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David K. Knight 1785–1872 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Nov 1785

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: 17 June 1872

Death Location: Gray Court, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Sr.

Mother: Elizabeth Douglass

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Rhodes

Children(s): James Knight, Rebecca Knight, Margaret Knight, Thomas Knight, Mathew Knight, Sarah Knight, Nancy Knight, Agnes Knight, Berry Knight, Silas Knight, William Knight, Louisa Knight

The story of David K. Knight began in 1785 in South Carolina. In 1810, David K. Knight resided in Laurens, South Carolina, USA. In 1830, David K. Knight resided in Laurens, South Carolina, USA. David K. Knight married Elizabeth Hannah Rhodes, and had children including Agnes L Aggie Knight, Berry W Knight, James Melruth Mitchell Tunis Knight, Louisa Ann Knight, Margaret Peggy Knight, Mathew Knight, Nancy Emeline Knight, Rebecca Othella Knight, Sarah Ann Knight, Silas Knight, Thomas Knight, William H Knight. David K. Knight passed away in 1872 in Gray Court, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of David K. Knight began in 1785 in South Carolina.
  • In 1810, David K. Knight resided in Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1830, David K. Knight resided in Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
  • David K. Knight married Elizabeth Hannah Rhodes, and had children including Agnes L Aggie Knight, Berry W Knight, James Melruth Mitchell Tunis Knight, Louisa Ann Knight, Margaret Peggy Knight, Mathew Knight, Nancy Emeline Knight, Rebecca Othella Knight, Sarah Ann Knight, Silas Knight, Thomas Knight, William H Knight.
  • David K. Knight passed away in 1872 in Gray Court, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr.
1747–1841
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Elizabeth Douglass
1760–1810
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Rhodes
1787–1872
Birth Location: Surry County, North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

James Knight
1818–1892
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Rebecca Knight
1850–1915
Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
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Margaret Knight
1802–1879
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Thomas Knight
1808–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Mathew Knight
1815–1856
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
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Sarah Knight
1830–
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
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Nancy Knight
1812–1875
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
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Agnes Knight
1810–1890
Birth Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina
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Berry Knight
1819–1887
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
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Silas Knight
1804–1857
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina
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William Knight
1828–1870
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
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Louisa Knight
1809–1886
Birth Location: Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
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David Knight's Ancestors

Self
David Knight
1785–1872
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
John Franklin Knight Sr.
1747–1841
South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy" Mary "Polly") Douglass
1760–1810
Laurens County, South Carolina
Grandparents
Mordecai (Mitchell) Douglas
1730–1800
Surrey, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Polly) Siler
1742–1844
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Alexander [Mariner]
1708–1776
Christine Grant
1708–1770
Plikard Siler
1719–1784
Elizabeth Hartsoe
1727–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Knight's Descendants

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David (K.) Knight (29 Nov 1785–17 June 1872) m. Elizabeth (Hannah) Rhodes (16 June 1787–2 March 1872)
  1. 1. James (Melruth Mitchell (Tunis)) Knight 1818–1892 m. Aramintha ("Minty") Coker 1824–1905
    1. 1. James (Samuel) Knight 1855–1926 m. Frances (Annie Lou) Dill 1856–1919
      1. 1. Mamie (Leona) Knight 1874–1933 m. Benjamin (Spencer) Nix 1881–1929 m. George ("Thomas") Summey 1870–1896
        1. 1. Hazel (Leona) Nix 1914–1987 m. George (Franklin) Morgan 1911–1983
        2. 2. Roosevelt ((Velt)) Nix 1902–1966
        3. 3. Elpie ((Shorty)) Nix 1904–1969 m. Alfred (C) Bryson 1902–1984
        4. 4. Altie ((Boots)) Nix 1907–1993 m. James (Wade) Miller 1908–1949
        5. 5. William (Benjamin (Bub)) Nix 1910–1965 m. Louise Christopher 1913–1985
        6. 6. Arthur (Carl) Summey 1892–1940 m. Lake (Magdalene) Hill 1895–1961
      2. 2. William (Walter) Knight 1877–1926 m. Ittie (Serena) Pearson 1883–1957
        1. 1. Walter (Hayse) Knight 1908–1975
        2. 2. Ervin (R) Knight 1902–1961
        3. 3. Fred (Anderson) Knight 1905–1983
        4. 4. Alonzo (Franklin Knight) Sr. 1913–1985
        5. 5. William (David Lee) Carpenter 1899–1978
      3. 3. Della Knight 1880–
      4. 4. Drayton (Mitchell) Knight 1886–1940
      5. 5. James (W) Knight 1878–1926
      6. 6. Noah (C) Night 1882–1914
      7. 7. Etta (C) Night 1884–
      8. 8. Ruben (Lee) Knight 1887–1962
    2. 2. John (Charles) Knight 1849–1903
    3. 3. Sarah (Josephine) Knight 1851–1926
    4. 4. William (Madison) Knight 1856–1936
    5. 5. Noah (Harrison) Knight 1861–1938
    6. 6. Emma Knight 1873–1934
  2. 2. Rebecca (Othella) Knight 1850–1915
  3. 3. Margaret (“Peggy”) Knight 1802–1879
  4. 4. Thomas Knight 1808–
  5. 5. Mathew Knight 1815–1856
  6. 6. Sarah (Ann) Knight 1830–
  7. 7. Nancy (Emeline) Knight 1812–1875
  8. 8. Agnes (L "Aggie") Knight 1810–1890
  9. 9. Berry (W) Knight 1819–1887
  10. 10. Silas Knight 1804–1857
  11. 11. William (H) Knight 1828–1870
  12. 12. Louisa (Ann) Knight 1809–1886

David Knight's Timeline

7 Records

1785
29 Nov 1785
Birth of David K. Knight in South Carolina
South Carolina
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 25
David K. Knight resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 45
David K. Knight resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 55
David K. Knight resided here in Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 65
David K. Knight resided here in Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 85
David K. Knight resided here in Dials, Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Dials, Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1872
17 June 1872
Age 87
Death of David K. Knight in Gray Court, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Gray Court, Laurens, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1785
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dials, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1501; Page: 31A
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 855; Page: 334b
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 281; Image: Scm252_61-0088; FHL Roll: 0181420

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 169; Page: 251; Family History Library Film: 0022503

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 513; Page: 14; Family History Library Film: 0022510

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Copies of Nonpopulation Census Schedules; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: 855; Page: 334b

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Dials, Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dials, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: M593_1501; Page: 31A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 June 1872
    Event Place: Gray Court, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gray Court, Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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