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Omer R. Knight 1866–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Feb 1866

Birth Location: Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 27 May 1942

Death Location: Graham, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Sen Knight

Mother: Margaret Ladd

Spouse(s): Betty Allen

Children(s): Meredith Knight, Irvin Knight, Arvi Knight, Harlon Knight, Nolan Knight, Marye Knight, Raymond Knight

In 1866, Omer R. Knight entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to Sen William E Knight And Margaret Jane Ladd. In 1880, Omer R. Knight resided in Saint Charles, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA. In 1900, Omer R. Knight resided in Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA. Omer R. Knight married Betty J Allen, and had children including Arvi Knight, Harlon Knight, Irvin Knight, Marye Knight, Meredith Edgar Knight, Nolan Knight, Raymond Knight. Omer R. Knight passed away in 1942 in Graham, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1866, Omer R. Knight entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to Sen William E Knight And Margaret Jane Ladd.
  • In 1880, Omer R. Knight resided in Saint Charles, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1900, Omer R. Knight resided in Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA.
  • Omer R. Knight married Betty J Allen, and had children including Arvi Knight, Harlon Knight, Irvin Knight, Marye Knight, Meredith Edgar Knight, Nolan Knight, Raymond Knight.
  • Omer R. Knight passed away in 1942 in Graham, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Omer Knight's Ancestors

Self
Omer Knight
1866–1942
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Parents
Sen William E Knight
1832–
Tennessee
Margaret (Jane) Ladd
1838–
Kentucky
Grandparents
William (E) Knight
1835–1910
Kentucky, USA
Margaret Ladd
1837–
Kentucky, USA
Jason Ladd
1809–1872
Christian, Kentucky, United States
Mary (Ann) Duncan
1820–1879
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Omer Knight's Descendants

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Omer (R.) Knight (Feb 1866–27 May 1942) m. Betty (J) Allen (Feb 1872–30 January 1930)
  1. 1. Meredith (Edgar) Knight 1892– m. Myrtle Lambert 1904–1967
    1. 1. Hazel (Renee) Knight 1924–2004 m. Rufus (Allen) Burch 1915–2003
      1. 1. Betty (Ann) Needham 1937–2021
    2. 2. Hershel (Hardy) Knight 1920–1977
    3. 3. Clarence (Marvin) Knight 1927–1946
    4. 4. Anita (Faye) Knight 1937–1938
    5. 5. Ernest (Carl) Knight 1935–1936
    6. 6. Harold (Wayne) Knight 1932–1934
    7. 7. Charles (Edward) Knight 1930–1930
    8. 8. Robert (Elmer) Knight 1922–1928
    9. 9. Pearl (Mae) Knight 1923–1923
    10. 10. William (Donald) Knight 1942–2001
    11. 11. Constance Knight 1944–1998 m. Bobby (Ray) Piper 1937–2017
    12. 12. James (E) Knight 1919–1999 m. Iris (J.) Knight 1923–2013
  2. 2. Irvin Knight 1894–
  3. 3. Arvi Knight 1896–
  4. 4. Harlon Knight 1898–
  5. 5. Nolan Knight 1907–
  6. 6. Marye Knight 1910–
  7. 7. Raymond Knight 1911–

Omer Knight's Timeline

8 Records

1866
Feb 1866
Birth of Omer R. Knight in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 14
Omer R. Knight resided here in Saint Charles, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Saint Charles, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 34
Omer R. Knight resided here in Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 44
Omer R. Knight resided here in Graham, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Graham, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 64
Omer R. Knight resided here in District 8, Christian, Kentucky, USA
District 8, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 69
Omer R. Knight resided here in Rural, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Rural, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 74
Omer R. Knight resided here in Mag Dist #4, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist #4, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1942
27 May 1942
Age 76
Death of Omer R. Knight in Greenville, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
Greenville, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Feb 1866
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Saint Charles, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Charleston, Hopkins, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Graham, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 8, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist #4, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muhlenberg
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 May 1942
    Event Place: Greenville, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Graham, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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