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Lelia Knight 1906–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Oct 1906

Birth Location: , South Carolina, United States

Death Date: Feb 1944

Death Location: Hamlet, Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: James ENGLISH

Mother: Mahala Chavis

Spouse(s): Furman KNIGHT

Children(s): Ruby Caulk

The story of Lelia Knight began in 1906 in , South Carolina, United States. In 1910, Lelia Knight resided in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA. In 1920, Lelia Knight resided in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA. Lelia Knight married Furman M Knight, and had children including Ruby K Caulk. Lelia Knight passed away in 1944 in Hamlet, Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Lelia Knight began in 1906 in , South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1910, Lelia Knight resided in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Lelia Knight resided in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA.
  • Lelia Knight married Furman M Knight, and had children including Ruby K Caulk.
  • Lelia Knight passed away in 1944 in Hamlet, Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James ENGLISH
1879–1921
Birth Location: Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina
JE
Mahala Chavis
1887–1967
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
MC

Spouses(s)

Furman KNIGHT
1905–1937
Birth Location: Scotland County, North Carolina, USA
FK

Children(s)

Ruby Caulk
1925–2010
Birth Location: Marlboro County, South Carolina, USA
RC

Lelia Knight's Ancestors

Self
Lelia Knight
1906–1944
Birth Place: , South Carolina, United States
Parents
James Thomas ENGLISH
1879–1921
Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina
Mahala Chavis
1887–1967
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Alex Evglicle
1847–1921
Marlboro County, South Carolina, USA
Mima Guinn
1853–1916
Brightsville, Marlboro, South Carolina
Chrisenberry ("Berry" CB) CHAVIS
1861–1917
Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, United States
Sarah Peavy
1855–1927
Marlboro, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Alexander English
1824–1880
Harriet McLean
1825–1880
Alexander Guinn
1830–
Wesley Chavis
1838–1878
ELIZABETH HINSON
1835–1915
Ezekial Peavy
1826–1908
Elizabeth Peary
1835–1908
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James English
1790–1850
Elizabeth Denton
1802–1860
Hugh McLean
1801–1853
Catherine McLauchlin
1801–1880
Matthew (Mulattos)
1805–1900
Drucilla Grant
1809–1873
Edmond Hinson
1805–1870
Mary Coward
1803–1875
Jas Peavy
1801–1886
Sarah Grant
1812–1896
Lewis Coward
1813–1860
Amanda SMITH
1807–1880

Lelia Knight's Descendants

1.
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Lelia Knight (11 Oct 1906–Feb 1944) m. Furman (M.) KNIGHT (14 Sep 1905–19 Dec 1937)
  1. 1. Ruby (K) Caulk 1925–2010 m. William (P) Caulk 1927–1993
    1. 1. Leila (Carolyn 'Carol') Caulk 1948–2007

Lelia Knight's Timeline

7 Records

1906
11 Oct 1906
Birth of Lelia Knight in , South Carolina, United States
, South Carolina, United States
1910
1910
Age 4
Lelia Knight resided here in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 14
Lelia Knight resided here in Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 29
Lelia Knight resided here in Whites Creek, Marlboro, South Carolina
Whites Creek, Marlboro, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 34
Lelia Knight resided here in Whites Creek, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
Whites Creek, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
1944
9 Feb 1944
Age 38
Death of Lelia Knight in Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
1944
Feb 1944
Age 38
Burial of Lelia Knight in Hamlet, Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
Hamlet, Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1906
    Event Place: , South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1703; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 132
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whites Creek, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03826; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 35-39
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1468; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375481

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1468; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0089; FHL microfilm: 1375481

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smithville, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1703; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 132

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Whites Creek, Marlboro, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whites Creek, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03826; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 35-39

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Whites Creek, Marlboro, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whites Creek, Marlboro, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03826; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 35-39

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1944
    Event Place: Wolf Pit, Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North Carolina, Death Indexes

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Feb 1944
    Event Place: Hamlet, Richmond County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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