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Frank Asbury McKnight 1878–1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Aug 1878

Birth Location: Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN

Death Date: 1943

Death Location: France

Father: John McKnight

Mother: Mary Hudson

Spouse(s): Emily Girdley

Children(s): Alma McKnight

The story of Frank Asbury McKnight began in 1878 in Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN. In 1880, Frank Asbury McKnight resided in Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA. Frank Asbury McKnight married Emily Jane Girdley, and had children including Alma Evelyn Mcknight. Frank Asbury McKnight passed away in 1943 in France.

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Biography

  • The story of Frank Asbury McKnight began in 1878 in Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN.
  • In 1880, Frank Asbury McKnight resided in Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA.
  • Frank Asbury McKnight married Emily Jane Girdley, and had children including Alma Evelyn Mcknight.
  • Frank Asbury McKnight passed away in 1943 in France.

Immediate Family

Parents

John McKnight
1842–1911
Birth Location: Heltonville, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
JM
Mary Hudson
1846–1880
Birth Location: Heltonville, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Emily Girdley
1882–1981
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
EG

Children(s)

Alma McKnight
1902–1986
Birth Location: Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
AM

Frank McKnight's Ancestors

Self
Frank McKnight
1878–1943
Birth Place: Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN
Parents
John Wesley McKnight
1842–1911
Heltonville, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Hudson
1846–1880
Heltonville, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Elijah McKnight
1819–1887
Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Louisa Stipp
1822–1865
Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
George (Washington Hudson) Sr
1820–1897
Texas
Margaret Woolery
1825–1886
Heltonville, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
George McKnight
1796–1869
Mary McGee
1803–1873
John Stipp
1792–1857
Maria Mauk
1799–1866
Washington Hudson
1788–1850
Barbara Hunt
1792–1827
Jacob Sr
1786–1866
Susannah Todd
1788–1868
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Roger McKnight
1763–1851
Lydia Elrod
1767–1844
Michael Stipp
1752–1833
Abigail Mock
1750–1833
Michael Mauck
1765–1830
Barbara Cryzer
1761–1830
John Hudson
1744–1838
Frances Camp-Hudson
1746–1846
Lawrence Woolery
1739–1839
Margaret Horn
1749–1837
Thomas Todd
1761–1843
Zipporah Conger
1761–1833

Frank McKnight's Descendants

1.
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Frank (Asbury) McKnight (10 Aug 1878–1943) m. Emily (Jane) Girdley (23 Dec 1882–6 Sep 1981)
  1. 1. Alma (Evelyn) McKnight 1902–1986 m. Harold (Hugh) Edwards 1893–1960
    1. 1. Harold (Hugh) Edwards 1926–2014

Frank McKnight's Timeline

11 Records

1878
10 Aug 1878
Birth of Frank Asbury McKnight in Bedford, Lawrence, IN
Bedford, Lawrence, IN
1878
10 Aug 1878
Birth of Frank Asbury McKnight in Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN
Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN
1880
1880
Age 2
Frank Asbury McKnight resided here in Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Frank Asbury McKnight resided here in Bedford Ward 4, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Bedford Ward 4, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Frank Asbury McKnight resided here in Melrose, Curry, New Mexico, USA
Melrose, Curry, New Mexico, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Frank Asbury McKnight resided here in Anapara, Dona Ana, New Mexico
Anapara, Dona Ana, New Mexico
1940
1940
Age 62
Frank Asbury McKnight resided here in Anapara, Dona Ana, New Mexico, USA
Anapara, Dona Ana, New Mexico, USA
1942
1942
Age 64
Frank Asbury McKnight resided here in El Paso, Texas, USA
El Paso, Texas, USA
1943
1943
Age 65
Death of Frank Asbury McKnight in France
France
1959
1959
Age 81
Frank Asbury McKnight resided here in El Paso, Texas, USA
El Paso, Texas, USA
1959
12 Feb 1959
Age 81
Death of Frank Asbury McKnight in El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1878
    Event Place: Bedford, Lawrence, IN
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Anapara, Dona Ana, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02443; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 7-27
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Melrose, Curry, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1075; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 50
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New Mexico; Registration County: Curry; Roll: 1711859
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: 292; Page: 359D; Enumeration District: 001
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bedford Ward 4, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: T624_364; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1374377

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1878
    Event Place: Bedford, Lawrence Co., IN

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: 292; Page: 359D; Enumeration District: 001

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bedford Ward 4, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bedford Ward 4, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: T624_364; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1374377

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Melrose, Curry, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Melrose, Curry, New Mexico; Roll: T625_1075; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 50

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Anapara, Dona Ana, New Mexico
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Anapara, Dona Ana, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02443; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 7-27

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Anapara, Dona Ana, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Anapara, Dona Ana, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02443; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 7-27

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: El Paso, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1959
    Event Place: El Paso, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Curry, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New Mexico; Registration County: Curry; Roll: 1711859

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1959
    Event Place: El Paso, El Paso, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Web: El Paso County, Texas, Death Index, 1956-2010, El Paso County Texas Clerk; El Paso, Texas; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: France
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