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Nathan Knight 1845–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 1845

Birth Location: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1 Nov 1925

Death Location: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina

Father: Andrew Knight

Mother: Mary Harrell

Spouse(s): Peninah Morgan

Children(s): James Knight, William Knight, Joseph Knight, Doctor Knight, William Knight, Wiley Knight, Augustus Knight, Deon Knight, John Knight, George Knight, Francis Knight, Maggie #3

In 1845, Nathan Knight entered the world in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, born to Andrew Drew Knight And Mary Harrell. In 1870, Nathan Knight resided in Lower Conetoe, Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina,. In 1880, Nathan Knight resided in Goose Nest, Martin, North Carolina, USA. Nathan Knight married Peninah Penny Morgan, and had children including Augustus Knight, Deon Knight, Doctor Knight, Francis Knight, George Knight, James H Knight, John Knight, Joseph N Knight, Maggie Knight 3, Wiley Knight, William Knight, William Willie Knight. Nathan Knight passed away in 1925 in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1845, Nathan Knight entered the world in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States, born to Andrew Drew Knight And Mary Harrell.
  • In 1870, Nathan Knight resided in Lower Conetoe, Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina,.
  • In 1880, Nathan Knight resided in Goose Nest, Martin, North Carolina, USA.
  • Nathan Knight married Peninah Penny Morgan, and had children including Augustus Knight, Deon Knight, Doctor Knight, Francis Knight, George Knight, James H Knight, John Knight, Joseph N Knight, Maggie Knight 3, Wiley Knight, William Knight, William Willie Knight.
  • Nathan Knight passed away in 1925 in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina.

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Spouses(s)

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Nathan Knight's Ancestors

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Nathan Knight
1845–1925
Birth Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Andrew "Drew" Knight
1830–1910
Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Mary Harrell
1833–
Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Simon Jackson
1810–
Guinea, West Africa
Tazewell Jackson
1815–
Edgecombe County
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nathan Knight's Descendants

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Nathan Knight (Mar 1845–1 Nov 1925) m. Peninah (Penny) Morgan (Apr 1845–25 Feb 1917)
  1. 1. James (H) Knight 1876–1929 m. Fannie Spruill 1881–1952
    1. 1. Fannie (Mae Belle) Knight 1917–1996 m. Johnnie (R) Knight 1911–2000
      1. 1. Carol (K.) Thomas 1948–2007
    2. 2. Johnnie (Raymond) Knight 1911–2000
    3. 3. James (Ernest) Knight 1914–1977
    4. 4. Lossie Knight 1902–1929
    5. 5. Ester ("Essie") Knight 1925–1985
    6. 6. Rosa (Lee) Knight 1911–1978
    7. 7. David (Jasper) Knight 1905–1986
    8. 8. Eddie Knight 1901–
  2. 2. William Knight 1874–1952
  3. 3. Joseph (N) Knight 1876–1931
  4. 4. Doctor Knight 1868–
  5. 5. William (Willie) Knight 1865–1936
  6. 6. Wiley Knight 1883–1952
  7. 7. Augustus Knight 1867–
  8. 8. Deon Knight 1881–
  9. 9. John Knight 1884–1945
  10. 10. George Knight 1886–1954
  11. 11. Francis Knight 1886–
  12. 12. Maggie (Knight) #3 1897–1929 m. Pete (Mack) McCarter 1891–1962
    1. 1. Pennie McCarter 1919–1988
    2. 2. Johnnie McCarter 1916–1956

Nathan Knight's Timeline

5 Records

1845
Mar 1845
Birth of Nathan Knight in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 25
Nathan Knight resided here in Lower Conetoe, Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Lower Conetoe, Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 35
Nathan Knight resided here in Goose Nest, Martin, North Carolina, USA
Goose Nest, Martin, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 55
Nathan Knight resided here in Goose Nest, Martin, North Carolina
Goose Nest, Martin, North Carolina
1925
1 Nov 1925
Age 80
Death of Nathan Knight in Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina
Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1845
    Event Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Goose Nest, Martin, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1204; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 65.
    [6] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lower Conetoe, Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Goose Nest, Martin, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Goose Nest, Martin, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Goose Nest, Martin, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1204; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 65.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1925
    Event Place: Tarboro, Edgecombe, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .

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