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Allen Noel Knight 1776–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1776

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: Abt. 1854

Death Location: Tennessee,Cheatham Co.,Shady Grove Cemetery

Father: Solomon Knight

Mother: Elizabeth Simpson

Spouse(s): Rachael Paradise, Rachael Paradise

Children(s): James Knight

In 1776, Allen Noel Knight entered the world in North Carolina, born to Solomon Moman Knight And Elizabeth Simpson. In 1800, Allen Noel Knight resided in York District, South Carolina. In 1810, Allen Noel Knight resided in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States. Allen Noel Knight married Rachael Paradise, and had children including James A Knight. Allen Noel Knight passed away in 1854 in Tennessee,Cheatham Co.,Shady Grove Cemetery.

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Biography

  • In 1776, Allen Noel Knight entered the world in North Carolina, born to Solomon Moman Knight And Elizabeth Simpson.
  • In 1800, Allen Noel Knight resided in York District, South Carolina.
  • In 1810, Allen Noel Knight resided in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States.
  • Allen Noel Knight married Rachael Paradise, and had children including James A Knight.
  • Allen Noel Knight passed away in 1854 in Tennessee,Cheatham Co.,Shady Grove Cemetery.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Knight
1746–1785
Birth Location: Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Elizabeth Simpson
1730–1803
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rachael Paradise
1777–1858
Birth Location: VA
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Rachael Paradise
1777–1858
Birth Location: VA
RP

Children(s)

James Knight
1814–1900
Birth Location: Tennessee,Davidson Co.
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Allen Knight's Ancestors

Self
Allen Knight
1776–1854
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Solomon Moman Knight
1746–1785
Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Elizabeth Simpson
1730–1803
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Able Knight
1715–1810
Byberry, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Rachel Knight
1719–1803
Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Samuel 6thGG
1700–1782
Darcy Andrew
1702–1725
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Hair
1680–1730
Margaret Malbone
1680–1740

Allen Knight's Descendants

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Allen (Noel) Knight (1776–Abt. 1854) m. Rachael Paradise (ABT 1777–1858) m. Rachael Paradise (ABT 1777–1858)
  1. 1. James (A) Knight 1814–1900 m. Nancy Arrington 1818–
    1. 1. George (W) Knight 1842–1913 m. Mary Knight 1835–1914 m. Mary Knight 1845–
      1. 1. Mollie Hunter 1861–1901 m. John ((provisional)) Hunter 1856– m. William (Thomas) Hunter 1858–1946 m. John ((provisional)) Hunter 1856–
        1. 1. Robert (Lee) Hunter 1897–1962 m. Minnie (Ethel) Cooksey 1904–1983 m. Katherine (Beatrice) Clark 1923–2005
        2. 2. Nora Hunter 1887–1981 m. Robert Russom 1882– m. Robert (E) Reasoner 1891–1936
        3. 3. Mattie Hunter 1892–
      2. 2. Irene Knight 1865–
      3. 3. Ann Knight 1872–
      4. 4. Anna Knight 1884–
      5. 5. George (W) Knight 1862–
      6. 6. Margaret (C) Knight 1866–
      7. 7. George Knight 1862–
      8. 8. M.C. Knight 1866–
      9. 9. Arena Knight 1870–
      10. 10. S.A. Knight 1873–
      11. 11. M.I. Knight 1874–
      12. 12. B.T. Knight 1876–
      13. 13. Andrew Knight 1878– m. Lula Knight 1880–
        1. 1. Minor Knight 1903–
        2. 2. Luster Knight 1906–
        3. 3. Obera Knight 1907–
        4. 4. Lena Knight 1912–
        5. 5. Anie Knight 1916–
        6. 6. Sam Knight 1915–
        7. 7. Charlie Knight 1919–
        8. 8. Mina Night 1902–
        9. 9. Allie Knight 1920–
        10. 10. Baily Knight 1924–1996
      14. 14. Andy Knight 1876–1965
      15. 15. Nancy (Elizabeth) Sirman 1867–1938
    2. 2. Mary (A) Knight 1849–1923 m. Stephens Sanders 1848–1921
      1. 1. Rufus Saunders 1881–
      2. 2. Tom Saunders 1885–
      3. 3. Joseph Saunders 1887–
      4. 4. Francis Saunders 1889–
      5. 5. Betty Saunders 1892–
    3. 3. Adlean Knight 1852–
    4. 4. Marthena Knight 1855–
    5. 5. Peter (F) Knight 1856–1929 m. Louise (Melissa) Knight 1855–1952 m. Melissa Knight 1875–
      1. 1. Mary (Alice) Frazier 1883–1969
      2. 2. Amanda (Dorothy) Brown 1889–1967
      3. 3. Samuel (W) Knight 1881–1926
      4. 4. Myrim (Martha Ann) Knight 1895–1914
      5. 5. Mary (A) Knight 1884–
      6. 6. Margaret (E) Knight 1885–
      7. 7. Amanda (D) Knight 1889–
      8. 8. Peter (F) Knight 1891–1967 m. Dora (C) Knight 1894–
      9. 9. Frank Knight 1888–
      10. 10. Bettie Nunley 1890–
    6. 6. Aringsar Knight 1866–

Allen Knight's Timeline

8 Records

1776
1776
Birth of Allen Noel Knight in North Carolina
North Carolina
1800
1800
Age 24
Allen Noel Knight resided here in York District, South Carolina
York District, South Carolina
1810
1810
Age 34
Allen Noel Knight resided here in Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States
Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 44
Allen Noel Knight resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 54
Allen Noel Knight resided here in Bedford, Tennessee, USA
Bedford, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 64
Allen Noel Knight resided here in Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 74
Allen Noel Knight resided here in Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1854
Abt. 1854
Age 78
Death of Allen Noel Knight in Tennessee,Davidson Co.
Tennessee,Davidson Co.

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1776
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 486.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: AYE
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 24, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_875; Page: 352A; Image: 706

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: York District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Chester, Chester, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Page: 87; NARA Roll: M33_122; Image: 101

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Bedford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Bedford, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 174; Page: 69; Family History Library Film: 0024532

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Davidson, Tennessee; Page: 371

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Place: Davidson, Tennessee; Archive Collection Number: T1135; Roll: Roll 1; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 24, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_875; Page: 352A; Image: 706

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt. 1854
    Event Place: Tennessee,Davidson Co.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tennessee,Cheatham Co.,Shady Grove Cemetery
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