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Luther Mcknight 1891–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 1891

Birth Location: Lawrence Co, KY

Death Date: 16 May 1969

Death Location: Heltonville, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: John McKnight

Mother: Cynthina Owens

Spouse(s): Rebecca Harrell, Lena Harrell

Children(s): William McKnight, Homer Sr, Ruth McKnight, Betty McKnight, Jean McKnight, Mary McKnight, Helen McKnight, Edith McKnight

The story of Luther Mcknight began in 1891 in Lawrence Co, KY. Luther Mcknight married Lena Gertrude Gertie Harrell, Rebecca Francis Harrell, and had children including Betty Rose Mcknight, Edith Rebecca Mcknight, Helen Louise Mcknight, Homer Claude Mcknight Sr, Jean Deloris Mcknight, Marlin Batman, Mary Elizabeth Mcknight, Ruth Alberta Mcknight, William Wesley Bill Mcknight. Luther Mcknight passed away in 1969 in Heltonville, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Luther Mcknight began in 1891 in Lawrence Co, KY.
  • Luther Mcknight married Lena Gertrude Gertie Harrell, Rebecca Francis Harrell, and had children including Betty Rose Mcknight, Edith Rebecca Mcknight, Helen Louise Mcknight, Homer Claude Mcknight Sr, Jean Deloris Mcknight, Marlin Batman, Mary Elizabeth Mcknight, Ruth Alberta Mcknight, William Wesley Bill Mcknight.
  • Luther Mcknight passed away in 1969 in Heltonville, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John McKnight
1842–1911
Birth Location: Heltonville, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
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Cynthina Owens
1861–1930
Birth Location: Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Harrell
1893–1974
Birth Location: Heltonville, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
RH
Lena Harrell
1890–1918
Birth Location: Heltonville, Lawrence County, Indiana
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Children(s)

William McKnight
1917–2000
Birth Location: Shawswick, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
WM
Homer Sr
1920–1996
Birth Location: Barr, Daviess, Indiana, USA
HS
Ruth McKnight
1922–2014
Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States of America
RM
Betty McKnight
1927–2013
Birth Location: Shawsvick, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
BM
Jean McKnight
1929–2013
Birth Location: Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana, USA
JM
Mary McKnight
1925–1926
Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
MM
Helen McKnight
1913–2001
Birth Location: Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
HM
Edith McKnight
1915–2008
Birth Location: Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana
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Luther Mcknight's Ancestors

Self
Luther Mcknight
1891–1969
Birth Place: Lawrence Co, KY
Parents
John Wesley McKnight
1842–1911
Heltonville, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Cynthina (A) Owens
1861–1930
Bedford, Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Elijah McKnight
1819–1887
Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Louisa Stipp
1822–1865
Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
George McKnight
1796–1869
Mary McGee
1803–1873
John Stipp
1792–1857
Maria Mauk
1799–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Roger McKnight
1763–1851
Lydia Elrod
1767–1844
Michael Stipp
1752–1833
Abigail Mock
1750–1833
Michael Mauck
1765–1830
Barbara Cryzer
1761–1830

Luther Mcknight's Descendants

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Luther Mcknight (Aug 1891–16 May 1969) m. Rebecca (Francis) Harrell (1 Jan 1893–25 Oct 1974) m. Lena (Gertrude (Gertie)) Harrell (19 Nov 1890–24 Oct 1918)
  1. 1. William (Wesley (Bill)) McKnight 1917–2000
  2. 2. Homer (Claude McKnight) Sr 1920–1996 m. Hattie (Mae) Burnette 1919–2000
  3. 3. Ruth (Alberta) McKnight 1922–2014 m. Marlin (Edwin) Batman 1920–1990
    1. 1. Lenora (Evelyn) Batman 1941–2016
    2. 2. Richard (Edward) Batman 1943–1992
  4. 4. Betty (Rose) McKnight 1927–2013 m. Robert (Lee) Cantrell 1925–1986
  5. 5. Jean (Deloris) McKnight 1929–2013 m. Fred (Chaney) Jr. 1925–1988
    1. 1. Deloris (Jean) Chaney 1948–2001 m. Randall (Lyle) Hamilton 1945–2007
  6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) McKnight 1925–1926
  7. 7. Helen (Louise) McKnight 1913–2001 m. Guy (Cleveland) Kendall 1911–1968 m. Frank (Winstead) Duncan 1907–1971 m. Charles (Edward) Parks 1914–1976
    1. 1. Phyllis (Marie) Kendall 1934–2010 m. Arthur (W) Poehler 1930–1981
    2. 2. Rachel (Leon) Kendall 1936–2003 m. Earl (C) Keen 1938–2018
    3. 3. Wanda (Sue) Kendall 1945–1993
    4. 4. Louise (Jacqueline) Kendall 1931–2015 m. Richard (Dale) Burnett 1930–1999
  8. 8. Edith (Rebecca) McKnight 1915–2008 m. James (Edward) Watson 1918–1966
    1. 1. June Watson 1941–1986
    2. 2. June Watson –1986

Luther Mcknight's Timeline

11 Records

1888
15 Aug 1888
Birth of Luther Mcknight in Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1891
15 Aug 1891
Birth of Luther Mcknight in Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
1891
Aug 1891
Birth of Luther Mcknight in Lawrence Co, KY
Lawrence Co, KY
1900
1900
Age 9
Luther Mcknight resided here in Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Luther Mcknight resided here in Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Luther Mcknight resided here in Indianapolis Ward 14, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis Ward 14, Marion, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Luther Mcknight resided here in Shawsvick, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Shawsvick, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Luther Mcknight resided here in Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana
Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 49
Luther Mcknight resided here in Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
1958
1958
Age 67
Luther Mcknight resided here in Bedford, Indiana, USA
Bedford, Indiana, USA
1969
16 May 1969
Age 78
Death of Luther Mcknight in Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1891
    Event Place: Lawrence County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01071; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 47-29
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 14, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_455; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 240
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shawsvick, Lawrence, Indiana; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2340332
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: T624_364; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1374377
    [5] Indiana, Select Marriages Index
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1969; Roll: 07

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1888
    Event Place: Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 1891
    Event Place: Lawrence Co, KY
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: 385; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 1240385

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: 385; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0072; FHL microfilm: 1240385

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pleasant Run, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: T624_364; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0102; FHL microfilm: 1374377

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Indianapolis Ward 14, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Indianapolis Ward 14, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T625_455; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 240

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Shawsvick, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shawsvick, Lawrence, Indiana; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2340332

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01071; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 47-29

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Shawswick, Lawrence, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01071; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 47-29

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Bedford, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lawrence, Kentucky
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1969
    Event Place: Bedford, Lawrence, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1969; Roll: 07

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Heltonville, Lawrence County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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