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Will Knighton 1872–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 April 1872

Birth Location: Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 6 February 1950

Death Location: Carson, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Father: Peter McKnighten

Mother: Jennie McMarkle

Spouse(s): Laurie Knighton

Children(s): Nerfis Knighton, Joe Knight, Zadie Knight, Willie Knight, Missouria Knight, Nathan Knight, Hontie Knight

The story of Will Knighton began in 1872 in Texas, United States of America. In 1920, Will Knighton resided in Livingston, Polk, Texas, USA. Will Knighton married Laurie Carter Knighton, and had children including Hontie Knight, Joe Knight, Missouria Knight, Nathan Knight, Nerfis Knighton, Willie Knight, Zadie Knight. Will Knighton passed away in 1950 in Carson, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Will Knighton began in 1872 in Texas, United States of America.
  • In 1920, Will Knighton resided in Livingston, Polk, Texas, USA.
  • Will Knighton married Laurie Carter Knighton, and had children including Hontie Knight, Joe Knight, Missouria Knight, Nathan Knight, Nerfis Knighton, Willie Knight, Zadie Knight.
  • Will Knighton passed away in 1950 in Carson, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Will Knighton's Ancestors

Self
Will Knighton
1872–1950
Birth Place: Texas, United States of America
Parents
Peter C McKnighten
1840–
Louisiana, Louisiana, USA
Jennie McMarkle
1848–1950
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Jacob (Knighton) Sr\mulatto
1811–1890
Tennessee, USA
Charlotte (Dit Lolote) Larche
1817–1912
Louisiana
Great-Grandparents
Josiah Owner)
1762–1830
Margaret Anon
1768–1812
Francois (FMOC)
1744–1834
Marie Gervais
1785–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Knighton
1732–1790
Margaret Frank
1740–1773
Jacques Larcheveque
1736–1809
Marie Gervais
–1833

Will Knighton's Descendants

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Will Knighton (13 April 1872–6 February 1950) m. Laurie (Carter) Knighton (abt 1881–8 Jan 1943)
  1. 1. Nerfis Knighton 1899–1938 m. Gurthrie Taylor 1908–1976
    1. 1. Jewel Martin 1926–1983 m. Ada Johnson 1929–1969
      1. 1. Clifford Martin 1945–2016 m. Dorothy Spears 1949–1964
      2. 2. Betty (Louise) Hubert 1947–1970
  2. 2. Joe Knight 1917–
  3. 3. Zadie Knight 1909–
  4. 4. Willie Knight 1912–
  5. 5. Missouria Knight 1903–
  6. 6. Nathan Knight 1901–
  7. 7. Hontie Knight 1914–

Will Knighton's Timeline

3 Records

1872
13 April 1872
Birth of Will Knighton in Texas, United States of America
Texas, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 48
Will Knighton resided here in Livingston, Polk, Texas, USA
Livingston, Polk, Texas, USA
1950
6 February 1950
Age 78
Death of Will Knighton in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 April 1872
    Event Place: Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Livingston, Polk, Texas; Roll: T625_1840; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 119
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Livingston, Polk, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Livingston, Polk, Texas; Roll: T625_1840; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 119

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 February 1950
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Carson, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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