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James McKnight 1850–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: April 1850

Birth Location: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 1 Mar 1921

Death Location: Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: William McKnight

Mother: Martha Stevenson

Spouse(s): Fannie swofford

Children(s): Davis McKnight, Sidney McKnight, Martha McKnight

In 1850, James McKnight entered the world in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to William J Mcknight And Martha Stevenson. In 1850, James McKnight resided in South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee. In 1860, James McKnight resided in Nashville Ward 7, Davidson, Tennessee, United Stat. James McKnight married Fannie Swofford, and had children including Davis Mcknight, Martha Mcknight, Sidney M Mcknight. James McKnight passed away in 1921 in Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1850, James McKnight entered the world in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to William J Mcknight And Martha Stevenson.
  • In 1850, James McKnight resided in South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee.
  • In 1860, James McKnight resided in Nashville Ward 7, Davidson, Tennessee, United Stat.
  • James McKnight married Fannie Swofford, and had children including Davis Mcknight, Martha Mcknight, Sidney M Mcknight.
  • James McKnight passed away in 1921 in Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William McKnight
1827–
Birth Location: Scotland
WM
Martha Stevenson
1830–1865
Birth Location: Tennessee
MS

Spouses(s)

Fannie swofford
1852–
Birth Location: Georgia
Fs

Children(s)

Davis McKnight
1879–
Birth Location: Tennessee
DM
Sidney McKnight
1872–1960
Birth Location: Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America
SM
Martha McKnight
1872–
Birth Location: Tennessee
MM

James McKnight's Ancestors

Self
James McKnight
1850–1921
Birth Place: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
William J McKnight
1827–
Scotland
Martha Stevenson
1830–1865
Tennessee
Grandparents
James Stevenson
1797–1884
Glasgow, Scotland
Ann Farmer
1803–1872
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James McKnight's Descendants

1.
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James McKnight (April 1850–1 Mar 1921) m. Fannie swofford (abt 1852–)
  1. 1. Davis McKnight 1879–
  2. 2. Sidney (M) McKnight 1872–1960 m. Myrtle Martin 1883–1916 m. Hattie Hullett 1890– m. Lillie Burton 1875–
    1. 1. Ernest (Sidney) McKnight 1909–1952
    2. 2. Robert (Bedford) McKnight 1901–1970 m. Maude (Blanch) Sullivan 1914–1988
    3. 3. Auther (W) Mcknight 1905–
    4. 4. James (R) Mcknight 1907–
    5. 5. infant McKnight 1903–1904
  3. 3. Martha McKnight 1872–

James McKnight's Timeline

6 Records

1850
April 1850
Birth of James McKnight in Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
1850
8 Oct 1850
James McKnight resided here in South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
1860
1860
Age 10
James McKnight resided here in Nashville Ward 7, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville Ward 7, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 30
James McKnight resided here in District 25, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
District 25, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
1921
28 Feb 1921
Age 71
Death of James McKnight in Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America
1921
1 Mar 1921
Age 71
Burial of James McKnight in Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 1850
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 135
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 25, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: 1287; Family History Film: 1255287; Page: 612D; Enumeration District: 267
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Nashville Ward 7, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1246; Page: 452; Image: 707; Family History Library Film: 805246
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_875; Page: 240B; Image: .
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1850
    Event Place: South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: South Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_875; Page: 240B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Nashville Ward 7, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Nashville Ward 7, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1246; Page: 452; Image: 707; Family History Library Film: 805246

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 25, Wilson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 25, Wilson, Tennessee; Roll: 1287; Family History Film: 1255287; Page: 612D; Enumeration District: 267

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1921
    Event Place: Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 135
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1921
    Event Place: Mount Juliet, Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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