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Elizabeth 'Eliza' Ann Knight 1858 – 1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 APR 1858

Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 31 March 1926

Death Location: buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Father: John Knight

Mother: Sarah Sheets

Spouse(s): Charles Sandefur

Children(s): Eldridge Sandefur, David Sandefur, Deanie Sandefur, Lina Sandefur, Sterling Sandefur, John Sandefur, Nellie Sandefur, Charles Sandefur, Tessie Sandefur, Hallie Sandefur, Mary Sandefur

The story of Elizabeth 'Eliza' Ann Knight began in 1858 in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Elizabeth 'Eliza' Ann Knight resided in Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky, USA. Elizabeth 'Eliza' Ann Knight married Charles N Sandefur, and had children including Eldridge Sandefur, David Elmodem 'Modie' Sandefur, Deanie Mae 'Dina' Sandefur, Lina M Sandefur, Sterling Sandefur, John Sweeny Sandefur, Nellie Sandefur, Charles Owen Sandefur, Tessie Martin 'Stissey' Sandefur, Hallie G Sandefur, Mary Ann Sandefur. Elizabeth 'Eliza' Ann Knight passed away in 1926 in buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth 'Eliza' Ann Knight began in 1858 in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Elizabeth 'Eliza' Ann Knight resided in Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Elizabeth 'Eliza' Ann Knight married Charles N Sandefur, and had children including Eldridge Sandefur, David Elmodem 'Modie' Sandefur, Deanie Mae 'Dina' Sandefur, Lina M Sandefur, Sterling Sandefur, John Sweeny Sandefur, Nellie Sandefur, Charles Owen Sandefur, Tessie Martin 'Stissey' Sandefur, Hallie G Sandefur, Mary Ann Sandefur.
  • Elizabeth 'Eliza' Ann Knight passed away in 1926 in buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Henderson, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Knight
1832 – 1904
Birth Location: Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
JK
Sarah Sheets
1842 – 1916
Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
SS

Spouses(s)

Charles Sandefur
1851 – 1920
Birth Location: Henderson, Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
CS

Children(s)

Eldridge Sandefur
1876 – 1958
Birth Location: Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
ES
David Sandefur
1877 – 1908
Birth Location: Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
DS
Deanie Sandefur
1880 – 1969
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
DS
Lina Sandefur
1882 –
Birth Location: Kentucky
LS
Sterling Sandefur
1883 – 1943
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
SS
John Sandefur
1884 – 1917
Birth Location: Robards, Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
JS
Nellie Sandefur
1885 – 1945
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
NS
Charles Sandefur
1888 – 1890
Birth Location: Henderson, Kentucky, USA
CS
Tessie Sandefur
1890 – 1966
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
TS
Hallie Sandefur
1894 – 1972
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
HS
Mary Sandefur
1896 – 1973
Birth Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
MS

Elizabeth Knight's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Knight
1858 – 1926
Birth Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
John K Knight
1832 – 1904
Bourbon, Kentucky, United States
Sarah ('Sallie' M) Sheets
1842 – 1916
Henderson, Henderson, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Knight's Descendants

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Elizabeth ('Eliza' Ann) Knight (16 APR 1858 – 31 March 1926) m. Charles (N) Sandefur (24 May 1851 – 9 Jan 1920)
  1. 1. Eldridge Sandefur (23 Jan 1876 – 08 Jan 1958) m. Lelia Griffin (10 Dec 1879 – 20 JUN 1967)
    1. 1. Harry (Powell) Sandefur (1 Mar 1898 – 27 Feb 1967) m. Pansy (Nell) Seay (19 Feb 1898 – 22 Nov 1994)
      1. 1. Harry (Powell) Sandefur (06 Aug 1919 – 06 Jun 1921)
      2. 2. Dorothy (G) Sandefur (19 Jul 1921 – 19 Feb 2013) m. Hugh (Kenneth) Griffith (18 January 1912 – 26 August 1973) m. James (Clark) Furgerson (19 Jun 1918 – 01 Sep 1997)
        1. 1. Donald (Eugene) Griffith (28 Jan 1946 – 3 Sep 1990)
      3. 3. JoNell Sandefur (29 Jan 1925 – Apr 16, 2014) m. Cecil Mathews (Mar 20, 1921 – Apr 12, 1992)
      4. 4. Nelson (Jenkins) Sandefur (23 Sep 1933 – 27 Jan 2013) m. Susan (Karol) Hannah (22 May 1935 – 23 September 2006)
    2. 2. Henry (David) Sandefur (25 Oct 1899 – 19 Aug 1968)
    3. 3. Archie (Robert) Sandefur (20 Feb 1902 – 31 Oct 1988) m. Lola (Dell) Hancock (06 Jul 1906 – 23 Aug 1977) m. Leona Ashby (16 Jul 1909 – 23 Aug 1943)
    4. 4. Ralph Sandefur (12 Aug 1904 – 11 Nov 1904)
    5. 5. Marian Sandefur (abt 1906 – )
    6. 6. Ellworth Sandefur (01 Dec 1909 – 16 Dec 1910)
    7. 7. Ray (A) Sandefur (06 Dec 1911 – 3 Dec 1991) m. Lauristene (Doris) Eastwood (14 Oct 1913 – 08 June 1990)
      1. 1. Don Sandefur (Abt. 1931 – Bef. 20 Jan 1937)
      2. 2. Curtis (Ray) Sandefur, (5 May 1931 – 8 Aug 2007) m. Ruth Purnell
      3. 3. Bobby (Joe) Sandefur (7 Aug. 1934 – 30 Sep 1994)
      4. 4. Charles Sandefur (Jan. 20, 1937 – 8 Jul 2001)
    8. 8. James Sandefur (29 Dec 1913 – 19 Jul 2008) m. Anna (Mae) Sandefur (10 December 1913 – 7 December 2000)
    9. 9. Aubrey Johnston (1 Apr 1915 – 19 Jul 2008)
    10. 10. Ruth (Ernestine) Sandefur (27 Apr 1916 – 20 Jan 2005) m. Charles (L) Petty (31 Oct 1914 – 3 Mar 1979)
    11. 11. Leo Sandefur (1920 – 6 June 2014) m. Emma (Lee) Stinnett (18 Dec 1922 – 19 Sep 1999)
      1. 1. Betty (Ann) Sandefur, (2 Nov 1947 – ) m. Gary (Leon) James (27 Feb 1946 – )
        1. 1. David James (Abt. 1988 – )
  2. 2. David (Elmodem 'Modie') Sandefur (19 Dec 1877 – 28 Jul 1908)
  3. 3. Deanie (Mae 'Dina') Sandefur (23 Mar 1880 – 14 Mar 1969)
  4. 4. Lina (M) Sandefur (abt 1882 – )
  5. 5. Sterling Sandefur (Feb 1883 – 10 April 1943)
  6. 6. John (Sweeny) Sandefur (06 Aug 1884 – 11 October 1917)
  7. 7. Nellie Sandefur (29 Mar 1885 – 26 Dec 1945)
  8. 8. Charles (Owen) Sandefur (18 Oct 1888 – 19 Jan 1890)
  9. 9. Tessie (Martin 'Stissey') Sandefur (30 Jul 1890 – 1966)
  10. 10. Hallie (G) Sandefur (19 Aug 1894 – Sep 1972)
  11. 11. Mary (Ann) Sandefur (08 Dec 1896 – 29 Apr 1973)

Elizabeth Knight's Timeline

3 Records

1858
16 APR 1858
Birth of Elizabeth 'Eliza' Ann Knight in Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 22
Elizabeth 'Eliza' Ann Knight resided here in Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
1926
31 March 1926
Age 68
Death of Elizabeth 'Eliza' Ann Knight in buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Henderson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 APR 1858
    Event Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 419; Family History Film: 1254419; Page: 624A; Enumeration District: 053; Image: 0711
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1926 - 1927; Roll: 06

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Tillottsons, Henderson, Kentucky; Roll: 419; Family History Film: 1254419; Page: 624A; Enumeration District: 053; Image: 0711

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 March 1926
    Event Place: buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Henderson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, Death Certificates, 1899-2011, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1926 - 1927; Roll: 06

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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