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James McKnight 1746–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jun 1746

Birth Location: Chester Co., PA

Death Date: 26 May 1822

Death Location: Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN

Father: William McKnight

Mother: Jane Morton

Spouse(s): McKoun None, Sarah McKee

Children(s): James McKnight, Alexander McKnight, Joseph McKnight, John McKnight, William McKnight, Jane McKnight, Isabella McKnight, Margaret McKnight, Major McKnight

James McKnight was born in 1746 in Chester Co., PA, the child of William Mcknight And Jane Morton. In 1813, James McKnight was employed in Rutherford Co. Court. James McKnight married Mckoun, Sarah Mckee, and had children including Alexander Mcknight, Isabella Mcknight, James Mcknight, Jane Mcknight, John Morton Mcknight, Joseph Mcknight, Major David Mcknight, Margaret Mcknight, William Mcknight. James McKnight passed away in 1822 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

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Biography

  • James McKnight was born in 1746 in Chester Co., PA, the child of William Mcknight And Jane Morton.
  • In 1813, James McKnight was employed in Rutherford Co. Court.
  • James McKnight married Mckoun, Sarah Mckee, and had children including Alexander Mcknight, Isabella Mcknight, James Mcknight, Jane Mcknight, John Morton Mcknight, Joseph Mcknight, Major David Mcknight, Margaret Mcknight, William Mcknight.
  • James McKnight passed away in 1822 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN.

Immediate Family

Parents

William McKnight
1700–1759
Birth Location: Ireland or Scotland
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Jane Morton
1717–1755
Birth Location: Windsor, Hartford Co., CT
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Spouses(s)

McKoun None
1747–1828
Birth Location: Perth, Scotland, Great Britain
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Sarah McKee
1750–1825
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

James McKnight
1772–1852
Birth Location: Rowan Co., NC
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Alexander McKnight
1775–1869
Birth Location: –
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Joseph McKnight
1782–
Birth Location: Rowan Co., NC
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John McKnight
1789–1844
Birth Location: Rowan Co., NC
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William McKnight
1774–1857
Birth Location: Rowan Co., NC
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Jane McKnight
1771–1836
Birth Location: Rowan Co., NC
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Isabella McKnight
1780–1855
Birth Location: Rowan Co., NC
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Margaret McKnight
1784–1872
Birth Location: Rowan Co., NC
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Major McKnight
1792–1842
Birth Location: Rowan Co., NC
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James McKnight's Ancestors

Self
James McKnight
1746–1822
Birth Place: Chester Co., PA
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

James McKnight's Descendants

1.
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James McKnight (22 Jun 1746–26 May 1822) m. McKoun (16 Dec 1747–13 Jan 1828) m. Sarah McKee (ABT 1750–21 Oct 1825)
  1. 1. James McKnight 1772–1852
    1. 1. Margaret McKnight 1835–
    2. 2. John McKnight 1834–
    3. 3. Felix McKnight 1833–
    4. 4. William (David) McKnight 1820–1861 m. Susan (E.) Wynne 1832–1879
      1. 1. William (Burney) McKnight 1859–1956 m. Sallie (Grier) Hodges 1866–1957
        1. 1. Alfred McKnight 1898– m. Unknown 1898–
        2. 2. Kate (Kidd) McKnight 1896–1989 m. Halbert (Shipp) Lattimore 1892–1969
        3. 3. Earl (Wayne) McKnight 1897–
      2. 2. Maud McKnight 1856–
      3. 3. Joel (D.) McKnight 1854–
      4. 4. Robert (W.) McKnight 1852–
      5. 5. James (F.) McKnight 1850–
  2. 2. Alexander McKnight 1775–1869 m. Polly 1806–
    1. 1. Eliza McKnight 1831–
    2. 2. Cap 1827–
    3. 3. Mary McKnight 1830–
    4. 4. Samuel (Fleming) McKnight 1826–
      1. 1. William (Alexander) McKnight 1872–
      2. 2. Francis (Alexander) McKnight 1835–1926
    5. 5. Rheuanna (Penny) McKnight 1817–1851 m. William (B.) Boyd 1812–1894
      1. 1. John (Alexander) Boyd 1838–
      2. 2. James (M.) Boyd 1841–
      3. 3. Mary (R. Dorothy) Boyd 1843–
      4. 4. Margaret (J. Elizabeth) Boyd 1846–
      5. 5. Eliza (S. Annie) Boyd 1849–
    6. 6. Easter McKnight 1824–1849 m. Ranzil (Hunton) Rogers 1821–1884
    7. 7. Joseph (Peyton) McKnight 1828–1881 m. Ellis 1832–1911
      1. 1. Tiney McKnight 1858–1870
      2. 2. Joseph (Banning) McKnight 1869–1961 m. Geraldine (Mable) Latham 1875–1960 m. Helen (Katherine) Webb 1898–1976
        1. 1. Joseph (Webb) McKnight 1925–
        2. 2. Mary McKnight 1900–
        3. 3. John (Banning) McKnight 1896– m. Helen (Katherine) Webb 1898–1976
      3. 3. Moses (Becton) McKnight 1855–1942 m. Jennie (Ann) Spiller 1865–1958
        1. 1. Thomas (B.) McKnight 1887–1981 m. Lily (Elizabeth) Brown 1892–1980
        2. 2. Lois McKnight 1886–1960 m. Virgil (Pope) Meadows 1880–1931
        3. 3. Gladie McKnight 1895–1992 m. Tom (Jeff) Davis 1893–1979
        4. 4. Ewell McKnight 1891–1981 m. Lucille White 1900–1990
      4. 4. Samuel (Ewell) McKnight 1864–1940 m. Della Coffman 1867–1965
  3. 3. Joseph McKnight 1782–
    1. 1. McKnight 1803–
    2. 2. David McKnight 1803–
  4. 4. John (Morton) McKnight 1789–1844 m. Abigail (N.) Alexander 1792–1847
    1. 1. John (Alexander) McKnight 1813–1853 m. Unknown 1851–
      1. 1. Big Jimmy 1870– m. Lola McHenry 1888–
        1. 1. Russell McKnight 1908–
        2. 2. Mary McKnight 1909–
        3. 3. Dorothy McKnight 1910–
        4. 4. Octa McKnight 1911–
        5. 5. McKnight 1912–
        6. 6. McKnight 1913–
        7. 7. McKnight 1890–
        8. 8. Dora McKnight 1889–
        9. 9. Emma McKnight 1888–
        10. 10. Ella McKnight 1888–
        11. 11. McKnight 1913–
        12. 12. McKnight 1912–
      2. 2. Albert (Donalson) McKnight 1869– m. Emma 1869–
        1. 1. Lutie McKnight 1887–
        2. 2. Dixon McKnight 1889–
        3. 3. Ben McKnight 1888–
      3. 3. John (Eggleton) McKnight 1878–
        1. 1. Lois McKnight 1899–
      4. 4. Erastus (Alexander) McKnight 1876–
        1. 1. Jimmie McKnight 1900–
        2. 2. Kenneth McKnight 1899–
        3. 3. Ruby McKnight 1898–
        4. 4. Ruel McKnight 1897–
      5. 5. Robert (Morris) McKnight 1874–
        1. 1. Maurice (Wilson) McKnight 1897–
        2. 2. Sim McKnight 1896–
        3. 3. Maggie (Lesla) McKnight 1895–
        4. 4. Mary McKnight 1895–
      6. 6. William (Porter) McKnight 1872–
        1. 1. Raymond McKnight 1893–
        2. 2. Earl McKnight 1893–
    2. 2. Mary (Eleanor) McKnight 1816–1861
    3. 3. Andrew (Miller) McKnight 1819–1883 m. Jamina (J.) Martin 1824–1898
      1. 1. Almansa (Fidelia) McKnight 1848–
      2. 2. Mary (Jane) McKnight 1844–
      3. 3. Viola (B.) McKnight 1850–
    4. 4. James (Donell) McKnight 1822–
    5. 5. Rankin (Jarrett) McKnight 1829–1853
    6. 6. Knox (Paschal Eagleton) McKnight 1832–
    7. 7. Albert (Madison) McKnight 1811–1861 m. Eliza (Tabie) Thomas 1810–1865
      1. 1. Virginia (F.) McKnight 1851–1875 m. Robert (D.) Vaught 1847–
      2. 2. James (Thomas) McKnight 1849–
      3. 3. George (T.) McKnight 1846–
      4. 4. William (Morton) McKnight 1842– m. Nancy (Thomas) Bethel 1852–
        1. 1. Thomas (Morton) McKnight 1870–
      5. 5. John (Alexander) McKnight 1840– m. Lucy (M.) Barker 1852–1879
      6. 6. Martha (Tolemnia) McKnight 1835– m. Franklin (Ward) Ranklin 1829–
        1. 1. Hugh (T.) White 1880–
        2. 2. Zebulan (Vance) White 1879–
        3. 3. Tennessee White 1876–
        4. 4. Effie White 1874–
        5. 5. William (Alexander) Ranklin 1867–
        6. 6. Ann (Eliza) Ranklin 1864–
        7. 7. Matt (Mcknight) Ranklin 1861–
        8. 8. Olevia (Jane) Ranklin 1856–
      7. 7. Irison (Wesley) McKnight 1833–1872 m. Amanda (Elizabeth) Lyon 1839–
        1. 1. Sexta McKnight 1868–
        2. 2. Quinta (Elizabeth) McKnight 1866–
        3. 3. Wesley (Alexander) McKnight 1864–
        4. 4. William (Madison) McKnight 1862–
        5. 5. Ida (Mattie) McKnight 1860–
        6. 6. Flora (Eliza) McKnight 1859–
    8. 8. Margaret (Jane) McKnight 1824–1896
    9. 9. Joseph (David) McKnight 1826–
  5. 5. William McKnight 1774–1857 m. Rhoda Keuse 1773–
    1. 1. Jane McKnight 1805– m. James Cason 1800–
      1. 1. John Cason 1838–
    2. 2. Thomas McKnight 1810–
    3. 3. Hugh McKnight 1800– m. Louisa 1808–
      1. 1. Matthew McKnight 1827–
      2. 2. Cyrus McKnight 1828–
      3. 3. Martha McKnight 1831–
      4. 4. Luther (J.) McKnight 1833–
      5. 5. Mary McKnight 1835–
      6. 6. Roda McKnight 1843–
      7. 7. Lavenia (A.) McKnight 1845–
      8. 8. Margaret (A.) McKnight 1847–
    4. 4. Caleb McKnight 1820– m. Elizabeth 1820–
      1. 1. Margaret (J.) McKnight 1841–
      2. 2. Mary (A.) McKnight 1843–
      3. 3. Sarah McKnight 1844–
      4. 4. Charles McKnight 1846–
      5. 5. William McKnight 1849–
    5. 5. Polly 1802–1885 m. William Cason 1804–1892
      1. 1. Caleb (McKnight) Cason 1827–1888 m. Mary (Harrison) Barham 1829–1907
        1. 1. Cason –1851
        2. 2. William (Thomas) Cason 1852–1930 m. Molly Bowden 1854–
        3. 3. John (Barham) Cason 1854–1938
        4. 4. Margaret (Jane) Cason 1856–1857
        5. 5. Charles (McKnight) Cason 1859–1879
        6. 6. Roda (Ellen) Cason 1860–1952 m. J. (B.) Inman 1850–1889
        7. 7. Mary (Susan) Cason 1862–1953 m. James (Asley) Moody 1854–
        8. 8. Joe (Robert) Cason 1864–1904
        9. 9. Bettie (Perkins) Cason 1867–1900
        10. 10. Dick (Kendall) Cason 1869–1932 m. Willie (Maud) Nance 1869–1950
      2. 2. Joseph Cason 1830–1909 m. Margaret (Hannah) Dickson 1833–1890
        1. 1. William (Charles) Cason 1871–1921
        2. 2. Lewis (Dryden) Cason 1868–1921
        3. 3. James (Hugh) Cason 1866–1869
        4. 4. Rhoda (Jane) Cason 1864–1951
        5. 5. Rebecca (McKisick) Cason 1852–1923
        6. 6. Thomas (David) Cason 1862–1936
        7. 7. Daniel (McKnight) Cason 1854–1914 m. Saba (Capron) Warren 1859–1932
        8. 8. Mary (Caroline) Cason 1855–1921 m. John (Joseph) Christie 1852–1931
        9. 9. Joseph (Dickson) Cason 1858–1897 m. Mary (Frances) Embry 1868–
        10. 10. "Sadie" 1860–1947
        11. 11. "Ellie" 1878–1935
        12. 12. Leonidas (Claude) Cason 1875–1935
        13. 13. George (Kesee) Cason 1873–1945 m. Georgia Tatum 1890–1960
      3. 3. William (Charles) Cason 1836–1926 m. Mary (Jane) Hamilton 1840–1905
        1. 1. James (Hamilton) Cason 1861–1933 m. Carrie Pettigrew 1872–
        2. 2. Laura (Alice) Cason 1861–1892
        3. 3. Thomas (Franklin) Cason 1864–1926
        4. 4. William (McKnight) Cason 1866– m. Callie Taylor 1889–1904
        5. 5. Robert (Eleazah Leight) Cason 1868–1870
        6. 6. Joseph (Charles) Cason 1870–1933 m. Maude (Estelle) Tuck 1878–1969
        7. 7. Mary (Jane) Cason 1873–1961 m. Coke (Wilson) Nichols 1879–1946
        8. 8. Cason 1875–1875
        9. 9. "Kate" 1877–1895
        10. 10. Irene (Harris) Cason 1881–
      4. 4. Thomas (Kessee) Cason 1839–1861
      5. 5. Rhoda (Ann) Cason 1842–1914 m. Franklin (Marion) Ballard 1825–1890
        1. 1. William (Ballard) Ballard 1860–
        2. 2. Susie (B.) Ballard 1865–1946
        3. 3. Frank Ballard 1868–
  6. 6. Jane McKnight 1771–1836 m. Alexander Orr 1770–1856
    1. 1. James (Dickson) Orr 1805–1880 m. Cynthia (Byrd) Goodloe 1810–1902
      1. 1. James (H.) Orr 1840–1930
      2. 2. Lafayette Orr 1839–1903 m. Othello Green 1854–1899
      3. 3. Henry (Goodloe) Orr 1836–1912 m. Mary (E.) Daniel 1852–1924
      4. 4. Alexander (Lafayette) Orr 1840– m. Rachel (Othella) Green 1840–1900
        1. 1. Blanche Orr 1888–
        2. 2. Cecil Orr 1889–
        3. 3. Mattie Orr 1885–1968 m. Michael (Franklin) Higgins 1879–1950
      5. 5. Francis Orr 1833–
      6. 6. Robert (E.) Orr 1841–1926 m. Mattie Andrews 1848–1930
      7. 7. Mary Orr 1847–1926 m. Tolbert Lavender 1847–1914
      8. 8. Samuel Orr 1849–1928 m. Dovie (Ann) Duff 1857–1916
  7. 7. Isabella McKnight 1780–1855 m. James (P.) Sharp 1783–1850
    1. 1. J. (D.) Sharp 1810–1887
    2. 2. Eleanor Sharp 1809–
  8. 8. Margaret McKnight 1784–1872 m. Benjamin (F.) Knox 1787–
  9. 9. Major (David) McKnight 1792–1842 m. Martha McWhirter 1797–1845
    1. 1. William (J.) McKnight 1840–
    2. 2. Elzie 1822– m. William Lewis 1822– m. James (Leander) Kelton 1822–1857 m. Zenas (A.) Martin 1822–
    3. 3. James (T. C.) McKnight 1824–1863 m. Mary (E.) Jetton –1849
    4. 4. Martha (T.) McKnight 1826–1853
    5. 5. George (David Andrew) McKnight 1832–1858
      1. 1. John (Theadus) McKnight 1850–1926 m. Mary (Jane) McDaniel 1849–1886
        1. 1. Benjamine (Winston) McKnight 1915–
        2. 2. Virginia (May) McKnight 1914– m. Henry (Harry) Marconi 1913–
        3. 3. Catherine (Berry) McKnight 1911–1952 m. Bruno (Alexander) Marconi 1904–1994
        4. 4. James (Henry) McKnight 1909– m. Lillie (Mary) Middleton 1909–1951
        5. 5. Elizabeth (Berry) McKnight 1906–1952 m. Henry Malloy –1947
        6. 6. Margaret McKnight 1904–1985 m. Reuben (Verner) Anderson 1900–1947
        7. 7. Laura (Frances) McKnight 1901–1901
        8. 8. Mabel (Jennett) McKnight 1885–1981 m. Van (Newton) Johnson 1883–1941
        9. 9. William (George) McKnight 1882–1971 m. Ida (May) Kirk 1884–
        10. 10. Sallie 1879–1968
        11. 11. John (Edward) McKnight 1878–1954 m. Nora Shofner 1882–1961
        12. 12. Mary McKnight 1876–1960 m. Nathaniel (Awsker) Green 1874–
        13. 13. Eleanor McKnight 1874–1951
    6. 6. Samuel (H. Adolphus) McKnight 1828–1868 m. Mary (Finely) Andrew 1833–
      1. 1. McKnight 1865– m. Unknown 1865–
        1. 1. Olive Unknown 1885– m. G.W. West 1885–
      2. 2. Lockey McKnight 1864–
      3. 3. Angelina (A.) McKnight 1860–1864
      4. 4. Eliza (A. R.) McKnight 1858–1859
      5. 5. Sarah (M. E.) McKnight 1853–1863
    7. 7. Sarah (Jane) McKnight 1830– m. John (M.) Andrews 1835–1880
      1. 1. James (A.) Andrews 1852– m. Nancy E. 1859–
        1. 1. Myrtle (A.) Andrews 1878–1963
      2. 2. David (E.) Andrews 1849–1852
    8. 8. Ellen McKnight 1834–

James McKnight's Timeline

3 Records

1746
22 Jun 1746
Birth of James McKnight in Chester Co., PA
Chester Co., PA
1813
1813
Age 67
James McKnight was employed in Rutherford Co. Court
Rutherford Co. Court
1822
26 May 1822
Age 76
Death of James McKnight in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN
Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1746
    Event Place: Chester Co., PA
    Record Source: delossmcknight.FTW

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1813
    Event Place: Rutherford Co. Court
    Record Source: delossmcknight.FTW

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 01 Jan 2004
    Record Source: delossmcknight.FTW

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 May 1822
    Event Place: Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., TN
    Record Source: delossmcknight.FTW
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