YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox 1865–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 JUN 1865

Birth Location: Dadville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States

Death Date: 26 FEB 1942

Death Location: Tallassee, Elmore County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Joseph Knox

Mother: Frances Duke

Spouse(s): Sarah Hornsby

Children(s): Willie Haynie, Frank Knox, Arthur Knox, Joseph Knox, Andrew Sr, Grover Knox, Annie Taylor

The story of Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox began in 1865 in Dadville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States. In 1880, Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox resided in Walnut Hill, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA. Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox married Sarah Catherine Sally Hornsby, and had children including Andrew Jackson Knox Sr, Annie L Taylor, Arthur Noble Knox, Frank Myrl Knox, Grover Henry Knox, Joseph Dowdel Knox, Willie Pearl Haynie. Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox passed away in 1942 in Tallassee, Elmore County, Alabama, United States of America.

Find more search results for Henry Knox
HK

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

  • The story of Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox began in 1865 in Dadville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1880, Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox resided in Walnut Hill, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA.
  • Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox married Sarah Catherine Sally Hornsby, and had children including Andrew Jackson Knox Sr, Annie L Taylor, Arthur Noble Knox, Frank Myrl Knox, Grover Henry Knox, Joseph Dowdel Knox, Willie Pearl Haynie.
  • Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox passed away in 1942 in Tallassee, Elmore County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Knox
1809–
Birth Location: South Carolina
JK
Frances Duke
1823–1880
Birth Location: Putnam County, Georgia, USA
FD

Spouses(s)

Sarah Hornsby
1865–1939
Birth Location: Elmore, Alabama, United States
SH

Children(s)

Willie Haynie
1899–1980
Birth Location: Elmore County, Alabama, United States of America
WH
Frank Knox
1902–1966
Birth Location: Elmore County, Alabama, United States of America
FK
Arthur Knox
1904–1982
Birth Location: Tallassee, Elmore County, Alabama, United States of America
AK
Joseph Knox
1890–1962
Birth Location: Elmore County, Alabama, United States of America
JK
Andrew Sr
1894–1983
Birth Location: Elmore County, Alabama, United States of America
AS
Grover Knox
1893–1968
Birth Location: Elmore County, Alabama, United States of America
GK
Annie Taylor
1888–1962
Birth Location: Elmore County, Alabama, United States of America
AT

Henry Knox's Ancestors

Self
Henry Knox
1865–1942
Birth Place: Dadville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
Parents
Joseph Knox
1809–
South Carolina
Frances (Elizabeth) Duke
1823–1880
Putnam County, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
John (Knox) Sr
1773–1852
Richburg, Chester, SC, South Carolina, USA
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Martin
1789–1866
Chester Township, Chester County, South Carolina, United States
William (Edward) Duke
1783–1852
Wilkes Co., Georgia, USA
Mary (Polly) Harris-Duke🍍
1794–1826
South Carolina, USA, or, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Jr
1749–1781
* MILLER
1754–1837
James Martin
1761–1844
Mary Graham
1768–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josiah ll
1734–1785
Margaret Hindman
1736–1799
Reverend Martin
1729–1807
Mary Berkley
1733–1796

Henry Knox's Descendants

1.
HK
Henry (Calhoun Breckinridge) Knox (10 JUN 1865–26 FEB 1942) m. Sarah (Catherine (Sally)) Hornsby (31 Oct 1865–9 Feb 1939)
  1. 1. Willie (Pearl) Haynie 1899–1980
  2. 2. Frank (Myrl) Knox 1902–1966
  3. 3. Arthur (Noble) Knox 1904–1982
  4. 4. Joseph (Dowdel) Knox 1890–1962 m. Addie (J) Knox 1892–
  5. 5. Andrew (Jackson Knox) Sr 1894–1983 m. Namni Nox 1899–
    1. 1. Andrew Nox 1925–
    2. 2. Grover Nox 1922–
  6. 6. Grover (Henry) Knox 1893–1968 m. Martha (M) Knox 1888–
  7. 7. Annie (L) Taylor 1888–1962 m. Joseph Taylor 1887–1918 m. J. (M.) Taylor 1886–1918
    1. 1. Roy (F) Taylor 1917–1992 m. Mary (Ella) Taylor 1918–2006
      1. 1. Donald (Wayne) Taylor 1938–2006
    2. 2. Howard Taylor 1907–
    3. 3. Paul Taylor 1909–
    4. 4. Howard Taylor 1907–1984 m. Willie (L) Taylor 1906–
    5. 5. Floyd (Edward) Taylor 1919–1994 m. Ona (Lodeska) Taylor 1920–2014
      1. 1. Annice (J) Thompson 1939–2018
      2. 2. Robert (Edmond) Taylor 1941–1941
    6. 6. Paul (J) Taylor 1908–1979 m. Mary Taylor 1908–1994
      1. 1. Robert (charles) Taylor 1928–1999 m. Margaret Taylor 1920–2016
        1. 1. Russell (Rickman) Benton 1948–2011
        2. 2. Connie Newman 1940–2015 m. Donald Newman 1937–2017
      2. 2. bobby (frank) taylor 1937–1988
      3. 3. judy (c) taylor 1940–2016

Henry Knox's Timeline

8 Records

1865
10 JUN 1865
Birth of Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox in Dadville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
Dadville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
1880
1880
Age 15
Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox resided here in Walnut Hill, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Walnut Hill, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
1887
25 DEC 1887
Age 22
Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox was married In Tallassee, Elmore Co., AL
Tallassee, Elmore Co., AL
1900
1900
Age 35
Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox resided here in Tallassee, Elmore, Alabama, USA
Tallassee, Elmore, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 55
Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox resided here in Tallassee, Elmore, Alabama, USA
Tallassee, Elmore, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 70
Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox resided here in Tallassee N, Elmore, Alabama
Tallassee N, Elmore, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 75
Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox resided here in Beat # E P 2 Tallassee, Tallassee N, Elmore, Alabama, USA
Beat # E P 2 Tallassee, Tallassee N, Elmore, Alabama, USA
1942
26 FEB 1942
Age 77
Death of Henry Calhoun Breckinridge Knox in Tallassee, Elmore, Alabama, United States
Tallassee, Elmore, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 JUN 1865
    Event Place: Dadville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tallassee N, Elmore, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00028; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 26-4
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Walnut Hill, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: 33; Page: 423b; Enumeration District: 147
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 25 DEC 1887
    Event Place: Tallassee, Elmore Co., AL
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [2] Alabama, U.S., Select Marriage Indexes

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Walnut Hill, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Walnut Hill, Tallapoosa, Alabama; Roll: 33; Page: 423b; Enumeration District: 147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Tallassee, Elmore, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Tallassee, Elmore, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tallassee N, Elmore, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tallassee N, Elmore, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00028; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 26-4

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beat # E P 2 Tallassee, Tallassee N, Elmore, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tallassee N, Elmore, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00028; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 26-4

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 FEB 1942
    Event Place: Tallassee, Elmore, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tallassee, Elmore County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Henry Knox

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