YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Nancy Jane Richards Knight 1843–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Oct 1843

Birth Location: Pennsboro, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 25 Nov 1936

Death Location: Wilson Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA

Father: Jacob Richards

Mother: Ruth Jones

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

Nancy Jane Richards Knight was born in 1843 in Pennsboro, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA, the child of Jacob Richards And Ruth Ann Jones. Nancy Jane Richards Knight married Knight. Nancy Jane Richards Knight passed away in 1936 in Wilson Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Nancy Knight
NK

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Nancy Jane Richards Knight was born in 1843 in Pennsboro, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA, the child of Jacob Richards And Ruth Ann Jones.
  • Nancy Jane Richards Knight married Knight.
  • Nancy Jane Richards Knight passed away in 1936 in Wilson Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Nancy Knight's Ancestors

Self
Nancy Knight
1843–1936
Birth Place: Pennsboro, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Jacob Richards
1808–1899
Washington
Ruth (Ann) Jones
1814–1875
Wood County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
George (Washington Richards) Sr
1750–1835
Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Catherine Busch
1768–1814
Virginia, USA
James (Bentley) Jones
1762–1850
Charles, Maryland, USA
Sarah (Ellen) Ravenscroft
1776–1860
Hampshire, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Reichert
1726–1835
Francis Bird
1720–1780
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Christina Kopp
1693–1763
Adi Place
1700–1760

Nancy Knight's Timeline

2 Records

1843
1 Oct 1843
Birth of Nancy Jane Richards Knight in Pennsboro, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
Pennsboro, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
1936
25 Nov 1936
Age 93
Death of Nancy Jane Richards Knight in Pennsboro, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
Pennsboro, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Oct 1843
    Event Place: Pennsboro, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1936
    Event Place: Pennsboro, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wilson Cemetery, Pennsboro, Ritchie, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE