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Daniel Cain Knight 1801–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Aug 1801

Birth Location: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 10 Nov 1875

Death Location: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, United States

Father: Samuel *

Mother: Hannah Cain

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Wallace

Children(s): David Knight, Mary Swartz, Recepity Roberts, Emily Trook, James Knight, Julian McDonald, Hannah Pilcher, George Knight

In 1801, Daniel Cain Knight entered the world in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States, born to Samuel Knight And Hannah Cain. In 1830, Daniel Cain Knight resided in Sugar Creek, Greene, Ohio, USA. In 1840, Daniel Cain Knight resided in Platte, Missouri, USA. Daniel Cain Knight married Elizabeth Mary Wallace, and had children including David Benjaman Knight, Emily Jane Knight Trook, George Washington Knight, Hannah Melvine Knight Pilcher, James Perry Knight, Julian Ann Knight Mcdonald, Mary Elizabeth Knight Swartz, Recepity Louise Knight Roberts. Daniel Cain Knight passed away in 1875 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1801, Daniel Cain Knight entered the world in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States, born to Samuel Knight And Hannah Cain.
  • In 1830, Daniel Cain Knight resided in Sugar Creek, Greene, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1840, Daniel Cain Knight resided in Platte, Missouri, USA.
  • Daniel Cain Knight married Elizabeth Mary Wallace, and had children including David Benjaman Knight, Emily Jane Knight Trook, George Washington Knight, Hannah Melvine Knight Pilcher, James Perry Knight, Julian Ann Knight Mcdonald, Mary Elizabeth Knight Swartz, Recepity Louise Knight Roberts.
  • Daniel Cain Knight passed away in 1875 in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, United States.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Daniel Knight's Ancestors

Self
Daniel Knight
1801–1875
Birth Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Samuel Knight *
1770–1850
Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Hannah Cain
1771–1845
Harrison, Charles, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Daniel Knight's Descendants

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Daniel (Cain) Knight (11 Aug 1801–10 Nov 1875) m. Elizabeth (Mary) Wallace (Mar. 17, 1810–Jul 20, 1883)
  1. 1. David (Benjaman) Knight 1841–1926 m. Mary (Jane) Miller 1845–1933
    1. 1. Albert (Leslie) Knight 1883–1962 m. Afton (L) Campbell 1900–1999 m. Louisa (B) Schneider 1883–1960
      1. 1. Lelia (C.) Park 1922–1981
        1. 1. Marvin (Leroy Scoville) Jr 1947–1984
      2. 2. Sidney (L.) Knight 1904–1990
      3. 3. Alvin (B.) Knight 1905–1998
  2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth Knight) Swartz 1844–1916
  3. 3. Recepity (Louise Knight) Roberts 1834–1911
  4. 4. Emily (Jane Knight) Trook 1832–1871
  5. 5. James (Perry) Knight 1853–1922
  6. 6. Julian (Ann Knight) McDonald 1829–1912
  7. 7. Hannah (Melvine Knight) Pilcher 1836–1912
  8. 8. George (Washington) Knight 1839–1913

Daniel Knight's Timeline

8 Records

1801
11 Aug 1801
Birth of Daniel Cain Knight in Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 29
Daniel Cain Knight resided here in Sugar Creek, Greene, Ohio, USA
Sugar Creek, Greene, Ohio, USA
1840
1840
Age 39
Daniel Cain Knight resided here in Platte, Missouri, USA
Platte, Missouri, USA
1850
1850
Age 49
Daniel Cain Knight resided here in Rochester, Andrew, Missouri, USA
Rochester, Andrew, Missouri, USA
1860
1860
Age 59
Daniel Cain Knight resided here in Rochester, Rochester, Andrew, Missouri, USA
Rochester, Rochester, Andrew, Missouri, USA
1870
1870
Age 69
Daniel Cain Knight resided here in Rochester, Whitesville, Andrew, Missouri, USA
Rochester, Whitesville, Andrew, Missouri, USA
1875
10 Nov 1875
Age 74
Death of Daniel Cain Knight in St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, United States
St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, United States
1875
19 Aug 1875
Age 74
Daniel Cain Knight - Probate in Lewis, New York, USA
Lewis, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1801
    Event Place: Greensboro, Guilford, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Sugar Creek, Greene, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Sugar Creek, Greene, Ohio; Series: M19; Roll: 131; Page: 327; Family History Library Film: 0337942

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Platte, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Platte, Missouri; Roll: 228; Page: 113; Family History Library Film: 0014857

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Rochester, Andrew, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Rochester, Rochester, Andrew, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rochester, Whitesville, Andrew, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1875
    Event Place: St Joseph, Buchanan, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1875
    Event Place: Lewis, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999

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