YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

John McKnight 1660–1714 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1660

Birth Location: Manokin, Somerset County, Maryland, American Colonies

Death Date: 23 Dec 1714

Death Location: Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA

Father: John McKnight

Mother: Elizabeth Wallace

Spouse(s): Jane Alexander

Children(s): Abigail McKnitt, William McKnight, Mary McKnight, Ester McKnitt, John McKnitt, Robert McKnitt, Elizabeth McKnitt, Margaret McKnight, John McKnight

John McKnight was born in 1660 in Manokin, Somerset County, Maryland, American Colonies, the child of John Mcknight And Elizabeth Wallace. In 1685, John McKnight resided in Cattle Marks, Somerset County, MD. John McKnight married Jane Alexander, and had children including Abigail Mcknitt, Elizabeth Mcknitt, Ester Mcknitt, John Mcknight, John Mcknitt, Margaret Mcknight, Mary Katherine Mcknight, Robert Mcknitt, William Mcknight. John McKnight passed away in 1714 in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA.

Find more search results for John McKnight
JM

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

  • John McKnight was born in 1660 in Manokin, Somerset County, Maryland, American Colonies, the child of John Mcknight And Elizabeth Wallace.
  • In 1685, John McKnight resided in Cattle Marks, Somerset County, MD.
  • John McKnight married Jane Alexander, and had children including Abigail Mcknitt, Elizabeth Mcknitt, Ester Mcknitt, John Mcknight, John Mcknitt, Margaret Mcknight, Mary Katherine Mcknight, Robert Mcknitt, William Mcknight.
  • John McKnight passed away in 1714 in Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John McKnight's Ancestors

Self
John McKnight
1660–1714
Birth Place: Manokin, Somerset County, Maryland, American Colonies
Parents
John McKnight
1630–1708
Scotland
Elizabeth Wallace
1632–1708
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, , Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John McKnight's Descendants

1.
JM
John McKnight (Apr 1660–23 Dec 1714) m. Jane Alexander (1665–26 Mar 1691)
  1. 1. Abigail McKnitt 1667–1714
  2. 2. William McKnight 1696–1747
  3. 3. Mary (Katherine) McKnight 1689–1734 m. John Brevard 1685– m. Jean (Paul Brevard) Sr 1665–1747
  4. 4. Ester McKnitt 1693–
  5. 5. John McKnitt 1667–
  6. 6. Robert McKnitt 1685–1769
  7. 7. Elizabeth McKnitt 1701–1774
  8. 8. Margaret McKnight 1693–1736 m. Capt (James) Alexander 1685–1779
    1. 1. John (McKnitt Alexander) Esq 1733–1817 m. Jane Bane 1740–1789 m. Jean Bean 1745–
  9. 9. John McKnight 1642–1708 m. Sarah Moore 1630–1662 m. Jane Alexander 1650–1726
    1. 1. Kate McKnight 1650–1743 m. Rev (John Alexander) Walker 1645–1734
      1. 1. Elizabeth Walker 1703–1787
      2. 2. Alexander (Rutherford) Walker 1716–1784 m. Jane Hammer 1730–1798
        1. 1. William Walker 1749–1790
        2. 2. Second (Lt Samuel) Walker 1753–1808
      3. 3. Alexander Walker 1682–1775
      4. 4. Elias (Alexander) Walker 1678–1747
      5. 5. James Walker 1670–1757
      6. 6. Elias Alexander 1678–1747 m. Sophia Alexander 1687–
        1. 1. Ezra (Alexander) Capt 1740–1800
      7. 7. Abigail Alexander 1677–
      8. 8. John (Rutherford Pennsylvania) Walker 1704–1778
      9. 9. James Walker 1707–1778
      10. 10. John Walker 1680–1734 m. Katherine Rutherford 1682–1730 m. Mary Frost 1676–
        1. 1. John Walker 1754–1778 m. Ann Houston 1706–1747 m. Jane (Jean) Wilson 1740–1788
        2. 2. David Walker 1704–1740
        3. 3. Samuel Walker 1714–1793 m. Jane Patterson –1800
        4. 4. Esther Walker 1725–1806
        5. 5. Mary Walker 1725–1789 m. William Adams 1717–1795 m. William Patterson 1720–1787 m. William Adams 1700–1795
        6. 6. Catherine Walker 1742–1770
        7. 7. George Walker 1701–1706
        8. 8. James Walker 1707–1787
        9. 9. Adam Walker 1729–1812
        10. 10. Esther Walker 1694–1700
        11. 11. Catherine Walker 1703–1803
        12. 12. Thomas Walker 1723–1809
        13. 13. Martha Walker 1710–1757
        14. 14. Colonel (John) Walker 1728–1796 m. Elizabeth Watson 1734–1808
        15. 15. Esther Walker 1720–1819
        16. 16. William Walker 1711–1711
        17. 17. Esther Walker 1717–1731
        18. 18. Joseph Walker 1722–1806 m. Nancy (McClung) I 1729–1789
        19. 19. Thomas Walker 1708–1793
        20. 20. Margaret (Rutherford) Walker 1717–1784 m. James (MacCoun) Sr 1717–1800
        21. 21. Daniel Walker 1721–
        22. 22. Catherine (Walker) II 1724–
        23. 23. Jane Walker 1712–1793 m. James Moore 1711–1791
        24. 24. John Wallker 1705–
    2. 2. Abigail (Jane) McKnitt 1650–1743 m. Rev (John Alexander) Walker 1645–1734

John McKnight's Timeline

3 Records

1660
Apr 1660
Birth of John McKnight in Manokin, Somerset County, Maryland, American Colonies
Manokin, Somerset County, Maryland, American Colonies
1685
1685
Age 25
John McKnight resided here in Cattle Marks, Somerset County, MD
Cattle Marks, Somerset County, MD
1714
23 Dec 1714
Age 54
Death of John McKnight in Cecil County, Maryland, American Colonies
Cecil County, Maryland, American Colonies

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1660
    Event Place: Manokin, Somerset County, Maryland, American Colonies
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1668
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Maryland; Year: 1668; Page Number: 310

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1685
    Event Place: Cattle Marks, Somerset County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland Census, 1772-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1714
    Event Place: Cecil County, Maryland, American Colonies
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newark, New Castle County, Delaware, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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