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William Oscar Knight 1884–1937 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Mar 1884

Birth Location: Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 12 May 1937

Death Location: Washington, Louisiana, USA

Father: George Knight

Mother: Eva Adams

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In 1884, William Oscar Knight entered the world in Louisiana, USA, born to George C Knight And Eva Lilly Adams. In 1900, William Oscar Knight resided in Washington, Louisiana, USA. In 1917, William Oscar Knight resided in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA. William Oscar Knight passed away in 1937 in Washington, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1884, William Oscar Knight entered the world in Louisiana, USA, born to George C Knight And Eva Lilly Adams.
  • In 1900, William Oscar Knight resided in Washington, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1917, William Oscar Knight resided in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA.
  • William Oscar Knight passed away in 1937 in Washington, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Knight's Ancestors

Self
William Knight
1884–1937
Birth Place: Louisiana, USA
Parents
George C Knight
1861–1957
Louisiana, USA
Eva (Lilly) Adams
1860–1927
Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
William (P) Knight
1823–1879
Louisiana
Martha (C.) Knight
1830–1892
Mississippi, USA
William (Henry) Adams
1822–1897
Louisiana, USA
Sarah (Elizabeth) Adams
1825–1885
Washington, Louisiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Charles Knight
1785–1877
Susannah Williams
1802–1885
Holden Sr
1787–1865
Diedemia Lea
1796–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Williams
–1828
Penelope Richardson
1773–1830
Joseph Adams
1730–1830
Elizabeth ?
1750–1845
Luke Lea
1739–1813
Anne Johnson
1765–1835

William Knight's Timeline

4 Records

1884
11 Mar 1884
Birth of William Oscar Knight in Louisiana, USA
Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
William Oscar Knight resided here in Washington, Louisiana, USA
Washington, Louisiana, USA
1917
Bet. 1917-1918
Age 33
William Oscar Knight resided here in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1937
12 May 1937
Age 53
Death of William Oscar Knight
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1884
    Event Place: Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: St Tammany; Roll: 1685001
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 585; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1240585
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 585; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1240585

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bet. 1917-1918
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: St Tammany; Roll: 1685001

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1937
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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