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Roy Calvin Knott 1907–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jan 1907

Birth Location: McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 02 Jun 1987

Death Location: Liberty, DeKalb County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Caleb Knott

Mother: Maude Warren

Spouse(s): Ruth Adamson

Children(s): Malissa Knott

The story of Roy Calvin Knott began in 1907 in McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee, United States. In 1910, Roy Calvin Knott resided in Civil District 4, Perry, Tennessee. In 1920, Roy Calvin Knott resided in Civil District 4, Perry, Tennessee. Roy Calvin Knott married Ruth Annette Adamson, and had children including Living, Malissa Ann Knott. Roy Calvin Knott passed away in 1987 in Liberty, DeKalb County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Roy Calvin Knott began in 1907 in McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1910, Roy Calvin Knott resided in Civil District 4, Perry, Tennessee.
  • In 1920, Roy Calvin Knott resided in Civil District 4, Perry, Tennessee.
  • Roy Calvin Knott married Ruth Annette Adamson, and had children including Living, Malissa Ann Knott.
  • Roy Calvin Knott passed away in 1987 in Liberty, DeKalb County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Roy Knott's Ancestors

Self
Roy Knott
1907–1987
Birth Place: McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Caleb Lee Knott
1875–1967
Tennessee, USA
Maude (Anne) Warren
1880–1962
Humphreys County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
James (Allen) Knott
1848–1926
Bedford CO, Tennessee
Melissa Landers
1849–1898
Tennessee, USA
Amzi Warren
1828–1891
Humpheys County, , Tennessee, USA
Sarah (S) Ferguson
1846–1910
Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
Iverson Knott
1818–1889
Jane (Owen)
1822–1880
Thomas Landers
1812–1879
Elizabeth Thomas
1815–1886
Goodloe Warren
1794–1835
Elizabeth Villines
1800–1835
Green Ferguson
1828–
Sarah Langford
1830–1883
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Knott
1800–1829
Sarah Smith
1794–1883
Allen Goodrum
1788–1822
Elizabeth Frazier
1792–1862
Abraham Landers
1773–1855
Priscilla Cooke
1777–1850
William Thomas
1790–
Rebecca Gamage
1795–1850
John Warren
1767–1841
Isabella Malone
1779–1850
Abraham Villines
1777–1859
Nancy McKissack
1782–1825
William Ferguson
1797–1845
Sarah Collier\Colyer
1796–1860
Elijah Langford
1800–1862
Mary Malloy
1800–1832

Roy Knott's Descendants

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Roy (Calvin) Knott (11 Jan 1907–02 Jun 1987) m. Ruth (Annette) Adamson (20 May 1915–20 Mar 2003)
  1. 1. Malissa (Ann) Knott 1939–2025

Roy Knott's Timeline

8 Records

1907
11 Jan 1907
Birth of Roy Calvin Knott in McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee, United States
McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee, United States
1910
1910
Age 3
Roy Calvin Knott resided here in Civil District 4, Perry, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Perry, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 13
Roy Calvin Knott resided here in Civil District 4, Perry, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Perry, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 23
Roy Calvin Knott resided here in District 4, Davidson, Tennessee
District 4, Davidson, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 33
Roy Calvin Knott resided here in Old Hickory, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Old Hickory, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1960
1960
Age 53
Roy Calvin Knott resided here in Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Tennessee, USA
1961
Abt 1961
Age 54
Roy Calvin Knott resided here in Old Hickory
Old Hickory
1987
02 Jun 1987
Age 80
Death of Roy Calvin Knott in Old Hickory, Davidson, Tennessee, United States of America
Old Hickory, Davidson, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1907
    Event Place: McEwen, Humphreys, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; 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, Year: 1940; Census Place: Old Hickory, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3884; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 19-9.
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 408-03-6038; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Perry, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1759; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 187; Image: 518.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: 2243; Page: 52B; Enumeration District: 244; Image: 956.0; FHL microfilm: 2341977.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 4, Perry, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1515; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0193; Image: 633; FHL microfilm: 1375528.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Perry, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 4, Perry, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1515; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0193; Image: 633; FHL microfilm: 1375528.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Perry, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Perry, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1759; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 187; Image: 518.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Davidson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: 2243; Page: 52B; Enumeration District: 244; Image: 956.0; FHL microfilm: 2341977.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1936
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Nashville Banner - 27 Dec 1936 - Page 2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1937
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tennessean - 8 Dec 1937 - Page 7, 8 Dec 1937

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1937
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tennessean - 22 Dec 1937 - Page 7, 22 Dec 1937

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1938
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Tennessean - 23 Mar 1938 - Page 6, 23 Mar 1938

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Old Hickory, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Tennessee, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 167
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Old Hickory, Davidson, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3884; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 19-9.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1961
    Event Place: Old Hickory
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Nashville Banner; Publication Date: 15 Jul 1961; Publication Place: Nashville, Tennessee, USA; ,0.44746044,0.12555787,0.99687177&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Jun 1987
    Event Place: Old Hickory, Davidson, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 408-03-6038; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Liberty, DeKalb County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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