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Walter F Knight 1898–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 May 1898

Birth Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

Death Date: 7 Dec 1974

Death Location: Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Father: B. Knight

Mother: Sarah Knight

Spouse(s): Hattie Morris

Children(s): Elwood Knight, Margaret Knight, Thelma Knight, Benjamin Knight, Floyd Knight

In 1898, Walter F Knight entered the world in Charlottesville, Virginia, born to B F Knight And Sarah Knight. In 1920, Walter F Knight resided in Middle River, Augusta, Virginia. In 1930, Walter F Knight resided in North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania. Walter F Knight married Hattie Selena Morris, and had children including Benjamin F Knight, Catherine L Knight, Clarence F Knight, Elwood W Knight, Floyd C Knight, Margaret Ann Annie Knight, Thelma Selena Knight, Walter A Knight. Walter F Knight passed away in 1974 in Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Walter F Knight entered the world in Charlottesville, Virginia, born to B F Knight And Sarah Knight.
  • In 1920, Walter F Knight resided in Middle River, Augusta, Virginia.
  • In 1930, Walter F Knight resided in North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
  • Walter F Knight married Hattie Selena Morris, and had children including Benjamin F Knight, Catherine L Knight, Clarence F Knight, Elwood W Knight, Floyd C Knight, Margaret Ann Annie Knight, Thelma Selena Knight, Walter A Knight.
  • Walter F Knight passed away in 1974 in Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Walter Knight's Ancestors

Self
Walter Knight
1898–1974
Birth Place: Charlottesville, Virginia
Parents
B. F. Knight
1871–1954
Southampton, Virginia
Sarah Knight
1878–1971
Albemarle County, Virginia
Grandparents
James Knight
1835–
Virginia, United States
Sallie Knight
1835–1900
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Walter Knight's Descendants

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Walter (F) Knight (5 May 1898–7 Dec 1974) m. Hattie (Selena) Morris (3 Sep 1901–Jun 1981)
  1. 1. Elwood (W) Knight 1934–2009
  2. 2. Margaret (Ann "Annie") Knight 1922–
  3. 3. Thelma (Selena) Knight 1923–2009 m. Wilmer (Ruhl) Light 1919–2006
  4. 4. Benjamin (F) Knight 1926–2007
  5. 5. Floyd (C) Knight 1915–1984

Walter Knight's Timeline

6 Records

1898
5 May 1898
Birth of Walter F Knight in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 22
Walter F Knight resided here in Middle River, Augusta, Virginia
Middle River, Augusta, Virginia
1930
1930
Age 32
Walter F Knight resided here in North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 37
Walter F Knight resided here in North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Walter F Knight resided here in North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, United States
1974
7 Dec 1974
Age 76
Death of Walter F Knight in Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 May 1898
    Event Place: Charlottesville, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3541; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 38-40
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 184-07-9542; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Middle River, Augusta, Virginia; Roll: T625_1880; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 32; Image: 109
    [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] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Middle River, Augusta, Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Middle River, Augusta, Virginia; Roll: T625_1880; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 32; Image: 109

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 4
    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: 3A; Enumeration District: 38-40

    Genealogy Event 5
    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: 3A; Enumeration District: 38-40

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Dec 1974
    Event Place: Annville, Lebanon, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 184-07-9542; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Annville, Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Pennsylvania, Find A Grave Index, 1682-2012

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