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Francis William Knight 1843 – 1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 January 1843

Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA

Death Date: 18 Feb 1910

Death Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA

Father: Peter Knight

Mother: Elisabetha Merklin

Spouse(s): Eliza Solomon

Children(s): Eugene Knight, George Knight, Elly Knight, Clyde Knight, Ruby Knight, Jefferson Knight, Ada Knight, Varnell Knight

The story of Francis William Knight began in 1843 in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA. In 1850, Francis William Knight resided in Key West, Monroe, Florida. Francis William Knight married Eliza Solomon, and had children including Eugene William Knight, George Solomon Knight, Elly Knight, Clyde Madison Knight, Ruby Knight, Jefferson Hunt Knight, Ada Irene Knight, Varnell Bernice Knight. Francis William Knight passed away in 1910 in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Francis William Knight began in 1843 in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA.
  • In 1850, Francis William Knight resided in Key West, Monroe, Florida.
  • Francis William Knight married Eliza Solomon, and had children including Eugene William Knight, George Solomon Knight, Elly Knight, Clyde Madison Knight, Ruby Knight, Jefferson Hunt Knight, Ada Irene Knight, Varnell Bernice Knight.
  • Francis William Knight passed away in 1910 in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Knight
1814 – 1851
Birth Location: England
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Elisabetha Merklin
1828 – 1898
Birth Location: Oberhausen, Emmendingen, Grand Duchy of Baden
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Spouses(s)

Eliza Solomon
1851 – 1927
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
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Children(s)

Eugene Knight
1875 – 1930
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
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George Knight
1880 – 1905
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
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Elly Knight
1882 – 1965
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
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Clyde Knight
1884 – 1952
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
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Ruby Knight
1886 – 1973
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
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Jefferson Knight
1888 – 1964
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
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Ada Knight
1890 – 1980
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
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Varnell Knight
1898 – 1975
Birth Location: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
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Francis Knight's Ancestors

Self
Francis Knight
1843 – 1910
Birth Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Parents
Peter Thomas Knight
1814 – 1851
England
Elisabetha Merklin
1828 – 1898
Oberhausen, Emmendingen, Grand Duchy of Baden
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Knight's Descendants

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Francis (William) Knight (1 January 1843 – 18 Feb 1910) m. Eliza Solomon (27 Jan 1851 – 04 Jul 1927)
  1. 1. Eugene (William) Knight (10 Sep 1875 – 22 Apr 1930) m. Cora (Lee) Borden (About 1884 – 11 Mar 1935)
    1. 1. Miriam (M) Knight (Abt. 1901 – Before 2000)
    2. 2. Otille Knight (Abt. 1903 – Before 2000)
    3. 3. Robert (S) Knight (Abt. 1907 – Before 2000)
    4. 4. Frank (William) Knight (Abt. 1915 – Before 2010)
    5. 5. Allen (F) Knight (Abt. 1920 – Before 2000)
    6. 6. Cecilia Knight (Abt. 1923 – )
  2. 2. George (Solomon) Knight (1880 – 1905)
  3. 3. Elly Knight (Feb 1882 – 11 May 1965)
  4. 4. Clyde (Madison) Knight (31 Dec 1884 – 25 Jul 1952) m. Nellie (Corrine) Vilareal (Nov 1883 – 22 Jul 1913) m. Sallie (Irvin) Glisson (10 May 1885 – Mar 1966)
    1. 1. Marguerite (Estelle) Knight (28 Mar 1907 – 15 Jun 1980)
    2. 2. Katherine (Mary Elizabeth "Kitty") Knight (12 May 1910 – 01 Nov 2000)
  5. 5. Ruby Knight (1886 – 15 February 1973)
  6. 6. Jefferson (Hunt) Knight (27 Jun 1888 – 15 January 1964)
  7. 7. Ada (Irene) Knight (Feb 1890 – Before 1980)
  8. 8. Varnell (Bernice) Knight (10 May 1898 – 11 May 1975)

Francis Knight's Timeline

12 Records

1843
1 January 1843
Birth of Francis William Knight in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
1850
01 Jan 1850
Age 7
Birth of Francis William Knight in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
1850
1850
Age 7
Francis William Knight resided here in Key West, Monroe, Florida
Key West, Monroe, Florida
1860
1860
Age 17
Francis William Knight resided here in Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States
Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States
1870
1870
Age 27
Francis William Knight resided here in Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States
Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States
1880
1880
Age 37
Francis William Knight resided here in Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States
Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States
1885
1885
Age 42
Francis William Knight resided here in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
1893
1893 to 1901
Age 50
Francis William Knight was employed in Key West City, Monroe, Florida, USA
Key West City, Monroe, Florida, USA
1900
1900
Age 57
Francis William Knight resided here in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
1905
Bet. 1905–1909
Age 62
Francis William Knight was employed in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
1910
18 Feb 1910
Age 67
Death of Francis William Knight in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
1910
Feb 1910
Age 67
Burial of Francis William Knight in Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 01 Jan 1850
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Passport Applications, 1795-1905; Collection Number: ARC Identifier 566612 / MLR Number A1 508; NARA Series: M1372; Roll #: 261
    [2] Florida State Census, 1867-1945
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: 131; Family History Film: 1254131; Page: 225D; Enumeration District: 114; Image: 0091
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: M593_132; Page: 335A; Image: 677; Family History Library Film: 545631
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: T623_174; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 106.
    [6] Florida State Census, 1885
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: M653_108; Page: 360; Image: 360; Family History Library Film: 803108
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: M432_59; Page: 158B; Image: 313

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 January 1843
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Web: Florida, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: M432_59; Page: 158B; Image: 313

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: M653_108; Page: 360; Image: 360; Family History Library Film: 803108

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: M593_132; Page: 335A; Image: 677; Family History Library Film: 545631

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: 131; Family History Film: 1254131; Page: 225D; Enumeration District: 114; Image: 0091

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1884
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Passport Applications, 1795-1905; Collection Number: ARC Identifier 566612 / MLR Number A1 508; NARA Series: M1372; Roll #: 261

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1885
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida State Census, 1867-1945
    [2] Florida State Census, 1885

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1893 to 1901
    Event Place: Key West City, Monroe, Florida, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: T623_174; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 106.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bet. 1905–1909
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Key West, Monroe, Florida; Roll: M593_132; Page: 335A; Image: 677; Family History Library Film: 545631

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1910
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Web: Florida, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Feb 1910
    Event Place: Key West, Monroe County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Web: Florida, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
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