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Abel Knight 1775–1869 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1775-02-24

Birth Location: marlboro, south carolina

Death Date: 1869

Death Location: mississippi

Father: Solomon Knight

Mother: Elizabeth Simpson

Spouse(s): Sarah Howell, Mary Starbuck

Children(s): Thomas KNIGHT

In 1775, Abel Knight entered the world in marlboro, south carolina, born to Solomon Moman Knight And Elizabeth Simpson. In 1820, Abel Knight resided in Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States. In 1830, Abel Knight resided in Guilford, North Carolina, United States. Abel Knight married Mary Starbuck, Sarah Howell, and had children including Thomas Washington Knight. Abel Knight passed away in 1869 in mississippi.

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Biography

  • In 1775, Abel Knight entered the world in marlboro, south carolina, born to Solomon Moman Knight And Elizabeth Simpson.
  • In 1820, Abel Knight resided in Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1830, Abel Knight resided in Guilford, North Carolina, United States.
  • Abel Knight married Mary Starbuck, Sarah Howell, and had children including Thomas Washington Knight.
  • Abel Knight passed away in 1869 in mississippi.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Knight
1746–1785
Birth Location: Guilford, North Carolina
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Elizabeth Simpson
1748–1804
Birth Location: Anson, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Howell
1788–1838
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
SH
Mary Starbuck
1782–1820
Birth Location: Nantucket, Massachusetts
MS

Children(s)

Thomas KNIGHT
1819–1857
Birth Location: Chesterfeild Co. South Carolina
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Abel Knight's Ancestors

Self
Abel Knight
1775–1869
Birth Place: marlboro, south carolina
Parents
Solomon "Moman" Knight
1746–1785
Guilford, North Carolina
Elizabeth Simpson
1748–1804
Anson, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Abel Knight
1715–1803
Bucks Co. Pennsylvania
Rachel Hare
1719–1803
Bucks Co. Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Knight
1685–1774
Sarah Plumly
1690–1751
Samuel Hare
1700–1782
Darcy Andrew
1702–1725
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Giles Knight
1653–1726
Mary English
1655–1732

Abel Knight's Descendants

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Abel Knight (1775-02-24–1869) m. Sarah Howell (1788–1838) m. Mary Starbuck (1782-02-20–1820)
  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
      1. 1. John (W) Perry 1866–1880
      2. 2. Mary (A.) Perry 1874–1880
      3. 3. Nancy (Bell) Perry 1871–1942 m. Thomas (Chandler) Berry 1865–1929
      4. 4. Emma Perry 1869–1880
      5. 5. John (W.) Perry 1866–1933
      6. 6. Thomas Perry 1865–1957 m. Molly Garner 1873–1960
      7. 7. Benjamin (C.) Perry 1863–1944 m. Rachel (R) Perry 1865– m. Sarah (Francis E.) Dement 1867–1927
        1. 1. Ermer Perry 1898–
        2. 2. Elmer (L) Perry 1906–1993
        3. 3. Baby (Boy) Perry 1911–1911
        4. 4. Bessie (Estelle) Perry 1909–1994
        5. 5. Elma (Lorene) Perry 1905–1993
        6. 6. Hattie (Jewell) Perry 1903–1969
        7. 7. Elijah (Earl) Perry 1901–
        8. 8. Flora (Emma) Perry 1899–1940 m. H. (A.) Horne 1896–1945
        9. 9. Charles (Pearl) Perry 1897–1949
        10. 10. Benjamin (Franklin) Perry 1895–1962 m. Lula Unknown 1894–1956
        11. 11. Onie (Mae) Perry 1893–1894
        12. 12. Lillie (L.) Perry 1892–
        13. 13. Mary (E.) Perry 1890–1976 m. Robert Kendrick 1891–1953
        14. 14. Callie (Belle) Perry 1888–1966 m. William (M.) Odum 1883–1961
        15. 15. Martha (E.) Perry 1884–1953 m. John (O.) Connell 1878–
        16. 16. Sarah (Francis) Perry 1886–1968 m. William (Francis) Whitaker 1883–1937
      8. 8. David Perry 1859–1930 m. Mary (Alice) Odom 1859–1943
        1. 1. Myrtle (Ellen) Perry 1896–1988
        2. 2. Robert (Finley) Perry 1894–1962
        3. 3. Malachi ("Kie") Perry 1888–1974
        4. 4. Joe (Ab) Perry 1892–1930
        5. 5. James (William) Perry 1884–1891
        6. 6. Mary (Susan "Mollie") Perry 1881–1960
        7. 7. Maggie (Bell) Perry 1886–1954
        8. 8. Charles (Franklin) Perry 1890–1972
        9. 9. John (Thomas) Perry 1887–1931
        10. 10. Chatham Perry 1885–
        11. 11. Nettie (Lou) Perry 1900–1974 m. Albert (Monroe) Lusk 1893–1962
        12. 12. Kate ("Katie" Lanora) Perry 1898–1972 m. Andrew (Jackson) Middleton 1887–1973
      9. 9. Nellie (Jane) Perry 1860–1939 m. Jim (Wesley) NORTON 1854–1887 m. Richard (Phillip, "R P") Pierce 1859–1938 m. Charles (Stephen, "Bone") Johnson 1853–1927 m. James (Borough) Starkey 1860–1905
        1. 1. Birdie (Lee) Starkey 1894–1918 m. James (Frank) Dickson 1885–1963
        2. 2. William (M.) Norton 1891–1948 m. Maggie McCreight 1891–1968
        3. 3. Wesley Norton 1889–1964 m. Millie (Sopha) Laymance 1886–1972
        4. 4. Gertie (Mae) Starkey 1894–1986 m. William (Claude) Higgins 1886–1964

Abel Knight's Timeline

8 Records

1775
1775-02-24
Birth of Abel Knight in marlboro, south carolina
marlboro, south carolina
1820
1820
Age 45
Abel Knight resided here in Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 55
Abel Knight resided here in Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Guilford, North Carolina, United States
1837
1837
Age 62
Abel Knight resided here in Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
1840
1840
Age 65
Abel Knight resided here in Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
1850
1850
Age 75
Abel Knight resided here in Subdivision 23, Choctaw, Mississippi
Subdivision 23, Choctaw, Mississippi
1860
1860
Age 85
Abel Knight resided here in Twp 19, Choctaw County, MS
Twp 19, Choctaw County, MS
1869
1869
Age 94
Death of Abel Knight in mississippi
mississippi

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1775-02-24
    Event Place: marlboro, south carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1775; Birth city: Greensboro; Birth state: NC
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 19, Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: M653_579; Page: 352; Image: 358; Family History Library Film: 803579
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 23, Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: M432_370; Page: 97A; Image: 200

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Chesterfield, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Chesterfield, South Carolina; Page: 125; NARA Roll: M33_119; Image: 258

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Guilford, North Carolina; Page: 151; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 121; Family History Film: 0018087

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: Mississippi, State and Territorial Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Choctaw, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: 215; Page: 87; Image: 177; Family History Library Film: 0014841

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 September 1848
    Event Place: Webster, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: U.S., General Land Office Records, 1776-2015

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 23, Choctaw, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Subdivision 23, Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: M432_370; Page: 97A; Image: 200

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Twp 19, Choctaw County, MS
    Record Source:
    [1] Mississippi, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 19, Choctaw, Mississippi; Roll: M653_579; Page: 352; Image: 358; Family History Library Film: 803579

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1869
    Event Place: mississippi
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