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Louis Alfred Knighton 1923–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Dec 1923

Birth Location: Hemphill, Sabine, TX, USA

Death Date: 25 Aug 2003

Death Location: Newton, Newton, TX, USA

Father: Grady Knighton

Mother: Della Travis

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In 1923, Louis Alfred Knighton entered the world in Hemphill, Sabine, TX, USA, born to Grady Southwell Knighton And Della Travis. In 1930, Louis Alfred Knighton resided in Precinct 1, Sabine, Texas, USA. In 1935, Louis Alfred Knighton resided in Roganville, Jasper, Texas. Louis Alfred Knighton passed away in 2003 in Newton, Newton, TX, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Louis Alfred Knighton entered the world in Hemphill, Sabine, TX, USA, born to Grady Southwell Knighton And Della Travis.
  • In 1930, Louis Alfred Knighton resided in Precinct 1, Sabine, Texas, USA.
  • In 1935, Louis Alfred Knighton resided in Roganville, Jasper, Texas.
  • Louis Alfred Knighton passed away in 2003 in Newton, Newton, TX, USA.

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Louis Knighton's Ancestors

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Louis Knighton
1923–2003
Birth Place: Hemphill, Sabine, TX, USA
Parents
Grady Southwell Knighton
1890–1963
Texas
Della Travis
1893–1983
Hemphill, Sabine, Texas, USA
Grandparents
Jesse (Lafayette Knighton) Sr
1845–1934
Louisiana, United States
Georgia (Ann) Southwell
1850–1907
Louisiana
Sophrona (P) Travis
1855–1931
Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas, USA
Grace Ener
1856–1930
Hemphill,Sabine, Texas
Great-Grandparents
Moses Knighton
1812–1880
Jane Poole
1816–1910
Rev. Southwell
1818–1900
Evaline Holt
1814–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josiah Knighten
1762–1830
Margaret Smith
1768–1826
John Jr
1790–1825

Louis Knighton's Timeline

5 Records

1923
18 Dec 1923
Birth of Louis Alfred Knighton in Hemphill, Sabine, TX, USA
Hemphill, Sabine, TX, USA
1930
1930
Age 7
Louis Alfred Knighton resided here in Precinct 1, Sabine, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Sabine, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 12
Louis Alfred Knighton resided here in Roganville, Jasper, Texas
Roganville, Jasper, Texas
1940
1940
Age 17
Louis Alfred Knighton resided here in J P 5, Jasper, Texas, USA
J P 5, Jasper, Texas, USA
2003
25 Aug 2003
Age 80
Death of Louis Alfred Knighton in Newton, Newton, TX, USA
Newton, Newton, TX, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Dec 1923
    Event Place: Hemphill, Sabine, TX, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Sabine, Texas; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342122

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Sabine, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Sabine, Texas; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342122

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Roganville, Jasper, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J P 5, Jasper, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Aug 2003
    Event Place: Newton, Newton, TX, USA

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