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James John Knox 1713–1789 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Jul 1713

Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

Death Date: Feb 16, 1789

Death Location: Richburg, Chester, South Carolina, USA

Father: John Knox

Mother: Agnes Johnstone

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Lady

Children(s): William Knox, Samuel Knox, Prudence Knox, Jannet Gaston, Mary Knox, Capt. Knox

In 1713, James John Knox entered the world in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to John F Knox And Agnes Twin Johnstone. James John Knox married Elizabeth Craig Lady, and had children including Capt John Samuel Knox, Jannet Jane Knox Gaston, Mary Polly Knox, Prudence Knox, Samuel Milis Knox, William Knox. James John Knox passed away in 1789 in Richburg, Chester, South Carolina, USA.

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  • In 1713, James John Knox entered the world in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, born to John F Knox And Agnes Twin Johnstone.
  • James John Knox married Elizabeth Craig Lady, and had children including Capt John Samuel Knox, Jannet Jane Knox Gaston, Mary Polly Knox, Prudence Knox, Samuel Milis Knox, William Knox.
  • James John Knox passed away in 1789 in Richburg, Chester, South Carolina, USA.

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James Knox's Ancestors

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James Knox
1713–1789
Birth Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Parents
John F. Knox
1687–1780
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Agnes ((Twin)) Johnstone
1690–1782
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Grandparents
Alexander Knox
1666–
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Isobel (Isabel Scott Dalghlish) Dalglefish
1675–1741
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
William Johnstone
1666–1692
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Agnes Baulk
1666–1695
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Knox
1621–1692
Jean Govan
1637–1708
William (Rev)
1636–1673
Isabel Maitland
1626–1686
Willliam Bock
1630–1700
Agnes Gilfellen
1640–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Knox
1591–1642
Helen Dalmahoy
1581–1642

James Knox's Descendants

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James (John) Knox (26 Jul 1713–Feb 16, 1789) m. Elizabeth (Craig,) Lady (26 Dec 1718–May 1822)
  1. 1. William Knox 1751–1830 m. Patience (M) Gill 1747–1830
    1. 1. John (W) Knox 1770–1831 m. Margaret knox 1773–1838
      1. 1. John Knox 1810–1879 m. Anna (Jane) Anderson-Knox 1820–1887 m. Margaret (Jane) Knox 1819–1843
        1. 1. William (Henry) Knox 1856–1921 m. Mary (A) Knox 1858–1926
        2. 2. James Knox 1850–1922
        3. 3. Robert (Thomas) Knox 1858–1916
        4. 4. Jane (Knox) Quick 1852–1939
        5. 5. Mary (Ann Knox) williams 1860–1942
        6. 6. Senora Knox 1864–1934
      2. 2. John KNOX 1808–1876
      3. 3. Robert (Henderson) Knox 1801–1857
      4. 4. Rebecca (KNOX) Corwin 1805–1879
      5. 5. Margaret KNOX 1795–1838
      6. 6. James (Adams) Knox 1813–1846
      7. 7. Sarah KNOX 1810–1863
      8. 8. Martha (Matilda KNOX) James 1793–1873
      9. 9. Dortha ("Dorothy") Knox 1805–1867
      10. 10. Catharine (Catherine Knox) Morris 1801–1835
    2. 2. James Knox 1775–1846
    3. 3. Barbara (Eleanor "Nellie") Knox 1785–1876
    4. 4. William ("Irish Billy") Knox 1779–1830
    5. 5. Elizabeth Knox 1783–1860
    6. 6. Samuel Knox 1773–1843
  2. 2. Samuel (Milis) Knox 1730–1794
  3. 3. Prudence Knox 1735–1806
  4. 4. Jannet ('JANE' Knox) Gaston 1742–1839
  5. 5. Mary ("Polly") Knox 1740–1830
  6. 6. Capt. (John Samuel) Knox 1744–1818

James Knox's Timeline

3 Records

1713
26 Jul 1713
Birth of James John Knox in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
1789
Feb 16, 1789
Age 76
Death of James John Knox in Richburg, Chester, South Carolina, USA
Richburg, Chester, South Carolina, USA
1795
14 Sep 1795
Age 82
James John Knox - Probate in York, South Carolina, USA
York, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1713
    Event Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Feb 16, 1789
    Event Place: Richburg, Chester, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Brimelow, Judith M.; Probate Place: York, South Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1795
    Event Place: York, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Brimelow, Judith M.; Probate Place: York, South Carolina

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