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Earl W Knight 1888–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Oct 1888

Birth Location: Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 26 Nov 1952

Death Location: Spooner, Wisconsin, USA

Father: William Knight

Mother: Mary ♦

Spouse(s): Julia ♦

Children(s): Eva Knight, Marie ✔️, Beatrice Knight

The story of Earl W Knight began in 1888 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, USA. In 1895, Earl W Knight resided in Third Ward, Clinton, Iowa. In 1900, Earl W Knight resided in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, USA. Earl W Knight married Julia Elizabeth Ness, and had children including Beatrice Jeanette Knight, Eva L Knight, Marie Elizabeth Knight. Earl W Knight passed away in 1952 in Spooner, Wisconsin, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Earl W Knight began in 1888 in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1895, Earl W Knight resided in Third Ward, Clinton, Iowa.
  • In 1900, Earl W Knight resided in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, USA.
  • Earl W Knight married Julia Elizabeth Ness, and had children including Beatrice Jeanette Knight, Eva L Knight, Marie Elizabeth Knight.
  • Earl W Knight passed away in 1952 in Spooner, Wisconsin, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Knight
1855–1934
Birth Location: Whiteside, Illinois, USA
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Mary ♦
1857–1932
Birth Location: New York, USA
M♦

Spouses(s)

Julia ♦
1899–1968
Birth Location: Oslo, Norway
J♦

Children(s)

Eva Knight
1924–
Birth Location: Iowa, USA
EK
Marie ✔️
1920–1997
Birth Location: Clinton, Iowa, USA
M✔
Beatrice Knight
1922–1998
Birth Location: Clinton, Iowa, USA
BK

Earl Knight's Ancestors

Self
Earl Knight
1888–1952
Birth Place: Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, USA
Parents
William Franklin Knight
1855–1934
Whiteside, Illinois, USA
Mary (Elizabeth Rush) ♦
1857–1932
New York, USA
Grandparents
William (Henry) Knight
1816–1901
Northport, Waldo, Maine, USA
Sarah (R. Johnson) ♦
1824–1864
New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Knight
1785–1864
Lydia ♦
1789–1829
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Knight
1741–1818
Abigail Seeley
1746–1791
John ♦
1756–1830
Lydia ♦
1760–1827

Earl Knight's Descendants

1.
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Earl (W) Knight (04 Oct 1888–26 Nov 1952) m. Julia (Elizabeth Ness) ♦ (12 Jul 1899–29 Jan 1968)
  1. 1. Eva (L) Knight 1924–
  2. 2. Marie (Elizabeth Knight) ✔️ 1920–1997 m. Ordway (Buchholz) ✔️ 1915–2008
  3. 3. Beatrice (Jeanette) Knight 1922–1998

Earl Knight's Timeline

11 Records

1888
04 Oct 1888
Birth of Earl W Knight in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, USA
Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, USA
1895
1895
Age 7
Earl W Knight resided here in Third Ward, Clinton, Iowa
Third Ward, Clinton, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 12
Earl W Knight resided here in Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, USA
Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, USA
1905
1905
Age 17
Earl W Knight resided here in Fayette, Iowa, USA
Fayette, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Earl W Knight resided here in Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin, USA
Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin, USA
1923
1923
Age 35
Earl W Knight resided here in Clinton, Iowa, USA
Clinton, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Earl W Knight resided here in Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin, USA
Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin, USA
1932
1932
Age 44
Earl W Knight resided here in Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Earl W Knight resided here in Rhinelander, Oneida, Wisconsin, USA
Rhinelander, Oneida, Wisconsin, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 52
Earl W Knight resided here in Pine Lake, Oneida, Wisconsin, USA
Pine Lake, Oneida, Wisconsin, USA
1952
26 Nov 1952
Age 64
Death of Earl W Knight in Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin, USA
Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Oct 1888
    Event Place: Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Wisconsin; Registration County: Washburn; Roll: 1674998
    [4] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
    [5] Iowa State Census
    [6] Iowa, State Census
    [7] U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers
    [8] 1940 USA Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pine Lake, Oneida, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4507; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 43-15
    [9] 1910 USA Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1741; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0225; FHL microfilm: 1375754
    [10] 1930 USA Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin; Roll: 2616; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0021; Image: 334.0; FHL microfilm: 2342350
    [11] 1900 USA Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clinton, Clinton, Iowa; Roll: 426; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1240426

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Third Ward, Clinton, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clinton, Clinton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 USA Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clinton, Clinton, Iowa; Roll: 426; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1240426

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Fayette, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa State Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1910 USA Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin; Roll: T624_1741; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0225; FHL microfilm: 1375754

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Clinton, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1930 USA Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin; Roll: 2616; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0021; Image: 334.0; FHL microfilm: 2342350

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S. National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rhinelander, Oneida, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1940 USA Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pine Lake, Oneida, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4507; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 43-15

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Pine Lake, Oneida, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1940 USA Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pine Lake, Oneida, Wisconsin; Roll: T627_4507; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 43-15

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washburn, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Wisconsin; Registration County: Washburn; Roll: 1674998

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1952
    Event Place: Spooner, Washburn, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [3] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Spooner, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963
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