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Matthew Knox 1749–1797 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1749

Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 1797

Death Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Knox

Mother: Elizabeth Gaston

Spouse(s): Nancy Watson, Isabella Craig

Children(s): James Knox, James Knox

In 1749, Matthew Knox entered the world in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to John Knox And Elizabeth Ann Gaston. In 1790, Matthew Knox resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. Matthew Knox married Isabella Elizabeth Craig, Nancy Watson, and had children including James Knox. Matthew Knox passed away in 1797 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1749, Matthew Knox entered the world in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to John Knox And Elizabeth Ann Gaston.
  • In 1790, Matthew Knox resided in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
  • Matthew Knox married Isabella Elizabeth Craig, Nancy Watson, and had children including James Knox.
  • Matthew Knox passed away in 1797 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Knox
1722–1777
Birth Location: Ireland
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Elizabeth Gaston
1727–1813
Birth Location: Caranleigh, Cloughwater, Kilconway, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Watson
1751–
Birth Location: –
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Isabella Craig
1752–1773
Birth Location: Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
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Children(s)

James Knox
1773–1840
Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
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James Knox
1773–1840
Birth Location: Rutherfordton, Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
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Matthew Knox's Ancestors

Self
Matthew Knox
1749–1797
Birth Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
John Knox
1722–1777
Ireland
Elizabeth (Ann) Gaston
1727–1813
Caranleigh, Cloughwater, Kilconway, Ireland
Grandparents
John (Knox) I
1687–1780
Scotland
Sarah Knox
1699–1765
Great-Grandparents
William Castlerea
1630–1689
Elizabeth Castle
1660–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Lifford
1586–1650
Scot Campell\Knox
1603–1636

Matthew Knox's Descendants

1.
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Matthew Knox (1749–1797) m. Nancy Watson (1751–) m. Isabella (Elizabeth) Craig (1752–ca 1773)
  1. 1. James Knox 1773–1840 m. Mary (Ann Temperance) Abbbott 1779–1821
    1. 1. William (Martin) Knox 1795–1870 m. Agnes Bailey 1810–1887
      1. 1. Robert (Stephen) Knox 1823–1920 m. Georgia (A.) Knox 1842– m. Lucinda Bailey 1834–1865 m. Martha (A) Mashborn 1840–
        1. 1. Robert (Alsea (Alcie)) Knox 1867–1955 m. Martha (J) Hembree 1870–1949
        2. 2. Stephen (A. Douglas) Knox 1861–1923
        3. 3. Sarah (J.) Knox 1863–1940
        4. 4. Robert Knox 1858–1955
        5. 5. Jesse (F.) Knox 1857–
        6. 6. Mary (Azalea Ann) Knox 1852–1919
        7. 7. Elizabeth (A. "Lizzie") Knox 1877–1920
        8. 8. Elvira (S.) Knox 1873–1895
        9. 9. Samuel (Drew) Knox 1871–1953
      2. 2. Moe (Robert) Knox 1864–
      3. 3. Martha Knox 1827–1862
      4. 4. Joseph (M) Knox 1850–1851
      5. 5. Amanda (Frances) Knox 1847–1848
      6. 6. Sarah (M) Knox 1833–
      7. 7. Eliza (M) Knox 1831–
      8. 8. Rhoda (Jane) Knox 1841–1890
      9. 9. Lewis (Butler "Doc") KNOX 1852–1947
      10. 10. Louisa (Elvira) Knox 1845–1919
    2. 2. Sallie ((Sarah) Anne) Knox 1810–1879
    3. 3. Robert (S.) Knox 1809–1920
    4. 4. Polly Knox 1800–
    5. 5. Matthew Knox 1803–1856
    6. 6. Joseph Knox 1812–1886
    7. 7. John Knox 1800–1857
    8. 8. James Knox 1805–
    9. 9. Eben (Benson) Knox 1818–1897
    10. 10. Drury Knox 1815–1891
  2. 2. James Knox 1773–1840

Matthew Knox's Timeline

6 Records

1749
1749
Birth of Matthew Knox in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
1772
1772
Age 23
Matthew Knox was married in North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 41
Matthew Knox resided here in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1797
1797
Age 48
Death of Matthew Knox in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
1802
December 1802
Age 53
Death of Matthew Knox in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
1802
1802
Age 53
Matthew Knox - Probate in Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1749
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1772
    Event Place: North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 352; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: December 1802
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Mecklenburg County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina)
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1797
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1802
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills and Estate Papers (Mecklenburg County), 1663-1978; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina)
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