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Benjamin Knight 1885–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 MAY 1885

Birth Location: Elgin, Union, Oregon, USA

Death Date: 17 May 1965

Death Location: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington,USA

Father: Robert Knight

Mother: Martha Harris

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Benjamin Knight began in 1885 in Elgin, Union, Oregon, USA. In 1900, Benjamin Knight resided in Milton, Umatilla, Oregon, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Knight resided in Walla Walla Ward 1, Walla Walla, Washington. Benjamin Knight passed away in 1965 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington,USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Knight began in 1885 in Elgin, Union, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Knight resided in Milton, Umatilla, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Knight resided in Walla Walla Ward 1, Walla Walla, Washington.
  • Benjamin Knight passed away in 1965 in Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington,USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Knight
1845–1921
Birth Location: Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, USA
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Martha Harris
1850–1903
Birth Location: Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, United States
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Knight's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Knight
1885–1965
Birth Place: Elgin, Union, Oregon, USA
Parents
Robert Richardson Knight
1845–1921
Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, USA
Martha (Ellen) Harris
1850–1903
Milan, Sullivan, Missouri, United States
Grandparents
William (Woodson) Knight
1805–1860
Caswell, North Carolina, USA
Susan (Payne) Harrison
1819–1860
Caswell, NC, USA
Joseph Harris
1821–1912
Stokes, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Ann) Sturgill
1819–1888
Ashe, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Knight
1772–1864
Judith Dameron
1779–1850
Andrew Harrison
1764–1831
Mary Richardson
1782–1834
Charles Harris
1775–1870
Priscilla Collins
1783–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Knight's Timeline

5 Records

1885
6 MAY 1885
Birth of Benjamin Knight in Elgin, Union, Oregon, USA
Elgin, Union, Oregon, USA
1900
1900
Age 15
Benjamin Knight resided here in Milton, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
Milton, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
Benjamin Knight resided here in Walla Walla Ward 1, Walla Walla, Washington
Walla Walla Ward 1, Walla Walla, Washington
1930
1930
Age 45
Benjamin Knight resided here in Pasco, Franklin, Washington
Pasco, Franklin, Washington
1965
17 May 1965
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Knight in Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington,USA
Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington,USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 MAY 1885
    Event Place: Elgin, Union, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 536-05-8085; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pasco, Franklin, Washington; Roll: 2486; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 1033.0; FHL microfilm: 2342220
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Columbia; Roll: 1991536
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Milton, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: 1352; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1241352
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Walla Walla Ward 1, Walla Walla, Washington; Roll: T624_1673; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0256; FHL microfilm: 1375686

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Milton, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Milton, Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: 1352; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0114; FHL microfilm: 1241352

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Walla Walla Ward 1, Walla Walla, Washington
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Walla Walla Ward 1, Walla Walla, Washington; Roll: T624_1673; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0256; FHL microfilm: 1375686

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pasco, Franklin, Washington
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pasco, Franklin, Washington; Roll: 2486; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 1033.0; FHL microfilm: 2342220

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbia, Washington
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Columbia; Roll: 1991536

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Walla Walla
    Record Source: Washington Death Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1965
    Event Place: Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington,USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 536-05-8085; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Washington Death Index
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