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Merle Knight 1898–1960 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 24 Sep 1898
Birth Location: Peru, Indiana, USA
Death Date: 29 Aug 1960
Death Location: Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America
Father: Alvah Knight
Mother: Nellie Blue
Spouse(s): Katherine McCartney
Children(s): William Knight, Eugene Knight
The story of Merle Knight began in 1898 in Peru, Indiana, USA. In 1900, Merle Knight resided in Peru, Miami, Indiana, USA. In 1910, Merle Knight resided in Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi, USA. Merle Knight married Katherine Mccartney, and had children including Edna L Knight, Eugene Floyd Knight, William Connor Knight. Merle Knight passed away in 1960 in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America.
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Biography
- The story of Merle Knight began in 1898 in Peru, Indiana, USA.
- In 1900, Merle Knight resided in Peru, Miami, Indiana, USA.
- In 1910, Merle Knight resided in Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi, USA.
- Merle Knight married Katherine Mccartney, and had children including Edna L Knight, Eugene Floyd Knight, William Connor Knight.
- Merle Knight passed away in 1960 in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America.
Immediate Family
Parents
Alvah Knight
1875–1925
Birth Location: Peru, Miami, Indiana
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Nellie Blue
1877–1961
Birth Location: Bunker Hill, Miami, Indiana, USA
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Spouses(s)
Katherine McCartney
1897–
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Children(s)
William Knight
1921–1964
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Eugene Knight
1927–1987
Birth Location: Maben, Mississippi
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Merle Knight's Ancestors
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Merle Knight
1898–1960
Birth Place: Peru, Indiana, USA
Parents
Alvah Connor Knight
1875–1925
Peru, Miami, Indiana
Nellie Blue
1877–1961
Bunker Hill, Miami, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
William Blue
1844–1915
Lee, Platte, Missouri, United States
Elizabeth Cox
1846–1884
Randolph, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Barnett Blue
1808–1864
Elizabeth Bush
1821–1902
Martin Cox
1823–1895
Nancy Gorrel
1826–1915
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Barnett Blue
1777–1846
Elizabeth Murray
1783–1873
Abraham Bush
1780–1851
Phoebe Peterson
1782–1863
Isaiah Cox
1795–1852
Mary Hiatt
1801–1882
Merle Knight's Descendants
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Merle Knight
(24 Sep 1898–29 Aug 1960)
m. Katherine McCartney (abt 1897–)
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1. William (Connor) Knight 1921–1964
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2. Eugene (Floyd) Knight 1927–1987
Merle Knight's Timeline
8 Records
1898
24 Sep 1898
Birth of Merle Knight in Peru, Indiana, USA
Peru, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 2
Merle Knight resided here in Peru, Miami, Indiana, USA
Peru, Miami, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Merle Knight resided here in Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 19
Merle Knight resided here in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, USA
Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Merle Knight resided here in Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi, USA
1942
1942
Age 44
Merle Knight resided here in Denison, Grayson, Texas, USA
Denison, Grayson, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 52
Merle Knight resided here in Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas, USA
Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas, USA
1960
29 Aug 1960
Age 62
Death of Merle Knight in Texas, USA
Texas, USA
1898
24 Sep 1898
Birth of Merle Knight in Peru, Indiana, USA
Peru, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 2
Merle Knight resided here in Peru, Miami, Indiana, USA
Peru, Miami, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Merle Knight resided here in Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 19
Merle Knight resided here in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, USA
Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Merle Knight resided here in Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi, USA
1942
1942
Age 44
Merle Knight resided here in Denison, Grayson, Texas, USA
Denison, Grayson, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 52
Merle Knight resided here in Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas, USA
Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas, USA
1960
29 Aug 1960
Age 62
Death of Merle Knight in Texas, USA
Texas, USA
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 24 Sep 1898
Event Place: Peru, Indiana, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 838
[2] U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918
[3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi; Roll: T625_895; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 82
[4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Tallahatchie County
[5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Peru, Miami, Indiana; Roll: 393; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0097
[6] 1910 United States Federal Census
[7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 48; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 57-145
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Peru, Miami, Indiana, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Peru, Miami, Indiana; Roll: 393; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0097
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1917-1918
Event Place: Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Tallahatchie County
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi; Roll: T625_895; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 82
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1942
Event Place: Denison, Grayson, Texas, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 838
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1950
Event Place: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas, USA
Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 48; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 57-145
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas
Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 48; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 57-145
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Tallahatchie, MS
Record Source: U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 29 Aug 1960
Event Place: Texas, USA
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 24 Sep 1898
Event Place: Peru, Indiana, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 838
[2] U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918
[3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi; Roll: T625_895; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 82
[4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Tallahatchie County
[5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Peru, Miami, Indiana; Roll: 393; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0097
[6] 1910 United States Federal Census
[7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
[8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 48; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 57-145
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Peru, Miami, Indiana, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Peru, Miami, Indiana; Roll: 393; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0097
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1917-1918
Event Place: Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Mississippi; Registration County: Tallahatchie County
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beat 3, Tallahatchie, Mississippi; Roll: T625_895; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 82
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1942
Event Place: Denison, Grayson, Texas, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 838
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1950
Event Place: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas, USA
Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 48; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 57-145
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas
Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Grand Prairie, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 48; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 57-145
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Tallahatchie, MS
Record Source: U.S., World War I Civilian Draft Registrations, 1917-1918
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 29 Aug 1960
Event Place: Texas, USA
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Tallahatchie County, Mississippi, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current