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George McKnight 1738–1811 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1738

Birth Location: Ireland

Death Date: ABT 1811

Death Location: Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, NC

Father: William McKnight

Mother: Jane Morton

Spouse(s): Catherine Lee, Mary Elrod

Children(s): Jane McKnight, William McKnight, George McKnight, Catherine McKnight, "Sally" None, John McKnight, Elizabeth McKnight, Roger McKnight

The story of George McKnight began in 1738 in Ireland. George McKnight married Catherine Lee, Mary B Elrod, Mary Catherine Douthit, and had children including Catherine Mcknight, Elizabeth Mcknight, George Mcknight, Jane Mcknight, John Mcknight, Roger Lee Mcknight, Sally, William Mcknight. George McKnight passed away in 1811 in Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, NC.

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Biography

  • The story of George McKnight began in 1738 in Ireland.
  • George McKnight married Catherine Lee, Mary B Elrod, Mary Catherine Douthit, and had children including Catherine Mcknight, Elizabeth Mcknight, George Mcknight, Jane Mcknight, John Mcknight, Roger Lee Mcknight, Sally, William Mcknight.
  • George McKnight passed away in 1811 in Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, NC.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George McKnight's Ancestors

Self
George McKnight
1738–1811
Birth Place: Ireland
Parents
William McKnight
1700–1759
Ireland or Scotland
Jane Morton
1717–1755
Windsor, Hartford Co., CT
Grandparents
Sanders McKnight
1680–1730
Scotland, Great Britain
Unknown
1682–
Scotland, Great Britain
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

George McKnight's Descendants

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George McKnight (ABT 1738–ABT 1811) m. Catherine Lee (ABT 1740–05 Sep 1771) m. Mary (B.) Elrod (12 Mar 1755–14 Oct 1819)
  1. 1. Jane McKnight 1762–1818 m. James Johnson 1757–1830
    1. 1. James Johnson 1797–1866 m. Anna Eccles 1801–1854
      1. 1. Emily (Camilla) Johnson 1828–1911 m. Zaddock Griffith 1821–1889
        1. 1. Charles (Manley) Griffith 1850– m. Laura (C.) Clauss 1854–
        2. 2. Thomas (Wharton) Griffith 1852–
        3. 3. James (F.) Griffith 1848–1911 m. Sarah (Ellen) Miller 1849–1941
  2. 2. William McKnight 1770–
  3. 3. George McKnight 1765–1847 m. Aaltse 1764–1814
    1. 1. Bob ("William") McKnight 1788–1815
    2. 2. Adam McKnight 1789–1837
    3. 3. "Polly" 1796–1864
    4. 4. George McKnight 1799–1837
    5. 5. Joshua McKnight 1803–1837
    6. 6. Thomas (Wesley) McKnight 1814–1814
    7. 7. Rachel McKnight 1792–1837 m. Obediah (Lawrence) Vest 1791–1863
      1. 1. Moses Vest 1810–
      2. 2. Samuel Vest 1813–
      3. 3. George Vest 1817–
      4. 4. Elisha Vest 1820–
      5. 5. Mary Vest 1824–
      6. 6. Nancy Vest 1826–
      7. 7. Sarah (Susannah) Vest 1822–1879
      8. 8. William Vest 1819–1863 m. Melinda Langford 1826–1878
        1. 1. Meridy Vest 1844–
        2. 2. James (M. E.) Vest 1847–1901 m. Matilda (Ellen) Butler 1854–1921
        3. 3. Mary (J.) Vest 1848–
        4. 4. Martha Vest 1859–
        5. 5. Narcissa Vest 1861–
        6. 6. Edirnal (Dim) Vest 1852–1907 m. Mary (E.) Birdsong 1850–1919
        7. 7. Marion Vest 1844–1915 m. Etna (Elva) Lankford 1845–1900
        8. 8. William (Mose) Vest 1852–1920
  4. 4. Catherine McKnight 1776– m. Louis (Franklin) Mullins 1833–
  5. 5. "Sally" 1777–
  6. 6. John McKnight 1779–
  7. 7. Elizabeth McKnight 1775–1876
  8. 8. Roger (Lee) McKnight 1767–1851 m. Lydia Elrod 1767–1844 m. Sarah Haynes 1806–
    1. 1. Adaline McKnight 1802–
    2. 2. Jeremiah (F.) McKnight 1851–
    3. 3. John McKnight 1791–
    4. 4. Joseph (Lee) McKnight 1805–1881 m. McCollough 1808–1855 m. Lydia Lafferty 1816–1881
      1. 1. James (Anderson) McKnight 1829–1895 m. Susannah Lewis 1830–1906
        1. 1. Wilbert (W.) McKnight 1852–
        2. 2. Franny McKnight 1869– m. Frome 1860–
        3. 3. Clara (E.) McKnight 1860–1873
        4. 4. James (M.) McKnight 1866–1880
        5. 5. Alvis (Elrod) McKnight 1856– m. Souella Bradfield 1859–
        6. 6. Emma (Catherine) McKnight 1865–1950 m. W. (Jarrett) Jayne 1855–1946
        7. 7. Sallie McKnight 1873– m. Rolla (B.) Henry 1865–
        8. 8. Samuel (Alonzo) McKnight 1862–1899 m. Anna (J.) Duncan 1868–
        9. 9. Joseph (Lewis) McKnight 1857–1934 m. Victoria (Mariah) Coggan 1860–1940
        10. 10. Henry (Frank) McKnight 1853–1894 m. Louisa (Jane) Shriner 1857–1944
      2. 2. Christopher McKnight 1833–1855
      3. 3. Henry (Lingle) McKnight 1838–1862
      4. 4. Laura (Rosilla) McKnight 1849–
      5. 5. John (Strange) McKnight 1831–1894 m. Ollie Webb 1835–1910 m. Martha (S.) Magner 1835–1856
        1. 1. William (Francis) McKnight 1860–1942 m. Jenny Gordon 1864–
        2. 2. Mary (E.) McKnight 1855–
        3. 3. Benjamin (Lawrence) McKnight 1864–1939 m. Edna (Ciscro) Durham 1882–1956
        4. 4. George (Newton) McKnight 1871–1913 m. Martha (Hester) Gray 1878–1963
        5. 5. Joseph (Arthur) McKnight 1869–1936 m. Maggie (Bell) Winters 1882–1927
        6. 6. Henry (Franklin) McKnight 1862–1919 m. Lena (Lenora) Fulton 1868–1935
        7. 7. Martha Lutricia 1866–1944 m. John (Henry) Smith 1857–1940
      6. 6. Amanda (Jane) McKnight 1835–1909 m. James (H.) Mathers 1831–1896
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Catherine) Mathers 1856–1929 m. William (P.) Jenkins 1850–1910
        2. 2. Lawrence (A.) Mathers 1859–1919
      7. 7. George (Roger) McKnight 1836–1859
        1. 1. Mary (F.) McKnight 1859–1864
      8. 8. Mary (Elizabeth) McKnight 1841– m. Hamilton (Antibus E. Crawford) Elrod 1841–
      9. 9. Lydia (Ann) McKnight 1843– m. Joseph Tolliver 1841–
        1. 1. Della Tolliver 1868–
        2. 2. Lillian Tolliver 1870–
      10. 10. Nancy (Emily) McKnight 1847–1912 m. Henry (Wilson) Shirley 1842–1919
        1. 1. Oscar (Harry) Shirley 1871–1936
        2. 2. Shirley 1875–1876
        3. 3. Arthur (Clare) Shirley 1874–1875
        4. 4. Helena (Grace) Shirley 1878–1948
        5. 5. Wayne (McKnight) Shirley 1880–1936
      11. 11. Joseph (Franklin) McKnight 1838–1921 m. Elizabeth Jones 1846–1916
        1. 1. Willard 1876–1956 m. Josephine Fisher 1877–1909
        2. 2. Alpha (Lee) McKnight 1879–
        3. 3. David (Clyde) McKnight 1881–1973 m. Eva (Mae) Kible 1884–1974
        4. 4. Evelyn McKnight 1884–1943
        5. 5. Stella (Esther) McKnight 1873–1941 m. Grant Carroll 1868–1940
        6. 6. Grace (R.) McKnight 1889–1974
    5. 5. James McKnight 1801–1851 m. Martha Webster 1808–
      1. 1. Martha McKnight 1836–
      2. 2. Josiah McKnight 1837–
      3. 3. William (J.) McKnight 1839–
      4. 4. Margaret McKnight 1841–
      5. 5. Lydia (Anis) McKnight 1843–
      6. 6. Eliza McKnight 1847–
    6. 6. Christopher McKnight 1798–1843 m. Rebecca Vontress 1799–1876
      1. 1. Eliza McKnight 1829–1847
      2. 2. Joseph McKnight 1822–1894
      3. 3. Catherine (Ann) McKnight 1833–1922 m. Hiram (Mallott) Batman 1833–1915
        1. 1. James Batman 1856–1931
        2. 2. William (Wesley) Batman 1858–1938
        3. 3. Lydia Batman 1860–
        4. 4. Elizabeth (Ann) Batman 1861–1931
        5. 5. Ulysses Batman 1863–1932
        6. 6. Rebecca (Iris) Batman 1866–1953
        7. 7. Albert Batman 1869–1938
        8. 8. Mary (Marie) Batman 1871–1956
        9. 9. Pearl Batman 1874–1948
      4. 4. Rebecca McKnight 1837–1899 m. James (Anderson) Stipp 1828–1901
        1. 1. Mary (Amanda) Stipp 1860–1934
        2. 2. William Stipp 1861–1948
        3. 3. Aretus Stipp 1864–1922
        4. 4. Arthur Stipp 1867–
        5. 5. Vestillie Stipp 1869–1870
        6. 6. Martha (Mae) Stipp 1872–1899
        7. 7. Samuel (Vontress) Stipp 1874–1943
        8. 8. Lillian Stipp 1877–1971
        9. 9. Dell Stipp 1880–1970
      5. 5. Christopher McKnight 1840–1858
      6. 6. Caroline (Jane) McKnight 1829–1913 m. Henry (Christopher) McBride 1824–1864
        1. 1. Samuel McBride 1854–
        2. 2. Edith McBride 1858–
        3. 3. William McBride 1859–
        4. 4. Henry (Christopher) McBride 1860–1940 m. Sarah (Bell) Box 1858–
        5. 5. Joseph (Francis) McBride 1856–1941
      7. 7. Samuel (Mason) McKnight 1824–1901 m. Simantha (P.) Ikerd 1829–1894
        1. 1. Robert (E.) McKnight 1847–
        2. 2. Theophilus (H.) McKnight 1849–
        3. 3. Louisa (J.) McKnight 1851–
        4. 4. Mary (C.) McKnight 1852–
        5. 5. Rebecca (A.) McKnight 1856–
        6. 6. Harriet (C.) McKnight 1858–
        7. 7. Samantha (E.) McKnight 1860–
        8. 8. William (E.) McKnight 1862–
        9. 9. Massie (E.) McKnight 1865–
        10. 10. Elizabeth McKnight 1865–
        11. 11. Susan (N.) McKnight 1867–
        12. 12. Sarah (I.) McKnight 1869–
      8. 8. William McKnight 1842–1925 m. Philisia (Ann) Smith 1849–1922
        1. 1. Bess McKnight –1948
        2. 2. Ella (Laurissa) McKnight 1870–1895
        3. 3. Lottie McKnight 1877–
    7. 7. Thomas McKnight 1793–1860 m. Sarah (Mary) Foster 1800–
      1. 1. Jonathan (E.) McKnight 1820–
      2. 2. Charles (M.) McKnight 1829–1899 m. Mary Elizabeth 1836–
        1. 1. Sarah McKnight 1855–
        2. 2. Jonathan (Hayden) McKnight 1856–1925 m. Mary Blalock 1878–
        3. 3. Louisa McKnight 1858–
        4. 4. Charles McKnight 1864–
        5. 5. Savannah McKnight 1870–
        6. 6. Isadora McKnight 1879–
        7. 7. Henrietta McKnight 1861–
        8. 8. Rosa (Adell) McKnight 1868–
        9. 9. Odes McKnight 1878–
      3. 3. Amanda (Melvina) McKnight 1837–
      4. 4. Henrietta McKnight 1840–
      5. 5. Wyly (W.) McKnight 1822–1884 m. Hannah 1821–
        1. 1. Rispie McKnight 1845–
        2. 2. James McKnight 1846–
      6. 6. M. McKnight 1836–
      7. 7. Christopher (Franklin) McKnight 1816–1883 m. Rebecca Napier 1828–1901
        1. 1. Thomas (Jasper) McKnight 1850–1921 m. Catherine (May) Frith 1868–1930 m. Margaret (Ellen) Sims 1854–
        2. 2. Mary (Amanda) McKnight 1866–1924
        3. 3. George (Hiram) McKnight 1867–1959
        4. 4. James (Wiley) McKnight 1857–1943 m. Susan (O'Della) McWhethy 1869–
        5. 5. Henrietta McKnight 1853– m. Thompson Miller 1847–
        6. 6. Charles (Franklin) McKnight 1861– m. Sabrina (Lavinia Carolina) Hurt 1870–
        7. 7. Rose (Anna) McKnight 1861– m. Joseph (N.) Vanderpool 1853–
      8. 8. Jasper McKnight 1830–
      9. 9. William (M.) McKnight 1817– m. Bethena (Harvey) Cadle 1819–
        1. 1. Francis McKnight 1838–
        2. 2. Andrew (Jackson) McKnight 1839–
        3. 3. James (Monroe) McKnight 1841–
        4. 4. Elizabeth (Jane) McKnight 1842–
        5. 5. Rispa (Armeld) McKnight 1844–
        6. 6. Sarah (Marina) McKnight 1846–
        7. 7. Esther (Ann) McKnight 1847–
        8. 8. Melvina (P.) McKnight 1852–
        9. 9. Lucinda (Adeline) McKnight 1853–
        10. 10. Austin (Russell) McKnight 1855–
      10. 10. George (Rogers) McKnight 1824– m. Julia (Ann) Keith 1827–
        1. 1. Thomas (M.) McKnight 1849–
        2. 2. Joseph (F.) McKnight 1853–
        3. 3. Sarah (Jane) McKnight 1855–
        4. 4. Martha (Ella) McKnight 1860–1934 m. John (A.) Sivard 1856–1938
        5. 5. Alice (Anna) McKnight 1864– m. George (W.) Reed 1848–
        6. 6. Amelia (Elizabeth) McKnight 1858–1931 m. John (Thompson) Briggs 1854–1933 m. James (Terry) Reed 1851–1887
        7. 7. William (Armster) McKnight 1851–1938 m. Emeline Keith 1856–1924 m. Mary (Jane) McFarland 1851–1879
        8. 8. John (Milton) McKnight 1862–1949
      11. 11. Elizabeth McKnight 1826–
      12. 12. Sarah (Ann) McKnight 1828–
    8. 8. George (Washington) McKnight 1796–1869 m. Mary (M.) Ikned 1800– m. "Polly Anna" 1803–1873
      1. 1. Mary (Ann) McKnight 1828–
      2. 2. W. (Roger) McKnight 1831–1833
      3. 3. George (Washington) McKnight 1832–
      4. 4. William McKnight 1821–1897 m. Mary Owens 1819–
        1. 1. Eliza (Jane) McKnight 1845–
        2. 2. James (W.) McKnight 1849–1924
      5. 5. Henry (B.) McKnight 1829–1882 m. Linn 1831–1904
        1. 1. Edward (Roscoe) McKnight –1947
      6. 6. David (Wesley) McKnight 1834–1925 m. Sally (Ann) Johnson 1839–1920
        1. 1. Jesse (Jarvis) McKnight 1873–1959
        2. 2. Inez (Christine) McKnight 1861–1947
        3. 3. Mary (Louise) McKnight 1866–1939
        4. 4. Sarah (Margaret) McKnight 1870–1895
        5. 5. McKnight 1876–1876
        6. 6. Elmer (George) McKnight 1869–1948
      7. 7. John McKnight 1839–
      8. 8. Miranda (F.) McKnight 1844–1914
      9. 9. Lydia (Jane) McKnight 1846–1921
        1. 1. William (A.) Ramsey 1862–
      10. 10. Elijah McKnight 1819–1887 m. Mary Hobson 1849–1918 m. Louise Stipp 1822–1865
        1. 1. Epha McKnight 1887–1970
        2. 2. Hugh McKnight 1883–1969
        3. 3. Ethel McKnight 1880–1961
        4. 4. Elijah McKnight 1876–1923
        5. 5. Eller McKnight 1874–1942
        6. 6. Levi (Marion) McKnight 1852–1871
        7. 7. George (Washington) McKnight 1847–1931
        8. 8. Estella McKnight 1878–1959
        9. 9. Lydia (Jane) McKnight 1851–1913
        10. 10. John (Wesley) McKnight 1842–1911 m. Cynthia (Ana) Owings 1861–1930 m. Mary (Ellen) Hudson –1880
        11. 11. Mary (Ann) McKnight 1844–
      11. 11. Joseph McKnight 1826–1897
      12. 12. Louise (Elizabeth) McKnight 1842–1925 m. James Faubion 1832–1916
        1. 1. Beaut Faubion –1891
    9. 9. William (Asbury) McKnight 1800–1862 m. Rebecca (Ann) Erwin 1804–1854
      1. 1. Lydia (Ann) McKnight 1825–1921 m. George (W.) Ingraham 1825–1848 m. Daniel Dillman 1833–1896
        1. 1. Francis (Marion) Dillman 1856– m. Eva (M.) Holms 1868–
        2. 2. William (David) Dillman 1858–
        3. 3. Daniel (Webster) Dillman 1860–
        4. 4. Samuel (Fletcher) Dillman 1869–1905
        5. 5. Charles (Preston) Dillman 1866–1938 m. Anna (Cora) Wood 1868–1951
        6. 6. Mary (A.) Dillman 1863–1864
        7. 7. George (W.) Ingraham 1847–1852
      2. 2. Caroline McKnight 1835–1916 m. James (D.) Plotner 1827–
        1. 1. Sarah (J.) Plotner 1855–1856
        2. 2. John (F.) Plotner 1863–1868
        3. 3. Mary (Frances) Plotner 1860– m. George (Andrew) Seed 1852–
      3. 3. Martha McKnight 1836–
      4. 4. Josiah (N.) McKnight 1837–
      5. 5. Asa McKnight 1838–1856
      6. 6. William McKnight 1839–
      7. 7. David McKnight 1840–1865
      8. 8. Margaret McKnight 1841–
      9. 9. Elza McKnight 1847–
      10. 10. Adaline McKnight 1827–1855 m. Solomon Conley 1823–1856
        1. 1. Constantine Conley 1855–1855
        2. 2. William (S.) Conley 1847–1848
        3. 3. Mahala (C.) Conley 1845–
        4. 4. Rebecca (A.) Conley 1849– m. Oliver Mitchell 1851–
      11. 11. Asbury McKnight 1833–1896 m. Harriet Plotner 1844–1874
        1. 1. Amanda McKnight 1857–
        2. 2. Emory (C.) McKnight 1865–
        3. 3. Willard (Hawley) McKnight 1869–
        4. 4. Eddy (Trimble) McKnight 1872–
        5. 5. Clark (Conley) McKnight 1884–
        6. 6. Clara (F.) McKnight 1887–
        7. 7. David (Brewer) McKnight 1878–
      12. 12. Cameron McKnight 1828–1903 m. Rebecca Fields 1830–1877 m. Martha Moore 1832–1917
        1. 1. Lanora (Ann) McKnight 1872–1873
        2. 2. Lillie (Cara) McKnight 1875–1876
        3. 3. Lamoba (A.) McKnight 1874–1875
        4. 4. Austin (Rogers) McKnight 1852–1912 m. Amanda (M.) Turner 1856–1916
        5. 5. Elizabeth (Ann) McKnight 1853–1858
        6. 6. Ephraim (Robert) McKnight 1855–1857
        7. 7. Mary (Frances) McKnight 1862–1863
        8. 8. Lyman (Trumble) McKnight 1864–1937 m. Etha Kincaid 1876– m. Florence (Ellen) Turner 1866–1884
        9. 9. Homer (Bothwell) McKnight 1868–
        10. 10. Sarah (Catherine) McKnight 1851–1920 m. William (Albert) Harmon 1849–1927
        11. 11. Cynthia (Isabelle) McKnight 1857–1944 m. William (Hood) Moore 1848–1898
        12. 12. Millard (Fillmore) McKnight 1858–1915 m. "Emma" 1864–1909
        13. 13. Jehu (Lincoln) McKnight 1860–1934 m. Sarah (Jane) Moore 1856–1929
        14. 14. Laura (Effie) McKnight 1870– m. William (Henry) Woods 1862–1928
      13. 13. Sarah (Jane) McKnight 1830–1916

George McKnight's Timeline

3 Records

1738
ABT 1738
Birth of George McKnight in Ireland
Ireland
1811
11 Jul 1811
Age 73
George McKnight - Will in Surry Co., NC; Will: Located in Iredell County, NC
Surry Co., NC; Will: Located in Iredell County, NC
1811
ABT 1811
Age 73
Death of George McKnight in Surry Co., NC
Surry Co., NC

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1738
    Event Place: Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] delossmcknight.FTW
    [2] McKnight Genealogy, 1738-1981, and Allied Families, p. 16

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Will
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1811
    Event Place: Surry Co., NC; Will: Located in Iredell County, NC
    Record Source:
    [1] delossmcknight.FTW
    [2] McKnight Genealogy, 1738-1981, and Allied Families, p. 11

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Mar 2004
    Record Source: delossmcknight.FTW

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: ABT 1811
    Event Place: Surry Co., NC
    Record Source:
    [1] delossmcknight.FTW
    [2] McKnight Genealogy, 1738-1981, and Allied Families, p. 16

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant Methodist Church, NC
    Record Source: delossmcknight.FTW

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