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Thelma Selena Knight 1923–2009 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Oct 1923

Birth Location: August Springs, Virginia

Death Date: 22 Mar 2009

Death Location: Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Walter Knight

Mother: Hattie Morris

Spouse(s): Wilmer Light

Children(s):

In 1923, Thelma Selena Knight entered the world in August Springs, Virginia, born to Walter F Knight And Hattie Selena Morris. In 1930, Thelma Selena Knight resided in North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania. In 1935, Thelma Selena Knight resided in North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Thelma Selena Knight married Wilmer Ruhl Light, and had children including Carolyn Light, Evelyn Light. Thelma Selena Knight passed away in 2009 in Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Thelma Selena Knight entered the world in August Springs, Virginia, born to Walter F Knight And Hattie Selena Morris.
  • In 1930, Thelma Selena Knight resided in North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1935, Thelma Selena Knight resided in North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
  • Thelma Selena Knight married Wilmer Ruhl Light, and had children including Carolyn Light, Evelyn Light.
  • Thelma Selena Knight passed away in 2009 in Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Walter Knight
1898–1974
Birth Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
WK
Hattie Morris
1901–1981
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
HM

Spouses(s)

Wilmer Light
1919–2006
Birth Location: Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
WL

Children(s)

Thelma Knight's Ancestors

Self
Thelma Knight
1923–2009
Birth Place: August Springs, Virginia
Parents
Walter F Knight
1898–1974
Charlottesville, Virginia
Hattie (Selena) Morris
1901–1981
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
B. (F.) Knight
1871–1954
Southampton, Virginia
Sarah Knight
1878–1971
Albemarle County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
James Knight
1835–
Sallie Knight
1835–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thelma Knight's Timeline

6 Records

1923
4 Oct 1923
Birth of Thelma Selena Knight in August Springs, Virginia
August Springs, Virginia
1930
1930
Age 7
Thelma Selena Knight resided here in North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 12
Thelma Selena Knight resided here in North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 17
Thelma Selena Knight resided here in North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
1960
1960
Age 37
Thelma Selena Knight resided here in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
2009
22 Mar 2009
Age 86
Death of Thelma Selena Knight in Palmyra, PA
Palmyra, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1923
    Event Place: August Springs, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3541; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 38-40
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2061; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 32; Image: 1009.0; FHL microfilm: 2341795
    [5] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2061; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 32; Image: 1009.0; FHL microfilm: 2341795

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3541; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 38-40

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3541; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 38-40

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Palmyra, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Mar 2009
    Event Place: Palmyra, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012
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