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William Knox 1700–1774 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1700

Birth Location: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Schottland, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom

Death Date: 5 Apr 1774

Death Location: Blandford, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: William Knox

Mother: Elizabeth CROFTON

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Knox

Children(s): William Knox, Griswold Knox, John Knox, Griswold Knox, Agnes Knox

In 1700, William Knox entered the world in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Schottland, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom, born to William D Knox And Elizabeth Janet Crofton. In 1773, William Knox resided in Blanford, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, New Englan. William Knox married Elizabeth Knox, and had children including Adam Knox, Agnes Knox, Griswold Knox, John Knox, William Knox. William Knox passed away in 1774 in Blandford, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1700, William Knox entered the world in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Schottland, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom, born to William D Knox And Elizabeth Janet Crofton.
  • In 1773, William Knox resided in Blanford, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, New Englan.
  • William Knox married Elizabeth Knox, and had children including Adam Knox, Agnes Knox, Griswold Knox, John Knox, William Knox.
  • William Knox passed away in 1774 in Blandford, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Knox's Ancestors

Self
William Knox
1700–1774
Birth Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Schottland, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Parents
William D Knox
1630–1705
Port Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Elizabeth (Janet) CROFTON
1660–1733
County Mayo, Mayo, Connaught, Ireland
Grandparents
Elizabeth (Janet) CROFTON
1660–1733
County Mayo, Mayo, Connaught, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Knox's Descendants

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William Knox (1700–5 Apr 1774) m. Elizabeth Knox (27 Sep 1699–1723)
  1. 1. William Knox 1721–1802
  2. 2. Griswold Knox 1730–1774
  3. 3. John Knox 1719–1800
  4. 4. Griswold Knox 1725–1800
  5. 5. Agnes Knox 1730–1773

William Knox's Timeline

4 Records

1700
1700
Birth of William Knox in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Schottland, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Schottland, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
1773
Abt 1773
Age 73
William Knox resided here in Blanford, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, New England
Blanford, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, New England
1773
5 Jun 1773
Age 73
William Knox - Probate in Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
1774
5 Apr 1774
Age 74
Death of William Knox in Blandford, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
Blandford, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1700
    Event Place: Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Schottland, Strathclyde, Scotland, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1773
    Event Place: Blanford, Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, New England
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1660-1916; Index, 1660-1971; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Hampshire County)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1774
    Event Place: Blandford, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1660-1916; Index, 1660-1971; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Hampshire County)
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blandford, Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1773
    Event Place: Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1660-1916; Index, 1660-1971; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Hampshire County)

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