YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Permelia Jane Knight 1872–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 MAR 1872

Birth Location: Choctaw County, Mississippi

Death Date: 29 OCT 1961

Death Location: Hodge, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Elijah Knight

Mother: Malissa Moore

Spouse(s): Leeander Dendy

Children(s): John Dendy, Jesse Dendy, Wiley Dendy, Kilburt Dendy, Lucy Dendy, Rosa Dendy, Alice Dendy, Billy Dendy, J. Dendy, Winford Dendy, Eula Dendy, Pearl Dendy

In 1872, Permelia Jane Knight entered the world in Choctaw County, Mississippi, born to Elijah Knight And Malissa Moore. In 1880, Permelia Jane Knight resided in , Choctaw, Mississippi, USA. Permelia Jane Knight married Leeander Thomas Dendy, and had children including Alice Dendy, Billy Dendy, Eula Dendy, J M Dendy, Jesse L Dendy, John Roscoe Dendy, Kilburt Dendy, Lucy Dendy, Pearl Dendy, Rosa Dendy, Wiley W Dendy, Winford Dendy. Permelia Jane Knight passed away in 1961 in Hodge, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Find more search results for Permelia Knight
PK

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:
A
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

  • In 1872, Permelia Jane Knight entered the world in Choctaw County, Mississippi, born to Elijah Knight And Malissa Moore.
  • In 1880, Permelia Jane Knight resided in , Choctaw, Mississippi, USA.
  • Permelia Jane Knight married Leeander Thomas Dendy, and had children including Alice Dendy, Billy Dendy, Eula Dendy, J M Dendy, Jesse L Dendy, John Roscoe Dendy, Kilburt Dendy, Lucy Dendy, Pearl Dendy, Rosa Dendy, Wiley W Dendy, Winford Dendy.
  • Permelia Jane Knight passed away in 1961 in Hodge, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Permelia Knight's Ancestors

Self
Permelia Knight
1872–1961
Birth Place: Choctaw County, Mississippi
Parents
Elijah Knight
1835–1906
South Carolina
Malissa Moore
1843–
South Carolina
Grandparents
John (Franklin) Knight
1810–1880
Armilda (Annis) Moore
1810–1880
Laurens County, South Carolina
Dempsey (P.) Moore
1813–1887
Laurens County, South Carolina
Susan (Ester) Putman
1816–1889
Laurens County, South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
David Knight
1774–1860
Elizabeth Rhodes
1776–1853
Aaron Moore
1781–1857
Nancy Putman
1786–1850
Aaron Moore
1781–1857
Nancy Putman
1786–1850
William Putnam
1766–1816
Mary Mitchell
1771–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Moore
–1783
Daniel Putman
1745–1821
Sarah Kendrick
1748–1820
William Moore
–1783
Daniel Putman
1745–1821
Sarah Kendrick
1748–1820
Henry Putman
1743–1816
Elizabeth Kendrick
1754–
Nimrod Mitchell
1743–1790
Mary Penn
1746–1818

Permelia Knight's Descendants

1.
PK
Permelia (Jane) Knight (31 MAR 1872–29 OCT 1961) m. Leeander (Thomas) Dendy (3 NOV 1862–15 July 1945)
  1. 1. John (Roscoe) Dendy 1889–1967 m. Effie Blackstock 1890–1941
    1. 1. Beulah Dendy 1912–
    2. 2. John (T.) Dendy 1914–
  2. 2. Jesse (L.) Dendy 1891– m. Allie (I.) Unk 1898–
    1. 1. Jess (Willard) Dendy 1919–1997
  3. 3. Wiley (W.) Dendy 1894–1944 m. Jessie Unk 1902–
  4. 4. Kilburt Dendy 1897–1950
  5. 5. Lucy Dendy 1903–1956
  6. 6. Rosa Dendy 1913–1937
  7. 7. Alice Dendy 1916–1980 m. Roger (Morell) Wiggins 1913–1966
    1. 1. Jimmy (Morrell) Wiggins 1949–2015
  8. 8. Billy Dendy 1920–
  9. 9. J. (M.) Dendy 1922–
  10. 10. Winford Dendy 1900–1989 m. Clarence Morgan 1904–
  11. 11. Eula Dendy 1907–1966 m. Leslie (Franklin) McCoy 1899–1966
  12. 12. Pearl Dendy 1910–

Permelia Knight's Timeline

3 Records

1872
31 MAR 1872
Birth of Permelia Jane Knight in Choctaw County, Mississippi
Choctaw County, Mississippi
1880
1880
Age 8
Permelia Jane Knight resided here in , Choctaw, Mississippi, USA
, Choctaw, Mississippi, USA
1961
29 OCT 1961
Age 89
Death of Permelia Jane Knight in Ringgold, Louisiana
Ringgold, Louisiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 MAR 1872
    Event Place: Choctaw County, Mississippi

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: , Choctaw, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 OCT 1961
    Event Place: Ringgold, Louisiana

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hodge, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    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