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Emory Ellsworth McKnight 1882–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 JAN 1882

Birth Location: Rose Hill, Butler Co., Kansas

Death Date: 24 FEB 1952

Death Location: Rose Hill, Butler County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: Thomas McKnight

Mother: Rebecca Morse

Spouse(s): Opal Wedertz

Children(s):

In 1882, Emory Ellsworth McKnight entered the world in Rose Hill, Butler Co., Kansas, born to Thomas Irvin Mcknight And Rebecca Jane Morse. In 1885, Emory Ellsworth McKnight resided in Pleasant, Butler, Kansas, USA. In 1900, Emory Ellsworth McKnight resided in Pleasant, Butler, Kansas, USA. Emory Ellsworth McKnight married Opal May Wedertz, and had children including Marilyn M Mcknight. Emory Ellsworth McKnight passed away in 1952 in Rose Hill, Butler County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Emory Ellsworth McKnight entered the world in Rose Hill, Butler Co., Kansas, born to Thomas Irvin Mcknight And Rebecca Jane Morse.
  • In 1885, Emory Ellsworth McKnight resided in Pleasant, Butler, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1900, Emory Ellsworth McKnight resided in Pleasant, Butler, Kansas, USA.
  • Emory Ellsworth McKnight married Opal May Wedertz, and had children including Marilyn M Mcknight.
  • Emory Ellsworth McKnight passed away in 1952 in Rose Hill, Butler County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas McKnight
1845–1895
Birth Location: Goshen Township, Belmont County, Ohio
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Rebecca Morse
1850–1922
Birth Location: Belmont, Belmont, Ohio, United States
RM

Spouses(s)

Opal Wedertz
1899–1980
Birth Location: Kenton, Hardin Co., Ohio
OW

Children(s)

Emory McKnight's Ancestors

Self
Emory McKnight
1882–1952
Birth Place: Rose Hill, Butler Co., Kansas
Parents
Thomas Irvin McKnight
1845–1895
Goshen Township, Belmont County, Ohio
Rebecca (Jane) Morse
1850–1922
Belmont, Belmont, Ohio, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Emory McKnight's Timeline

11 Records

1882
29 JAN 1882
Birth of Emory Ellsworth McKnight in Rose Hill, Butler Co., Kansas
Rose Hill, Butler Co., Kansas
1885
1 Mar 1885
Age 3
Emory Ellsworth McKnight resided here in Pleasant, Butler, Kansas, USA
Pleasant, Butler, Kansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Emory Ellsworth McKnight resided here in Pleasant, Butler, Kansas, USA
Pleasant, Butler, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Emory Ellsworth McKnight resided here in Pleasant, Butler, Kansas, USA
Pleasant, Butler, Kansas, USA
1916
1916-
Age 34
Emory Ellsworth McKnight was employed in Kansas
Kansas
1930
1930
Age 48
Emory Ellsworth McKnight resided here in El Dorado, Butler, Kansas, USA
El Dorado, Butler, Kansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Emory Ellsworth McKnight resided here in El Dorado, Butler, Kansas
El Dorado, Butler, Kansas
1940
1 Mar 1940
Age 58
Emory Ellsworth McKnight resided here in El Dorado, Kansas, USA
El Dorado, Kansas, USA
1942
1942
Age 60
Emory Ellsworth McKnight resided here in Eldorado, Kansas, USA
Eldorado, Kansas, USA
1949
1949
Age 67
Emory Ellsworth McKnight resided here in El Dorado, Kansas, USA
El Dorado, Kansas, USA
1952
24 FEB 1952
Age 70
Death of Emory Ellsworth McKnight in Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas
Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 JAN 1882
    Event Place: Rose Hill, Butler Co., Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kansas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: Box 369
    [2] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_15; Line: 29
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: El Dorado, Butler, Kansas; Roll: T627_1222; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 8-20
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: El Dorado, Butler, Kansas; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340430
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kansas; Registration County: Butler; Roll: 1643426
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pleasant, Butler, Kansas; Roll: 473; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1240473
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pleasant, Butler, Kansas; Roll: T624_433; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1374446
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Pleasant, Butler, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_15; Line: 29

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pleasant, Butler, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pleasant, Butler, Kansas; Roll: 473; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1240473

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pleasant, Butler, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pleasant, Butler, Kansas; Roll: T624_433; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1374446

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1916-
    Event Place: Kansas

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: El Dorado, Butler, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: El Dorado, Butler, Kansas; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340430

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: El Dorado, Butler, Kansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: El Dorado, Butler, Kansas; Roll: T627_1222; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 8-20

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1940
    Event Place: El Dorado, Kansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, City and County Census Records, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; Collection Name: Population Schedules and Statistical Rolls: Cities (1919-1961); Reel Number: 31984_245848
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: El Dorado, Butler, Kansas; Roll: T627_1222; Page: 20A; Enumeration District: 8-20

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Eldorado, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kansas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: Box 369

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: El Dorado, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Rose Hill, Butler County, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Emory E. McKnight 1952

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Butler, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kansas; Registration County: Butler; Roll: 1643426

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 FEB 1952
    Event Place: Wichita, Sedgwick Co., Kansas
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rose Hill, Butler County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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