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Jennie Elizabeth Knight 1890–1995 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 JUL 1890

Birth Location: West Adrian, Lenawee Co, MI

Death Date: 15 Aug 1995

Death Location: East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan

Father: Herbert Knight

Mother: Mary Dafoe

Spouse(s): Elwin Holmes

Children(s): Pearl Holmes, Gilbert Holmes, Robert Holmes, Herbert Holmes

In 1890, Jennie Elizabeth Knight entered the world in West Adrian, Lenawee Co, MI, born to Herbert Edgar Knight And Mary Ellen Dafoe. In 1900, Jennie Elizabeth Knight resided in Tecumsch, Lenawee County, Michigan. In 1910, Jennie Elizabeth Knight resided in Lansing Ward 6, Ingham County, Michigan. Jennie Elizabeth Knight married Elwin Charles Holmes, and had children including Ellen M Holmes, Gilbert G Holmes, Herbert Emory Holmes, Pearl V Holmes, Robert R Holmes. Jennie Elizabeth Knight passed away in 1995 in East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.

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Biography

  • In 1890, Jennie Elizabeth Knight entered the world in West Adrian, Lenawee Co, MI, born to Herbert Edgar Knight And Mary Ellen Dafoe.
  • In 1900, Jennie Elizabeth Knight resided in Tecumsch, Lenawee County, Michigan.
  • In 1910, Jennie Elizabeth Knight resided in Lansing Ward 6, Ingham County, Michigan.
  • Jennie Elizabeth Knight married Elwin Charles Holmes, and had children including Ellen M Holmes, Gilbert G Holmes, Herbert Emory Holmes, Pearl V Holmes, Robert R Holmes.
  • Jennie Elizabeth Knight passed away in 1995 in East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jennie Knight's Ancestors

Self
Jennie Knight
1890–1995
Birth Place: West Adrian, Lenawee Co, MI
Parents
Herbert Edgar Knight
1852–
Michigan
Mary (Ellen) Dafoe
1871–1950
Kaladar Twp., Lennox & Addington County, Ontario
Grandparents
David (Alexander) Dafoe
1840–1905
Ontario, Canada
Rebecca (Ann) Wenham
1846–1903
Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
Andrew E.
1808–1887
Mary York
1811–1893
William Wenham
1806–
Ellen Johnston
1824–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel UEL
1769–1842
Elizabeth Wright
1769–1844

Jennie Knight's Descendants

1.
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Jennie (Elizabeth) Knight (9 JUL 1890–15 Aug 1995) m. Elwin (Charles) Holmes (17 SEP 1890–6 February, 1978)
  1. 1. Pearl (V.) Holmes 1919–
  2. 2. Gilbert (G.) Holmes 1918–
  3. 3. Robert (R.) Holmes 1916–
  4. 4. Herbert (Emory) Holmes 1911–1991 m. Donnabelle (LaVon) Adams 1919–1993

Jennie Knight's Timeline

6 Records

1890
9 JUL 1890
Birth of Jennie Elizabeth Knight in West Adrian, Lenawee Co, MI
West Adrian, Lenawee Co, MI
1900
1900
Age 10
Jennie Elizabeth Knight resided here in Tecumsch, Lenawee County, Michigan
Tecumsch, Lenawee County, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 20
Jennie Elizabeth Knight resided here in Lansing Ward 6, Ingham County, Michigan
Lansing Ward 6, Ingham County, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 30
Jennie Elizabeth Knight resided here in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 40
Jennie Elizabeth Knight resided here in Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
1995
15 Aug 1995
Age 105
Death of Jennie Elizabeth Knight in East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 JUL 1890
    Event Place: West Adrian, Lenawee Co, MI
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan Deaths
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 381-52-6645; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: 1965.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T625_771; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 193.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 991; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 977.0.
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tecumsch, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: T623 725; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 62.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lansing Ward 6, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T624_651; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 80; Image: 775.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Tecumsch, Lenawee County, Michigan
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tecumsch, Lenawee, Michigan; Roll: T623 725; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 62.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lansing Ward 6, Ingham County, Michigan
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lansing Ward 6, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T624_651; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 80; Image: 775.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: T625_771; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 117; Image: 193.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lansing, Ingham, Michigan; Roll: 991; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 50; Image: 977.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1995
    Event Place: East Lansing, Ingham County, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan Deaths
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 381-52-6645; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: 1965.

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