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Roy Harrison Knight 1887–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Mar 1887

Birth Location: Clackamas County, Oregon, USA

Death Date: 1/29/1927

Death Location: Canby, Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: Joseph Jr.

Mother: Paulina Birtchet

Spouse(s): Olive Marquam

Children(s): Roy Knight

The story of Roy Harrison Knight began in 1887 in Clackamas County, Oregon, USA. In 1900, Roy Harrison Knight resided in Canby, Clackamas, Oregon, USA. In 1910, Roy Harrison Knight resided in Canby, Clackamas, Oregon, USA. Roy Harrison Knight married Olive Jewel Marquam, and had children including Roy Melford Mel Knight. Roy Harrison Knight passed away in 1927 in Canby, Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Roy Harrison Knight began in 1887 in Clackamas County, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1900, Roy Harrison Knight resided in Canby, Clackamas, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1910, Roy Harrison Knight resided in Canby, Clackamas, Oregon, USA.
  • Roy Harrison Knight married Olive Jewel Marquam, and had children including Roy Melford Mel Knight.
  • Roy Harrison Knight passed away in 1927 in Canby, Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Roy Knight's Ancestors

Self
Roy Knight
1887–1927
Birth Place: Clackamas County, Oregon, USA
Parents
Joseph Knight, Jr.
1834–1900
Pennsylvania, USA
Paulina (Lucetta) Birtchet
1859–1937
Butteville, Marion, Oregon, United States
Grandparents
George (Vincent) Birtchet
1832–1913
Cartright, Cumberland, Kentucky, United States
Elizabeth Haun
1830–1910
Bolivar, Polk County, Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
Icil Burchett
1796–1862
Elizabeth Henry
1801–1880
Peter Haughn
1785–1860
Sarah Slater
1808–1885
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Burchett
1761–1834
Keziah Bartlett
1775–1857
William Henry
1769–1820
Rosannah Wade
1776–1810

Roy Knight's Descendants

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Roy (Harrison) Knight (10 Mar 1887–1/29/1927) m. Olive ('Jewel') Marquam (Oct 1890–29 Sep 1971)
  1. 1. Roy (Melford 'Mel') Knight 1913–2005 m. Ethel Clarke 1920–

Roy Knight's Timeline

5 Records

1887
10 Mar 1887
Birth of Roy Harrison Knight in Clackamas County, Oregon, USA
Clackamas County, Oregon, USA
1900
1900
Age 13
Roy Harrison Knight resided here in Canby, Clackamas, Oregon, USA
Canby, Clackamas, Oregon, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
Roy Harrison Knight resided here in Canby, Clackamas, Oregon, USA
Canby, Clackamas, Oregon, USA
1916
1916
Age 29
Roy Harrison Knight resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1927
1/29/1927
Age 40
Death of Roy Harrison Knight in Dufur, Oregon, USA
Dufur, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1887
    Event Place: Clackamas County, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oregon; Registration County: Clackamas; Roll: 1852051
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Canby, Clackamas, Oregon; Roll: 1345; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1241345
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Canby, Clackamas, Oregon; Roll: T624_1279; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1375292
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Canby, Clackamas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Canby, Clackamas, Oregon; Roll: 1345; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1241345

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Canby, Clackamas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Canby, Clackamas, Oregon; Roll: T624_1279; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0021; FHL microfilm: 1375292

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clackamas, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Oregon; Registration County: Clackamas; Roll: 1852051

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1291927
    Event Place: Dufur, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canby, Clackamas County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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