YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Douglas McArthur Knight 1942–2004 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 September 1942

Birth Location: Gainesboro J, Tennessee

Death Date: 11 Jun 2004

Death Location: Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Albert Knight

Mother: Leonia Jackson

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

Douglas McArthur Knight was born in 1942 in Gainesboro J, Tennessee, the child of Albert H Knight And Leonia Jackson. In 1960, Douglas McArthur Knight resided in Tennessee. Douglas McArthur Knight married Barbara Knight, Shirley Hannah, and had children including Jerry Wayne Knight, Mark Knight, Terry Knight. Douglas McArthur Knight passed away in 2004 in Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Find more search results for Douglas Knight
DK

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:
A
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

  • Douglas McArthur Knight was born in 1942 in Gainesboro J, Tennessee, the child of Albert H Knight And Leonia Jackson.
  • In 1960, Douglas McArthur Knight resided in Tennessee.
  • Douglas McArthur Knight married Barbara Knight, Shirley Hannah, and had children including Jerry Wayne Knight, Mark Knight, Terry Knight.
  • Douglas McArthur Knight passed away in 2004 in Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Douglas Knight's Ancestors

Self
Douglas Knight
1942–2004
Birth Place: Gainesboro J, Tennessee
Parents
Albert H Knight
1896–1952
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Leonia Jackson
1903–1992
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Wiley (Andrew) Knight
1859–1903
Putnam, Tennessee, USA
Buena (Frances) Bean
1859–1923
Tennessee
Horatio ("Rash") Jackson
1862–1945
Jackson Co., Tn, USA
Nancy (Angeline) Dill
1869–1941
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Night
1836–1890
Mary Wassom
1832–1901
William Bean
1839–1918
Sarah Stults
1834–1917
James Jackson
1836–1901
Elizabeth Jackson
1836–1868
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Wiley Night
1807–1884
Nancy Clinton
1807–1875
Andrew Wassom
1798–1881
Esther Erwin
1800–1880
Henry Jackson
1800–1847
Sally Curtis
1812–1880

Douglas Knight's Timeline

8 Records

1942
23 September 1942
Birth of Douglas McArthur Knight in Gainesboro J, Tennessee
Gainesboro J, Tennessee
1960
1960
Age 18
Douglas McArthur Knight resided here in Tennessee
Tennessee
1975
17 May 1975
Age 33
Douglas McArthur Knight was married in Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1975
18 Apr 1975
Age 33
Douglas McArthur Knight - Divorce in Montgomery
Montgomery
1996
1996
Age 54
Douglas McArthur Knight resided here in Cookeville, TN
Cookeville, TN
2003
2003
Age 61
Douglas McArthur Knight resided here in Rickman, Tennessee, USA
Rickman, Tennessee, USA
2004
8 Jun 2004
Age 62
Death of Douglas McArthur Knight in Home, Rickman, Overton County , TN
Home, Rickman, Overton County , TN
2004
11 Jun 2004
Age 62
Burial of Douglas McArthur Knight in Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 September 1942
    Event Place: Gainesboro J, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts
    [3] Ohio, U.S., Birth Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [5] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 17 May 1975
    Event Place: Jackson, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Divorce
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1975
    Event Place: Montgomery
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996
    Event Place: Cookeville, TN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2003
    Event Place: Rickman, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Index to Public Records, 1994-2019

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: Ohio, U.S., Divorce Abstracts

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: KNIGHT, Rickman
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jun 2004
    Event Place: Home, Rickman, Overton County , TN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 11 Jun 2004
    Event Place: Okalona, Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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