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Robert Larrage Knighton 1818–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Sep 1818

Birth Location: Fairfield County, S.C.

Death Date: 20 Mar 1905

Death Location: Buckner, Lafayette County, Arkansas, USA

Father: Samuel Knighton

Mother: Nancy Laughbridge

Spouse(s): Mary Lewis

Children(s): Sarah Cook, Thomas Knighton, Simuel Knighton, Samuel Knighton, Jefferson Knighton, Mollie Knighton, Margaret Knighton, James Knighton, Laura Knighton, Gordon Knighton, Effie Knighton, Mattie Knighton, Martha Knighton, Mary Lewis, Martha Knighton

In 1818, Robert Larrage Knighton entered the world in Fairfield County, S.C., born to Samuel Knighton And Nancy Laughbridge. In 1850, Robert Larrage Knighton resided in District 10, Randolph, Georgia. Robert Larrage Knighton married Mary E Lewis, and had children including Effie V Knighton, Gordon L Knighton, James Warren Knighton, Jefferson Davis Knighton, Laura Lou Knighton, Margaret Knighton, Martha E Mattie Knighton, Martha Knighton, Mary Elizabeth Ann Lewis, Mattie E Knighton, Mollie Serena Knighton, Samuel G Knighton, Sarah F Cook, Simuel Alexander Knighton, Thomas R Knighton. Robert Larrage Knighton passed away in 1905 in Buckner, Lafayette County, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1818, Robert Larrage Knighton entered the world in Fairfield County, S.C., born to Samuel Knighton And Nancy Laughbridge.
  • In 1850, Robert Larrage Knighton resided in District 10, Randolph, Georgia.
  • Robert Larrage Knighton married Mary E Lewis, and had children including Effie V Knighton, Gordon L Knighton, James Warren Knighton, Jefferson Davis Knighton, Laura Lou Knighton, Margaret Knighton, Martha E Mattie Knighton, Martha Knighton, Mary Elizabeth Ann Lewis, Mattie E Knighton, Mollie Serena Knighton, Samuel G Knighton, Sarah F Cook, Simuel Alexander Knighton, Thomas R Knighton.
  • Robert Larrage Knighton passed away in 1905 in Buckner, Lafayette County, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Knighton's Ancestors

Self
Robert Knighton
1818–1905
Birth Place: Fairfield County, S.C.
Parents
Samuel Knighton
1781–1862
in Fairfield County, South Carolina
Nancy Laughbridge
1792–1842
South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Knighton
1753–1827
Fairfield County, South Carolina
Jane Freeman
1753–1832
Fairfield County, South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Knighton
1732–1790
Margaret Frank
1744–1773
2nd-Great-Grandparents
MOSES KNIGHTON
1690–1755
ELIZABETH FRANK
1680–1755

Robert Knighton's Descendants

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Robert (Larrage) Knighton (27 Sep 1818–20 Mar 1905) m. Mary (E) Lewis (12 Jan 1824–24 Sep 1888)
  1. 1. Sarah (F.) Cook 1852–1897 m. Harvey (C) Cook 1849–1884
    1. 1. Pearl Cook 1879–
    2. 2. Uvalda Cook 1887–
    3. 3. Boston Cook 1889–
    4. 4. Emma Cook 1890–
    5. 5. Salley (A.) Cook 1880–
    6. 6. Harvey (C.) Cook 1876–
    7. 7. Mary (L.) Cook 1872–
    8. 8. Joseph (Larrage) Cook 1875–1941
    9. 9. Tallie (Ann) Cook 1887–1944
    10. 10. Zephyr Cook 1885–1925 m. Floyd (Washington) Mauldin 1886–1969
      1. 1. Velma (Jean) Mauldin 1912–1947 m. Jesse (Dawyle) Vandergriff 1912–1994 m. John (Robert) Welch 1908–1942
        1. 1. Dorris (Yvonne) Welch 1934–1999
        2. 2. Mary (Helen) Welch 1932–2006 m. James (Robert) Hodges 1925–1987
        3. 3. Billie (Robert) Welch 1930–1932
        4. 4. Elizabeth (Jeanette) Welch 1937–2020 m. Odell (Lee) Deaton 1927–2020
      2. 2. Brythal Maulden 1911–1968
  2. 2. Thomas (R) Knighton 1855–1943
  3. 3. Simuel (Alexander) Knighton 1863–1918
  4. 4. Samuel (G) Knighton 1845–1862
  5. 5. Jefferson (Davis) Knighton 1861–1917
  6. 6. Mollie (Serena) Knighton 1857–1918
  7. 7. Margaret Knighton 1849–1865
  8. 8. James (Warren) Knighton 1848–1927
  9. 9. Laura (Lou) Knighton 1866–1943
  10. 10. Gordon (L.) Knighton 1847–1865
  11. 11. Effie (V.) Knighton 1868–1893
  12. 12. Mattie (E.) Knighton 1851–1933
  13. 13. Martha Knighton 1851–1852
  14. 14. Mary (Elizabeth Ann) Lewis 1824–1888
  15. 15. Martha (E. "Mattie") Knighton 1851–1933

Robert Knighton's Timeline

6 Records

1818
27 Sep 1818
Birth of Robert Larrage Knighton in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1818
27 Sep 1818
Birth of Robert Larrage Knighton in Fairfield County, S.C.
Fairfield County, S.C.
1850
1850
Age 32
Robert Larrage Knighton resided here in District 10, Randolph, Georgia
District 10, Randolph, Georgia
1860
1860
Age 42
Robert Larrage Knighton resided here in Alabama, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Alabama, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 82
Robert Larrage Knighton resided here in Hadley, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Hadley, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1905
20 Mar 1905
Age 87
Death of Robert Larrage Knighton in Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas, United States
Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1818
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hadley, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1240054
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Alabama, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: M653_39; Page: 410; Image: 414; Family History Library Film: 803039
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 10, Randolph, Georgia; Roll: M432_81; Page: 427A; Image: 311
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1818
    Event Place: Fairfield County, S.C.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 10, Randolph, Georgia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 10, Randolph, Georgia; Roll: M432_81; Page: 427A; Image: 311

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Alabama, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Alabama, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: M653_39; Page: 410; Image: 414; Family History Library Film: 803039

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hadley, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hadley, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1240054

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Stamps, Lafayette, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Buckner, Lafayette County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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