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David Knox 1616–1675 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 20 Jun 1616

Birth Location: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland

Death Date: 31 Oct 1675

Death Location: Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland

Father: David *10GG

Mother: Janet Hutchion

Spouse(s): Margaret Boss

Children(s): William Knox

The story of David Knox began in 1616 in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. David Knox married Margaret Boss, and had children including William Knox. David Knox passed away in 1675 in Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland.

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Biography

  • The story of David Knox began in 1616 in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.
  • David Knox married Margaret Boss, and had children including William Knox.
  • David Knox passed away in 1675 in Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland.

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David Knox's Ancestors

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David Knox
1616–1675
Birth Place: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
Parents
David Knox *10GG
1596–1648
Kirkaldy,,,Scotland
Janet Hutchion
1595–
Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Knox's Descendants

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David Knox (Abt. 20 Jun 1616–31 Oct 1675) m. Margaret Boss (Abt. 1623–)
  1. 1. William Knox 1643– m. Agnes Gibsone 1643–
    1. 1. Rev. (John) Knox 1669–1696
      1. 1. William (Henry) Knox 1691–1774 m. Christian Picken 1706–1782
        1. 1. James Knox 1713–1777 m. Elizabeth Craig 1719–
        2. 2. John Knox 1733–1807
        3. 3. Janet Knox 1726–
        4. 4. Christian Knox 1737–
        5. 5. William Knox 1740–
        6. 6. John Knox 1717–1800
        7. 7. Mary Knox 1724–
      2. 2. Thomas Knox 1702–1739
      3. 3. John Knox 1695–1775
      4. 4. Timothy (1) Knox 1690–1748

David Knox's Timeline

2 Records

1616
Abt. 20 Jun 1616
Birth of David Knox in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
1675
31 Oct 1675
Age 59
Death of David Knox in Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland
Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 20 Jun 1616
    Event Place: Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1675
    Event Place: Dirleton, East Lothian, Scotland

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