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Josephus Knott 1858–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 August 1858

Birth Location: Bedford, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 26 Jun 1927

Death Location: Frost, Navarro County, Texas, USA

Father: Iverson Knott

Mother: Jane (Owen)

Spouse(s): Mattie Hughes

Children(s): George Knott, Sydney Knott, Roy Knott, Ruth Knott, Garvin Knott, Cleo Knott

In 1858, Josephus Knott entered the world in Bedford, Tennessee, USA, born to Iverson Knott And Jane Elizabeth Goodrum Owen. In 1860, Josephus Knott resided in Western Division District 5, Bedford, Tennessee, U. In 1870, Josephus Knott resided in Township 2 Range 1, Madison, Alabama, United State. Josephus Knott married Mattie Ann Elizabeth Hughes, and had children including Cleo Knott, Garvin Knott, George Knott, Roy Knott, Ruth Knott, Sydney Knott. Josephus Knott passed away in 1927 in Frost, Navarro County, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Josephus Knott entered the world in Bedford, Tennessee, USA, born to Iverson Knott And Jane Elizabeth Goodrum Owen.
  • In 1860, Josephus Knott resided in Western Division District 5, Bedford, Tennessee, U.
  • In 1870, Josephus Knott resided in Township 2 Range 1, Madison, Alabama, United State.
  • Josephus Knott married Mattie Ann Elizabeth Hughes, and had children including Cleo Knott, Garvin Knott, George Knott, Roy Knott, Ruth Knott, Sydney Knott.
  • Josephus Knott passed away in 1927 in Frost, Navarro County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Iverson Knott
1818–1889
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Jane (Owen)
1822–1880
Birth Location: Wiliamson, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mattie Hughes
1874–1953
Birth Location: Crockett, Houston County, Texas, United States of America
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Children(s)

George Knott
1904–
Birth Location: Texas
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Sydney Knott
1906–
Birth Location: Texas
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Roy Knott
1907–
Birth Location: Texas
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Ruth Knott
1910–
Birth Location: Texas
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Garvin Knott
1914–
Birth Location: Texas
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Cleo Knott
1917–
Birth Location: Texas
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Josephus Knott's Ancestors

Self
Josephus Knott
1858–1927
Birth Place: Bedford, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Iverson Knott
1818–1889
North Carolina, United States
Jane (Elizabeth Goodrum) (Owen)
1822–1880
Wiliamson, Williamson, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Knott
1800–1829
Granville County, North Carolina, USA
Sarah Smith
1794–1883
Granville, North Carolina, USA
Allen Goodrum
1788–1822
Brunswick, Mecklinberg CO, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Betsey) Frazier
1792–1862
Granville, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Knott
1768–1801
Rebekah Hart
1780–1850
Asa Smith
1772–1849
Phebe Cutter
1770–1841
Thomas Goodrum
1757–1816
Jane Johnson
1763–1824
Arthur Frazier
1761–1830
Elizabeth Knott
1765–1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Knott
1738–1769
Elizabeth Roberts
1740–1792
Joseph Hart
1748–1828
Jane Pomfret
1751–1823
Asa Sr.
1742–1813
Mary Flagg
1741–1807
Sarah Wyman
1738–1777
James Goodrum
1725–1772
Susannah Stonestreet
1723–1774
Benjamin Johnson
1740–1825
Susanna Jackson
1766–1825
William Frazier
1730–1793
Mary Sowell
1745–1793
John Knott
1740–1799
Mary Forsythe
1745–1793

Josephus Knott's Descendants

1.
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Josephus Knott (27 August 1858–26 Jun 1927) m. Mattie (Ann Elizabeth) Hughes (20 Sept 1874–31 Jan 1953)
  1. 1. George Knott 1904–
  2. 2. Sydney Knott 1906–
  3. 3. Roy Knott 1907–
  4. 4. Ruth Knott 1910–
  5. 5. Garvin Knott 1914–
  6. 6. Cleo Knott 1917–

Josephus Knott's Timeline

7 Records

1858
27 August 1858
Birth of Josephus Knott in Bedford, Tennessee, USA
Bedford, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 2
Josephus Knott resided here in Western Division District 5, Bedford, Tennessee, USA
Western Division District 5, Bedford, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 12
Josephus Knott resided here in Township 2 Range 1, Madison, Alabama, United States
Township 2 Range 1, Madison, Alabama, United States
1880
1880
Age 22
Josephus Knott resided here in Precinct 2, Hill, Texas, United States
Precinct 2, Hill, Texas, United States
1920
1920
Age 62
Josephus Knott resided here in Dresden, Navarro, Texas, USA
Dresden, Navarro, Texas, USA
1927
26 Jun 1927
Age 69
Death of Josephus Knott in Frost, Navarro, Texas, USA
Frost, Navarro, Texas, USA
1931
1931
Age 73
Josephus Knott resided here in Abilene, Texas, USA
Abilene, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 August 1858
    Event Place: Bedford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dresden, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T625_1836; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 163
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Hill, Texas; Roll: 1311; Family History Film: 1255311; Page: 315B; Enumeration District: 072; Image: .
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2 Range 1, Madison, Alabama; Roll: M593_27; Page: 280B; Image: 128; Family History Library Film: 545526
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western Division District 5, Bedford, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1239; Page: 187; Family History Library Film: 805239
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western Division District 5, Bedford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western Division District 5, Bedford, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1239; Page: 187; Family History Library Film: 805239

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 2 Range 1, Madison, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2 Range 1, Madison, Alabama; Roll: M593_27; Page: 280B; Image: 128; Family History Library Film: 545526

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Hill, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Hill, Texas; Roll: 1311; Family History Film: 1255311; Page: 315B; Enumeration District: 072; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dresden, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dresden, Navarro, Texas; Roll: T625_1836; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 163

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Abilene, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 2 Range 1, Madison, Alabama; Roll: M593_27; Page: 280B; Image: 128; Family History Library Film: 545526

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1927
    Event Place: Frost, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Frost, Navarro County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
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