YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Giles Knight, II 1653–1726 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Apr 1653

Birth Location: Lingfield, Surrey, England

Death Date: 20 August 1726

Death Location: Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Giles Knight

Mother: Elizabeth Williams

Spouse(s): Mary English, Mary English

Children(s): Mary Knight, Daniel War, Jonathan Knight

Giles Knight, II was born in 1653 in Lingfield, Surrey, England, the child of Giles Knight And Elizabeth Williams. Giles Knight, II married Mary Anne English, Mary English, and had children including Daniel Knight Drummer And Fifer Revolutionary War, Jonathan Knight, Mary Knight. Giles Knight, II passed away in 1726 in Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Find more search results for Giles II
GI

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Giles Knight, II was born in 1653 in Lingfield, Surrey, England, the child of Giles Knight And Elizabeth Williams.
  • Giles Knight, II married Mary Anne English, Mary English, and had children including Daniel Knight Drummer And Fifer Revolutionary War, Jonathan Knight, Mary Knight.
  • Giles Knight, II passed away in 1726 in Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Giles II's Ancestors

Self
Giles II
1653–1726
Birth Place: Lingfield, Surrey, England
Parents
Giles Knight
1604–1707
Lingfield, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Elizabeth Williams
1633–1658
Whetenhurst, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Edward Knight
1590–1644
Lingfield, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Alice Dimery
1588–1648
Lingfield, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
George (Payne) Paine
1607–1662
Midloe St Neots, Huntingdonshire, England
Rachel Hawes
1613–1672
and St. Michael Le Querne, London, London, London, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
John Dymery
1570–1670
Agnes
1570–1628
Humfrey Hawes
1564–1630
Katherine Brooke
1574–1630
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Dymery
1530–1578
Edward Brooke
1534–1610

Giles II's Descendants

1.
GI
Giles (Knight,) II (24 Apr 1653–20 August 1726) m. Mary (Anne) English (21 April 1645–24 Jun 1732) m. Mary English (18 Feb 1668–Sep 1702)
  1. 1. Mary Knight 1683–1782 m. George Woods 1696–1789 m. Thomas Martin 1696–1789 m. Thomas Martin 1681–1763
    1. 1. Mary WOODS 1753–1807 m. Martin Pruitt 1748–1841
      1. 1. William PRUITT 1784–1839 m. Sarah RODDY 1788–
        1. 1. Solomon Pruitt 1810–1852 m. Elizabeth AMBROSE 1815–
        2. 2. Ludisha PRUITT 1806–1869
        3. 3. Daniel (R.) PRUITT 1818–1855
      2. 2. Leodicea PRUITT 1776–1846
      3. 3. Sarah PRUITT 1774–
    2. 2. John Martin 1710–1788
    3. 3. Jonathan Martin 1712–1801
    4. 4. Alice Martin 1709–1759
    5. 5. Abraham Martin 1728–1811
  2. 2. Daniel (Knight, Drummer and Fifer, Revolutionary) War 1697–1782
  3. 3. Jonathan Knight 1689–1745

Giles II's Timeline

4 Records

1653
24 April 1653
Birth of Giles Knight, II in Lingfield, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
Lingfield, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
1653
24 Apr 1653
Birth of Giles Knight, II in Lingfield, Surrey, England
Lingfield, Surrey, England
1679
24 April 1679
Age 26
Giles Knight, II was married in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
1726
20 August 1726
Age 73
Death of Giles Knight, II in Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 April 1653
    Event Place: Lingfield, Surrey, England, United Kingdom
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Apr 1653
    Event Place: Lingfield, Surrey, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 April 1679
    Event Place: Nailsworth, Gloucestershire

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Feb 1682
    Event Place: from MO. Mtg. at Naylsworth [England]
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Quaker arrivals at Philadelphia (Meeting), 1682-1750

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Quaker arrivals at Philadelphia (Meeting), 1682-1750

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 August 1726
    Event Place: Byberry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE