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Robert Washington Knight 1899–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jun 1899

Birth Location: Cedar Hill, Robertson, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: July 30, 1990

Death Location: Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Ephriam Knight

Mother: Margaret Burgess

Spouse(s): Cecelia Wotier

Children(s):

The story of Robert Washington Knight began in 1899 in Cedar Hill, Robertson, Tennessee, United States. In 1900, Robert Washington Knight resided in Civil District 8, Robertson, Tennessee. In 1910, Robert Washington Knight resided in Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee. Robert Washington Knight married Cecelia Dorothy Wotier. Robert Washington Knight passed away in 1990 in Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Washington Knight began in 1899 in Cedar Hill, Robertson, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1900, Robert Washington Knight resided in Civil District 8, Robertson, Tennessee.
  • In 1910, Robert Washington Knight resided in Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee.
  • Robert Washington Knight married Cecelia Dorothy Wotier.
  • Robert Washington Knight passed away in 1990 in Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ephriam Knight
1869–1941
Birth Location: Robertson, Tennessee, USA
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Margaret Burgess
1868–1942
Birth Location: Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
MB

Spouses(s)

Cecelia Wotier
1907–1993
Birth Location: Tennessee
CW

Children(s)

Robert Knight's Ancestors

Self
Robert Knight
1899–1990
Birth Place: Cedar Hill, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Ephriam Noel Knight
1869–1941
Robertson, Tennessee, USA
Margaret (Allen) Burgess
1868–1942
Robertson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Ephraim (Noel Weakley) Knight
1833–1900
Tennessee
Mary (Ann Elizabeth) Douglas
1835–1914
Robertson County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Knight's Timeline

11 Records

1899
13 Jun 1899
Birth of Robert Washington Knight in Cedar Hill, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
Cedar Hill, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 1
Robert Washington Knight resided here in Civil District 8, Robertson, Tennessee
Civil District 8, Robertson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 11
Robert Washington Knight resided here in Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee
1917
1917-1918
Age 18
Robert Washington Knight resided here in Robertson, Tennessee
Robertson, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 21
Robert Washington Knight resided here in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 31
Robert Washington Knight resided here in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
1935
1935
Age 36
Robert Washington Knight resided here in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 41
Robert Washington Knight resided here in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
1942
1942
Age 43
Robert Washington Knight resided here in Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
1950
1950
Age 51
Robert Washington Knight resided here in Robertson, Tennessee, USA
Robertson, Tennessee, USA
1990
July 30, 1990
Age 91
Death of Robert Washington Knight in Robertson County, Tennessee
Robertson County, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1899
    Event Place: Cedar Hill, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 167
    [2] Tennessee, Delayed Birth Records
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 409-03-1601; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, 1920 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, 1930 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Robertson; Roll: 1877687
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, 1910 United States Federal Census
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 8, Robertson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Robertson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Robertson, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Tennessee; Registration County: Robertson; Roll: 1877687

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Springfield, Robertson, Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 167

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Robertson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: July 30, 1990
    Event Place: Robertson County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 409-03-1601; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Springfield, Robertson County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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