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Emma May McKnight 1858–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 January 1858

Birth Location: Wright County, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 9 October 1895

Death Location: Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: John McKnight

Mother: Sarah Deay

Spouse(s): Charles Williamson

Children(s): Ora Williamson, Tully Williamson, Turl Williamson

In 1858, Emma May McKnight entered the world in Wright County, Iowa, USA, born to John William Mcknight And Sarah Ann Deay. In 1860, Emma May McKnight resided in Eudora, Douglas, Kansas Territory, USA. In 1870, Emma May McKnight resided in Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, USA. Emma May McKnight married Charles A Williamson, and had children including Ora Williamson, Tully Williamson, Turl T Williamson. Emma May McKnight passed away in 1895 in Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Emma May McKnight entered the world in Wright County, Iowa, USA, born to John William Mcknight And Sarah Ann Deay.
  • In 1860, Emma May McKnight resided in Eudora, Douglas, Kansas Territory, USA.
  • In 1870, Emma May McKnight resided in Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, USA.
  • Emma May McKnight married Charles A Williamson, and had children including Ora Williamson, Tully Williamson, Turl T Williamson.
  • Emma May McKnight passed away in 1895 in Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Emma McKnight's Ancestors

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Emma McKnight
1858–1895
Birth Place: Wright County, Iowa, USA
Parents
John William McKnight
1823–1887
Blakes Mills, Ohio
Sarah (Ann) Deay
1827–1910
Bourbon, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
John McKnight
1810–1895
Wales
Sarah McKnight
1815–
Maryland,
George (Ruben) Deay
1798–1879
(Bourbon County) KY, USA
Catherine Mock
1809–1859
Bourbon, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Day
1778–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Emma McKnight's Descendants

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Emma (May) McKnight (12 January 1858–9 October 1895) m. Charles (A) Williamson (1855–)
  1. 1. Ora Williamson 1877–1944 m. Robert (P) Sifers 1867–1936
    1. 1. Jess (Franklin) Sifers 1897–1954 m. Mary (Irene) Rushton 1898–1975
    2. 2. Charles (R) Sifers 1896–1950 m. June (Celessie) Cruise 1896–1985
  2. 2. Tully Williamson 1879–
  3. 3. Turl (T) Williamson 1878–

Emma McKnight's Timeline

7 Records

1858
12 January 1858
Birth of Emma May McKnight in Wright County, Iowa, USA
Wright County, Iowa, USA
1860
1860
Age 2
Emma May McKnight resided here in Eudora, Douglas, Kansas Territory, USA
Eudora, Douglas, Kansas Territory, USA
1870
1870
Age 12
Emma May McKnight resided here in Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, USA
Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, USA
1875
1 Mar 1875
Age 17
Emma May McKnight resided here in Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, USA
Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 22
Emma May McKnight resided here in Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, USA
Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, USA
1895
1 Mar 1895
Age 37
Emma May McKnight resided here in Olathe, Johnson, Kansas, USA
Olathe, Johnson, Kansas, USA
1895
9 October 1895
Age 37
Death of Emma May McKnight
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 January 1858
    Event Place: Wright County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Kansas, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1811-1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Eudora, Douglas, Kansas Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1875
    Event Place: Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Eudora, Douglas, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1895
    Event Place: Olathe, Johnson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 October 1895
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Eudora, Douglas County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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