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David Mason Knight 1860–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 July 1860

Birth Location: Holly Springs, Dallas County, Arkansas, United States of America

Death Date: 30 August 1927

Death Location: Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, United States of America

Father: David Knight

Mother: Charlotte Dean

Spouse(s): Elenor Taylor

Children(s): Almon Knight, Osa Knight, Doctor Knight, Onzalo Knight, Thomas Knight, Mimie Knight, Olie Knight, Lavineah Knight, Elmer Knight, Sabina Knight, Earnest Knight, Hampton Knight, Edna Knight, Addie Knight

In 1860, David Mason Knight entered the world in Holly Springs, Dallas County, Arkansas, United States of America, born to David Ellerson Knight And Charlotte Dean. In 1860, David Mason Knight resided in Holly Springs, Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, US. In 1870, David Mason Knight resided in Township 20 Range 9, Blakes Ferry, Clay, Alabama, . David Mason Knight married Elenor Taylor, and had children including Addie R Knight, Almon Barcilous Knight, Doctor Franklin Knight, Earnest M Knight, Edna L Knight, Elmer R Knight, Hampton E Knight, Lavineah M Knight, Mimie Knight, Olie Knight, Onzalo Knight, Osa Knight, Sabina B Knight, Thomas Ross Knight. David Mason Knight passed away in 1927 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1860, David Mason Knight entered the world in Holly Springs, Dallas County, Arkansas, United States of America, born to David Ellerson Knight And Charlotte Dean.
  • In 1860, David Mason Knight resided in Holly Springs, Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, US.
  • In 1870, David Mason Knight resided in Township 20 Range 9, Blakes Ferry, Clay, Alabama, .
  • David Mason Knight married Elenor Taylor, and had children including Addie R Knight, Almon Barcilous Knight, Doctor Franklin Knight, Earnest M Knight, Edna L Knight, Elmer R Knight, Hampton E Knight, Lavineah M Knight, Mimie Knight, Olie Knight, Onzalo Knight, Osa Knight, Sabina B Knight, Thomas Ross Knight.
  • David Mason Knight passed away in 1927 in Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Knight's Ancestors

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David Knight
1860–1927
Birth Place: Holly Springs, Dallas County, Arkansas, United States of America
Parents
David Ellerson Knight
1833–1916
South Carolina, United States of America
Charlotte Dean
1837–1918
Georgia, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Knight's Descendants

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David (Mason) Knight (2 July 1860–30 August 1927) m. Elenor Taylor (3 September 1866–28 June 1936)
  1. 1. Almon (Barcilous) Knight 1893–1961
  2. 2. Osa Knight 1895–1992
  3. 3. Doctor (Franklin) Knight 1889–1965
  4. 4. Onzalo Knight 1885–1982
  5. 5. Thomas (Ross) Knight 1893–
  6. 6. Mimie Knight 1892–
  7. 7. Olie Knight 1896–
  8. 8. Lavineah (M) Knight 1892–
  9. 9. Elmer (R) Knight 1893–
  10. 10. Sabina (B) Knight 1902–
  11. 11. Earnest (M) Knight 1905–
  12. 12. Hampton (E) Knight 1907–
  13. 13. Edna (L) Knight 1909–
  14. 14. Addie (R) Knight 1901–

David Knight's Timeline

9 Records

1860
2 July 1860
Birth of David Mason Knight in Holly Springs, Dallas County, Arkansas, United States of America
Holly Springs, Dallas County, Arkansas, United States of America
1860
1860
David Mason Knight resided here in Holly Springs, Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
Holly Springs, Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 10
David Mason Knight resided here in Township 20 Range 9, Blakes Ferry, Clay, Alabama, USA
Township 20 Range 9, Blakes Ferry, Clay, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 20
David Mason Knight resided here in Fox Creek, Randolph, Alabama, USA
Fox Creek, Randolph, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 40
David Mason Knight resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Calhoun, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Calhoun, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
David Mason Knight resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Comanche, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Comanche, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
David Mason Knight resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Childress, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Childress, Texas, USA
1924
1924
Age 64
David Mason Knight resided here in Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
1927
30 August 1927
Age 67
Death of David Mason Knight in Wichita County, Texas, United States of America
Wichita County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 July 1860
    Event Place: Holly Springs, Dallas County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Childress, Texas; Roll: T625_1785; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 24
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 20 Range 9, Clay, Alabama; Roll: M593_8; Page: 302A
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Calhoun, Texas; Roll: 1616; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0013
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas; Roll: M653_40; Page: 1014; Family History Librar
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Comanche, Texas; Roll: T624_1541; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1375554
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Holly Springs, Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Holly Springs, Dallas, Arkansas; Roll: M653_40; Page: 1014; Family History Librar

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 20 Range 9, Blakes Ferry, Clay, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 20 Range 9, Clay, Alabama; Roll: M593_8; Page: 302A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Fox Creek, Randolph, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Calhoun, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Calhoun, Texas; Roll: 1616; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0013

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Comanche, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Comanche, Texas; Roll: T624_1541; Page: 6a; Enumeration District: 0016; FHL microfilm: 1375554

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Childress, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Childress, Texas; Roll: T625_1785; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 24

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 August 1927
    Event Place: Wichita County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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