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Alma Evelyn McKnight 1902–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Jan 1902

Birth Location: Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 27 Nov 1986

Death Location: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Frank McKnight

Mother: Emily Girdley

Spouse(s): Harold Edwards

Children(s): Harold Edwards

In 1902, Alma Evelyn McKnight entered the world in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA, born to Frank Asbury Mcknight And Emily Jane Girdley. In 1910, Alma Evelyn McKnight resided in Bedford Ward 4, Lawrence, Indiana, USA. In 1920, Alma Evelyn McKnight resided in Melrose, Curry, New Mexico, USA. Alma Evelyn McKnight married Harold Hugh Edwards, and had children including Harold Hugh Edwards. Alma Evelyn McKnight passed away in 1986 in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1902, Alma Evelyn McKnight entered the world in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA, born to Frank Asbury Mcknight And Emily Jane Girdley.
  • In 1910, Alma Evelyn McKnight resided in Bedford Ward 4, Lawrence, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1920, Alma Evelyn McKnight resided in Melrose, Curry, New Mexico, USA.
  • Alma Evelyn McKnight married Harold Hugh Edwards, and had children including Harold Hugh Edwards.
  • Alma Evelyn McKnight passed away in 1986 in El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank McKnight
1878–1943
Birth Location: Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN
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Emily Girdley
1882–1981
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Harold Edwards
1893–1960
Birth Location: Bozeman Montana
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Children(s)

Harold Edwards
1926–2014
Birth Location: El Paso, Texas, USA
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Alma McKnight's Ancestors

Self
Alma McKnight
1902–1986
Birth Place: Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Parents
Frank Asbury McKnight
1878–1943
Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN
Emily (Jane) Girdley
1882–1981
Indiana, USA
Grandparents
John (Wesley) McKnight
1842–1911
Heltonville, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Hudson
1846–1880
Heltonville, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elijah McKnight
1819–1887
Louisa Stipp
1822–1865
George Sr
1820–1897
Margaret Woolery
1825–1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George McKnight
1796–1869
Mary McGee
1803–1873
John Stipp
1792–1857
Maria Mauk
1799–1866
Washington Hudson
1788–1850
Barbara Hunt
1792–1827
Jacob Sr
1786–1866
Susannah Todd
1788–1868

Alma McKnight's Descendants

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Alma (Evelyn) McKnight (10 Jan 1902–27 Nov 1986) m. Harold (Hugh) Edwards (12 Jul 1893–29 April 1960)
  1. 1. Harold (Hugh) Edwards 1926–2014

Alma McKnight's Timeline

8 Records

1902
10 Jan 1902
Birth of Alma Evelyn McKnight in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Alma Evelyn McKnight resided here in Bedford Ward 4, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Bedford Ward 4, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Alma Evelyn McKnight resided here in Melrose, Curry, New Mexico, USA
Melrose, Curry, New Mexico, USA
1922
24 Sep 1922
Age 20
Alma Evelyn McKnight resided here in San Marcial, Socorro, New Mexico, USA
San Marcial, Socorro, New Mexico, USA
1935
1935
Age 33
Alma Evelyn McKnight resided here in Las Cruces, Dona Ana, New Mexico
Las Cruces, Dona Ana, New Mexico
1940
1940
Age 38
Alma Evelyn McKnight resided here in Las Cruces, Dona Ana, New Mexico, USA
Las Cruces, Dona Ana, New Mexico, USA
1959
1959
Age 57
Alma Evelyn McKnight resided here in El Paso, Texas, USA
El Paso, Texas, USA
1986
27 Nov 1986
Age 84
Death of Alma Evelyn McKnight in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1902
    Event Place: Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Las Cruces, Dona Ana, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02443; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 7-6
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Melrose, Curry, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1075; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 50
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bedford Ward 4, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: T624_364; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1374377
    [5] Florida, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: U.S. Citizen Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Key West, Florida; NAI Number: 2790482; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; R
    [6] Texas, Select County Marriage Index
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bedford Ward 4, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bedford Ward 4, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: T624_364; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1374377

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Melrose, Curry, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Melrose, Curry, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1075; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 50

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1922
    Event Place: San Marcial, Socorro, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: New Mexico and Texas, Select United Methodist Church Records, 1870-1970

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1924
    Event Place: Key West, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Florida, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: U.S. Citizen Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Key West, Florida; NAI Number: 2790482; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787 - 2004; R

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Las Cruces, Dona Ana, New Mexico
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Las Cruces, Dona Ana, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02443; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 7-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Las Cruces, Dona Ana, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Las Cruces, Dona Ana, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02443; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 7-6

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: El Paso, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: El Paso, TX
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1986
    Event Place: El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: El Paso County, Texas, Death Index, 1956-2010, El Paso County Texas Clerk; El Paso, Texas

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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