Hare
1719–1803
Birth Location: Bucks Co. Pennsylvania
RH

Children(s)

Abel Knight
1754–
Birth Location: –
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Thomas Knight
1742–1717
Birth Location: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
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Solomon Knight
1746–1785
Birth Location: Guilford, North Carolina
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Abel Knight's Ancestors

Self
Abel Knight
1715–1803
Birth Place: Bucks Co. Pennsylvania
Parents
Thomas Knight
1685–1774
BYBERRY TWNSHP, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
Sarah Plumly
1690–1751
middleton, Bucks Co. PA
Grandparents
Giles Knight
1653–1726
Lingfeild, Surrey, England'
Mary English
1655–1732
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Abel Knight's Descendants

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Abel Knight (1715–1803-11-12) m. Rachel Hare (1719–1803-12-24)
  1. 1. Abel Knight 1754–
  2. 2. Thomas Knight 1742–1717 m. Elizabeth 1745–1818
  3. 3. Solomon ("Moman") Knight 1746–1785 m. Elizabeth Simpson 1748–1804
    1. 1. Abel Knight 1775–1869 m. Sarah Howell 1788–1838 m. Mary Starbuck 1782–1820
      1. 1. Thomas (Washington) KNIGHT 1819–1857 m. Nancy (Adeline) Manuel 1824–1885
        1. 1. Mary (Ann) Knight 1840–1900
        2. 2. George (Washington) Knight 1849–1914
        3. 3. Susannah (Belle) Knight 1856–
        4. 4. Nancy (E) Knight 1847–1926
        5. 5. Manerva (Catherine) Knight 1852–1938
        6. 6. Margaret (A) Knight 1855–
        7. 7. John (Franklin) Knight 1850–1918
        8. 8. Nelly (J) Knight 1846–1911
        9. 9. Abel (Alexander) Knight 1844–1862
        10. 10. Thad Knight 1849–
        11. 11. Epsie (Elizabeth) Knight 1842–1921 m. William (P.) Perry 1830–1894

Abel Knight's Timeline

8 Records

1715
1715
Birth of Abel Knight in Bucks Co. Pennsylvania
Bucks Co. Pennsylvania
1766
1766
Age 51
Abel Knight resided here in Early Tax List, Rowan County, NC
Early Tax List, Rowan County, NC
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 75
Abel Knight resided here in Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
1791
1791
Age 76
Abel Knight resided here in Plumstead, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Plumstead, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800
Age 85
Abel Knight resided here in Salisbury, Guilford, North Carolina
Salisbury, Guilford, North Carolina
1803
1803-11-12
Age 88
Death of Abel Knight in Guilford, North Carolina
Guilford, North Carolina
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 95
Abel Knight resided here in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1810
1810
Age 95
Abel Knight - Probate in Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: Bucks Co. Pennsylvania
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1766
    Event Place: Early Tax List, Rowan County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Bucks, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 8; Page: 177; Family History Library Film: 0568148

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1791
    Event Place: Plumstead, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Bucks County, Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax Records, The Bucks County Historical Society; Doylestown, Pennsylvania; Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Tax Records, 1782-1860; Collection: Title No. 102; Roll Number: 26

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Salisbury, Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Guilford, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 685; Image: 642; Family History Library Film: 337907

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 944; Image: Ncm252_40-0309; FHL Roll: 0337913

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Guilford County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Guilford, North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1803-11-12
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Guilford County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Guilford, North Carolina
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