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Bennie Knight 1915–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 December 1915

Birth Location: Valdosta, USA

Death Date: 9 Nov 1984

Death Location: Clyattville, Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: James Sr.

Mother: Charity Marshall

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In 1915, Bennie Knight entered the world in Valdosta, USA, born to James Jim Knight Sr And Charity Marshall. In 1920, Bennie Knight resided in Clyattville, Lowndes, Georgia. In 1940, Bennie Knight resided in Clyattville, Lowndes, Georgia, United States. Bennie Knight passed away in 1984 in Clyattville, Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Bennie Knight entered the world in Valdosta, USA, born to James Jim Knight Sr And Charity Marshall.
  • In 1920, Bennie Knight resided in Clyattville, Lowndes, Georgia.
  • In 1940, Bennie Knight resided in Clyattville, Lowndes, Georgia, United States.
  • Bennie Knight passed away in 1984 in Clyattville, Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Bennie Knight's Ancestors

Self
Bennie Knight
1915–1984
Birth Place: Valdosta, USA
Parents
James Jim Knight, Sr.
1874–1962
Clyattville, Georgia, USA
Charity Marshall
1880–1947
Clyattville, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Robert Knight
1828–
Georgia
Georgia (Eliza) Knight
1832–
Georgia
Solomon Marshall
1826–1918
Georgia, USA
Elizabeth Mitchell
1840–
Clyattville, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Marshall
1802–1876
Tabitha Church
1803–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bennie Knight's Timeline

4 Records

1915
5 December 1915
Birth of Bennie Knight in Valdosta, USA
Valdosta, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Bennie Knight resided here in Clyattville, Lowndes, Georgia
Clyattville, Lowndes, Georgia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 25
Bennie Knight resided here in Clyattville, Lowndes, Georgia, United States
Clyattville, Lowndes, Georgia, United States
1984
9 Nov 1984
Age 69
Death of Bennie Knight in Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America
Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 December 1915
    Event Place: Valdosta, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 255-14-9934; Issue State: Georgia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 039587
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clyattville, Lowndes, Georgia; Roll: T625_267; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 119; Image: .
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clyattville, Lowndes, Georgia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clyattville, Lowndes, Georgia; Roll: T625_267; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 119; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Clyattville, Lowndes, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lowndes, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 039587

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1984
    Event Place: Valdosta, Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 255-14-9934; Issue State: Georgia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 039587
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clyattville, Lowndes County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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