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Daniel Knight 1783–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jul 1783

Birth Location: Edgecomb, Lincoln, Maine, United States

Death Date: 30 Mar 1863

Death Location: Whitefield, Lincoln, Maine, United States

Father: John Knight

Mother: Sarah Dunton

Spouse(s): Betsey Hodgdon, Phoebe Dunton

Children(s): Samuel Knight, Prudence Knight, John Knight, Phebe Knight, Warren Knight, Mary Knight, Betsy Knight, Benjamin KNIGHT

The story of Daniel Knight began in 1783 in Edgecomb, Lincoln, Maine, United States. In 1810, Daniel Knight resided in Jeremysquam Island, Lincoln, Maine, United States. In 1820, Daniel Knight resided in Lincoln, Maine, United States. Daniel Knight married Betsey Hodgdon, Phoebe Dunton, and had children including Benjamin Hodgdon Knight, Betsy Knight, John Knight, Mary Polly Knight, Phebe Knight, Prudence Knight, Samuel Knight, Warren Knight. Daniel Knight passed away in 1863 in Whitefield, Lincoln, Maine, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Daniel Knight began in 1783 in Edgecomb, Lincoln, Maine, United States.
  • In 1810, Daniel Knight resided in Jeremysquam Island, Lincoln, Maine, United States.
  • In 1820, Daniel Knight resided in Lincoln, Maine, United States.
  • Daniel Knight married Betsey Hodgdon, Phoebe Dunton, and had children including Benjamin Hodgdon Knight, Betsy Knight, John Knight, Mary Polly Knight, Phebe Knight, Prudence Knight, Samuel Knight, Warren Knight.
  • Daniel Knight passed away in 1863 in Whitefield, Lincoln, Maine, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Knight
1743–1790
Birth Location: Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States
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Sarah Dunton
1749–1820
Birth Location: Westport, Lincoln, Maine, United States
SD

Spouses(s)

Betsey Hodgdon
1784–1811
Birth Location: Westport, Lincoln, Maine, United States
BH
Phoebe Dunton
1781–1863
Birth Location: Maine, United States
PD

Children(s)

Samuel Knight
1815–1897
Birth Location: Whitefield, Lincoln, Maine, United States
SK
Prudence Knight
1817–1897
Birth Location: Westport, Lincoln, Maine, United States
PK
John Knight
1813–1867
Birth Location: Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine, United States
JK
Phebe Knight
1821–
Birth Location: Maine, United States
PK
Warren Knight
1808–
Birth Location: Westport, Lincoln, Maine, United States
WK
Mary Knight
1806–
Birth Location: Westport, Lincoln, Maine, United States
MK
Betsy Knight
1812–1856
Birth Location: Westport, Lincoln, Maine, United States
BK
Benjamin KNIGHT
1809–1895
Birth Location: Westport, Lincoln, Maine, United States
BK

Daniel Knight's Ancestors

Self
Daniel Knight
1783–1863
Birth Place: Edgecomb, Lincoln, Maine, United States
Parents
John Knight
1743–1790
Scarborough, Cumberland, Maine, United States
Sarah Dunton
1749–1820
Westport, Lincoln, Maine, United States
Grandparents
Westbrook Knight
1708–1751
Portsmouth, Rockingham, New Hampshire, United States
Abigail Munson
1720–1770
Wells, York, Maine, United States
Great-Grandparents
Robert Munson
1687–1758
Abigail Littlefield
1698–1762
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Munson
1656–1677
Sarah Tilestone
1671–1724

Daniel Knight's Descendants

1.
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Daniel Knight (11 Jul 1783–30 Mar 1863) m. Betsey Hodgdon (04 Apr 1784–1811) m. Phoebe Dunton (1781–04 Feb 1863)
  1. 1. Samuel Knight 1815–1897
  2. 2. Prudence Knight 1817–1897
  3. 3. John Knight 1813–1867
  4. 4. Phebe Knight 1821–
  5. 5. Warren Knight 1808–
  6. 6. Mary (Polly) Knight 1806–
  7. 7. Betsy Knight 1812–1856
  8. 8. Benjamin (Hodgdon) KNIGHT 1809–1895 m. Sarah (Chaney) Decker 1814–1911
    1. 1. Allen KNIGHT 1857–
    2. 2. Benjamin (Hodgdon) KNIGHT 1837–1914
    3. 3. Joseph KNIGHT 1838–1924
    4. 4. Fredrick KNIGHT 1840–1873
    5. 5. Clara KNIGHT 1848–1942
    6. 6. Alden (Fremont) KNIGHT 1857–1926 m. Abbie (Estella) Little 1863–1921
      1. 1. Arthur (Alden) KNIGHT 1898–1991
    7. 7. Adaniram KNIGHT 1841–

Daniel Knight's Timeline

9 Records

1783
11 Jul 1783
Birth of Daniel Knight in Edgecomb, Lincoln, Maine, United States
Edgecomb, Lincoln, Maine, United States
1810
1810
Age 27
Daniel Knight resided here in Jeremysquam Island, Lincoln, Maine, United States
Jeremysquam Island, Lincoln, Maine, United States
1820
1820
Age 37
Daniel Knight resided here in Lincoln, Maine, United States
Lincoln, Maine, United States
1830
1830
Age 47
Daniel Knight resided here in Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine, United States
Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine, United States
1840
1840
Age 57
Daniel Knight resided here in Lincoln, Maine, United States
Lincoln, Maine, United States
1850
1850
Age 67
Daniel Knight resided here in Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine
Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine
1860
1860
Age 77
Daniel Knight resided here in Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine, United States
Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine, United States
1860
1860
Age 77
Daniel Knight resided here in Lincoln County, ME
Lincoln County, ME
1863
30 Mar 1863
Age 80
Death of Daniel Knight in Whitefield, Lincoln, Maine, United States
Whitefield, Lincoln, Maine, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1783
    Event Place: Edgecomb, Lincoln, Maine, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine; Roll: M432_260; Page: 339B; Image: .
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine; Roll: ; Page: 712; Image: 366.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Jeremysquam Island, Lincoln, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Jeremysquam Island, Lincoln, Maine; Roll: 12; Page: 250; Family History Number: 0218683; Image: 00254.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Lincoln, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Lincoln, Maine; Roll: M33_36; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Lincoln, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine; Roll: M432_260; Page: 339B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Jefferson, Lincoln, Maine; Roll: ; Page: 712; Image: 366.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lincoln County, ME
    Record Source: Maine, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1863
    Event Place: Whitefield, Lincoln, Maine, United States
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