YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Keziah Knight 1721–1787 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1721

Birth Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Death Date: 1787

Death Location: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Father: Richard Knight

Mother: Deliverance (Relfe)

Spouse(s): Benjamin Taylor

Children(s): Robert Taylor, Benjamin Taylor, Elisha Taylor, Thomas Taylor, Abner Taylor, Knight Taylor, Richard Taylor, George Taylor

In 1721, Keziah Knight entered the world in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, born to Richard Knight And Deliverance Ralph Relfe. Keziah Knight married Benjamin Taylor, and had children including Abner Taylor, Benjamin Jr Taylor, Elisha Taylor, George Taylor, Knight Taylor, Richard Taylor, Robert Taylor, Thomas Son Of Benj Taylor. Keziah Knight passed away in 1787 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Find more search results for Keziah Knight
KK

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:
B
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

  • In 1721, Keziah Knight entered the world in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States, born to Richard Knight And Deliverance Ralph Relfe.
  • Keziah Knight married Benjamin Taylor, and had children including Abner Taylor, Benjamin Jr Taylor, Elisha Taylor, George Taylor, Knight Taylor, Richard Taylor, Robert Taylor, Thomas Son Of Benj Taylor.
  • Keziah Knight passed away in 1787 in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Keziah Knight's Ancestors

Self
Keziah Knight
1721–1787
Birth Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Parents
Richard Knight
1680–1754
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Deliverance (Ralph) (Relfe)
1682–1758
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Grandparents
John Knight
1649–1717
East Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island
Anne Bennett
1654–1702
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island
Samuel Ralph
1644–1723
Guilford, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Mary Stone
1670–1719
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Great-Grandparents
Richard Knight
1589–1680
Sarah Rogers
1625–1685
Robert Bennett
1618–1677
Rebecca Wray
1622–1683
Thomas Relf
1620–1682
Elizabeth Desborough
1622–1669
Hugh Stone
1638–1732
Abigail Busecot
1642–1723
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Keziah Knight's Descendants

1.
KK
Keziah Knight (1721–1787) m. Benjamin Taylor (27 Jan 1719–12 Sep 1807)
  1. 1. Robert Taylor 1743–1799 m. Nancy (Ann) Herring 1753–1799
    1. 1. Manoah Taylor 1779–
    2. 2. John Taylor 1782–1842
    3. 3. Keziah Taylor 1778–1798
    4. 4. Herring Taylor 1772–1842
    5. 5. Judith TAYLOR 1766–1856
    6. 6. Elizabeth ("Betsy") Taylor 1773–1820
    7. 7. Robert Taylor 1777–1859
    8. 8. Lucy Taylor 1775–
  2. 2. Benjamin (Jr) Taylor 1750–1826
  3. 3. Elisha Taylor 1758–1831
  4. 4. Thomas (son of Benj) Taylor 1757–1821
  5. 5. Abner Taylor 1746–1773
  6. 6. Knight Taylor 1743–1814
  7. 7. Richard Taylor 1754–1827
  8. 8. George Taylor 1750–

Keziah Knight's Timeline

2 Records

1721
1721
Birth of Keziah Knight in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
1787
1787
Age 66
Death of Keziah Knight in Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1721
    Event Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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