YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Dorcas Marie Mills 1846–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Jun 1846

Birth Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA

Death Date: 5 Nov 1943

Death Location: Tulia, Swisher, Texas, USA

Father: Benagy Mills

Mother: Dorcas Mills

Spouse(s): Ellis Knight

Children(s): George Knight, William Knight, Charles Knight, Earl Knight, Elmer Knight, Edward Knight, Annie Knight, Mary Knight, Arnis Knight

In 1846, Dorcas Marie Mills entered the world in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA, born to Benagy Mills And Dorcas Mills. In 1860, Dorcas Marie Mills resided in Western Division, Crossland, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, . Dorcas Marie Mills married Ellis Gore Knight, and had children including Annie Lee Knight, Arnis Knight, Charles Walter Knight, Earl Knight, Edward Edd Alfred Knight, Elmer Luther Knight, George Ellis Knight, Mary Knight, William Henry Knight. Dorcas Marie Mills passed away in 1943 in Tulia, Swisher, Texas, USA.

Find more search results for Dorcas Mills
DM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1846, Dorcas Marie Mills entered the world in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA, born to Benagy Mills And Dorcas Mills.
  • In 1860, Dorcas Marie Mills resided in Western Division, Crossland, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, .
  • Dorcas Marie Mills married Ellis Gore Knight, and had children including Annie Lee Knight, Arnis Knight, Charles Walter Knight, Earl Knight, Edward Edd Alfred Knight, Elmer Luther Knight, George Ellis Knight, Mary Knight, William Henry Knight.
  • Dorcas Marie Mills passed away in 1943 in Tulia, Swisher, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Dorcas Mills's Ancestors

Self
Dorcas Mills
1846–1943
Birth Place: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Parents
Benagy Mills
1807–1880
Georgia
Dorcas Mills
1816–1880
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
James (Absolom Mills) Sr
1774–1859
Pistol Creek, Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
Elizabeth (G (Ratliff, Mills)) Taylor
1770–1853
Granville, North Carolina, USA
Henry (Halley Fox) Sr.
1768–1852
Richland, SC, USA
Sarah Harrell
1772–1884
Richland, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Fox
1736–1816
Sarah Carroll
1748–1808
William Harrell
1746–1799
Unity Fox
1752–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Colonel III
1698–1770
Martha Keen
1709–1749
John Carroll
1700–1750
Unity Fox
1704–1778
Zachariah Harrall
1734–1797
William (III?)
1710–1764
Sarah Avent
1713–1779

Dorcas Mills's Descendants

1.
DM
Dorcas (Marie) Mills (21 Jun 1846–5 Nov 1943) m. Ellis (Gore) Knight (04 Apr 1844–17 Mar 1920)
  1. 1. George (Ellis) Knight 1864–1947
  2. 2. William (Henry) Knight 1867–1944
    1. 1. Henry (Herman) Knight 1914–1984
  3. 3. Charles (Walter) Knight 1873–1941
  4. 4. Earl Knight 1877–1900
  5. 5. Elmer (Luther) Knight 1890–1978
  6. 6. Edward ((Edd) Alfred) Knight 1886–1962 m. Myrtle (Louella (Knight)) Barron 1891–1978
    1. 1. Luther (William) Knight 1912–1978 m. Ava (Vonceile) Houston 1916–1991
      1. 1. Eddie (Maurice) Knight 1934–1990 m. Emma (Louise) Dunlap 1934–2004
      2. 2. Jimmie (Jonell Knight) (Barnett) 1936–2010
      3. 3. Linda (Jean Knight (Carter)) (VanScoik) 1940–2010
    2. 2. Lew (G) Knight 1919–1997
    3. 3. John (A) Knight 1911–
    4. 4. Selma (Inez) Knight 1915–1983
    5. 5. Olin (A) Knight 1910–1978
  7. 7. Annie (Lee) Knight 1886–1939
  8. 8. Mary Knight 1866–1867
  9. 9. Arnis Knight 1887–1900

Dorcas Mills's Timeline

3 Records

1846
21 Jun 1846
Birth of Dorcas Marie Mills in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 14
Dorcas Marie Mills resided here in Western Division, Crossland, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
Western Division, Crossland, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
1943
5 Nov 1943
Age 97
Death of Dorcas Marie Mills in Tulia, Swisher, Texas, USA
Tulia, Swisher, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1846
    Event Place: Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 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: Western Division, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roll: M653_25; Page: 639; Family History L

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western Division, Crossland, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 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: Western Division, Tuscaloosa, Alabama; Roll: M653_25; Page: 639; Family History L

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Nov 1943
    Event Place: Tulia, Swisher, Texas, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE