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David Knight 1656–1744 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1656

Birth Location: East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA

Death Date: 24 Nov 1744

Death Location: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

Father: Richard Knight

Mother: Sarah Rogers

Spouse(s): Sarah Backus

Children(s): David Knight, Mary Knight, Rachel Knight, Luranah Knight, David Knight, Joseph Knight, Benjamin Knight, Hannah Knight, Sarah Knight, Jonathan Knight

The story of David Knight began in 1656 in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA. David Knight married Sarah Spencer Backus, and had children including Benjamin Knight, David E Knight, David Knight, Hannah Knight, Jonathan Knight, Joseph Knight, Luranah Knight, Mary Backus Knight, Rachel Knight, Sarah F Knight. David Knight passed away in 1744 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of David Knight began in 1656 in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA.
  • David Knight married Sarah Spencer Backus, and had children including Benjamin Knight, David E Knight, David Knight, Hannah Knight, Jonathan Knight, Joseph Knight, Luranah Knight, Mary Backus Knight, Rachel Knight, Sarah F Knight.
  • David Knight passed away in 1744 in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Knight's Ancestors

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David Knight
1656–1744
Birth Place: East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA
Parents
Richard Knight
1602–1680
Romsey, Hampshire, England, United Kingdom
Sarah Rogers
1620–1685
Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
William Knight
1568–1655
Romsey, Hampshire, England
Elizabeth Carter
1570–1625
Romsey, Hampshire, England
James (Rogers) I
1589–1676
Stratford on Avon, Warwickshire, England
Mary (N) Jordan
1591–1678
Newport, Newport, Rhode Island, United States
Great-Grandparents
Sir Knight
1540–1634
Col. Farmer
1529–1559
Lady Aunsell
1556–1619
Thomas Rogers
1565–1620
Alice Calle
1550–1608
Jeffery I
1565–1636
Deborah Babbitt-Jordan
1570–1612
2nd-Great-Grandparents
ISAAC KNIGHT
1520–1607
Elizabeth Kirby\Kyrbye
1520–1600
Lady Wheatley
1528–1597
Jeffray Jordan
1524–1589
Johane (Cooper)
1530–1565
John Babbitt
1550–1600
Deborah Wolfe
1552–1630

David Knight's Descendants

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David Knight (1656–24 Nov 1744) m. Sarah (Spencer) Backus (14 June 1663–7 Apr 1732)
  1. 1. David (E) Knight 1693–1769 m. Abigail Crane 1700–1799
    1. 1. John Knight 1727–1772 m. Eleanor Wood 1730–1763
      1. 1. John (Knight) Jr. 1754–1833 m. Abigail Towne 1755–1833
        1. 1. Deiadaima ("Dame") Knight 1785–
        2. 2. Edmond Knight 1780–1811
        3. 3. Chloe Knight 1790–
        4. 4. Augustus Knight 1799–1876 m. Welthea Ladd 1804–1861
        5. 5. Capt. (John Knight) III 1787–1878
        6. 6. Polly (Butler) Knight 1789–1878
        7. 7. Olive Knight 1782–1858
        8. 8. Fanny Knight 1793–
        9. 9. Abigail Knight 1775–1847
        10. 10. Sarah (Sally) Knight 1778–1860
      2. 2. Eleanor Knight 1749–
      3. 3. Olive Knight 1756–1849
      4. 4. Judith Knight 1758–1845
      5. 5. Deborah Knight 1752–1845
    2. 2. Jonathan Knight 1719–1749
    3. 3. Abigail Knight 1723–1813
    4. 4. Phineas Knight 1730–1806
    5. 5. Rebecca Knight 1725–1762
    6. 6. Crane Knight 1725–1762
    7. 7. Nathaniel Knight 1737–1762
    8. 8. Jerusha Knight 1738–1808
    9. 9. Sarah Knight 1733–1807
    10. 10. Deborah Knight 1735–1824
    11. 11. David (Knight) Jr. 1721–1804
    12. 12. Rachel Knight 1725–
    13. 13. Samuel Knight 1740–1762
  2. 2. Mary (Backus) Knight 1700–1770
  3. 3. Rachel Knight 1691–1744
  4. 4. Luranah Knight 1703–1770
  5. 5. David Knight 1714–
  6. 6. Joseph Knight 1705–1739
  7. 7. Benjamin Knight 1707–1772
  8. 8. Hannah Knight 1701–1802
  9. 9. Sarah (F.) Knight 1695–1779
  10. 10. Jonathan Knight 1698–1770

David Knight's Timeline

6 Records

1656
3 Apr 1656
Birth of David Knight in Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, USA
1656
1656
Birth of David Knight in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA
East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA
1679
1679
Age 23
David Knight was married
None
1732
7 December 1732
Age 76
David Knight was married in Norwich, New London, CT
Norwich, New London, CT
1744
24 Nov 1744
Age 88
Death of David Knight in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
1744
24 Nov 1744
Age 88
Death of David Knight in Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1656
    Event Place: Woodstock, Windham, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1656; Birth city: Woodstock; Birth state: CT
    [3] Family Data Collection - Births
    [4] Millennium File
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 660.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: GCH

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1656
    Event Place: East Greenwich, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: The New England Historical & Genealogical Register

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1679

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 7 December 1732
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, CT

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1744
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1656; Birth city: Woodstock; Birth state: CT
    [4] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [5] Millennium File

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1744
    Event Place: Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Millennium File

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