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William McKnight 1732 – 1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1732

Birth Location: Ulster, Ireland

Death Date: 25 Jul 1812

Death Location: Alexandria, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Father: John McKnight

Mother: Mary McAllister

Spouse(s): Martha McKnight, Martha Bryan

Children(s): John McKnight, Elizabeth McKnight

In 1732, William McKnight entered the world in Ulster, Ireland, born to John McKnight and Mary McAllister. William McKnight married Martha McKnight, Martha Bryan, and had children including John McKnight, Elizabeth McKnight. William McKnight passed away in 1812 in Alexandria, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1732, William McKnight entered the world in Ulster, Ireland, born to John McKnight and Mary McAllister.
  • William McKnight married Martha McKnight, Martha Bryan, and had children including John McKnight, Elizabeth McKnight.
  • William McKnight passed away in 1812 in Alexandria, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John McKnight
1705 – 1786
Birth Location: Scotland
JM
Mary McAllister
1710 – 1760
Birth Location: Scotland
MM

Spouses(s)

Martha McKnight
1745 – 1775
Birth Location: –
MM
Martha Bryan
1745 – 1779
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MB

Children(s)

John McKnight
1769 – 1834
Birth Location: –
JM
Elizabeth McKnight
1758 – 1783
Birth Location: North Carolina
EM

William McKnight's Ancestors

Self
William McKnight
1732 – 1812
Birth Place: Ulster, Ireland
Parents
John McKnight
1705 – 1786
Scotland
Mary McAllister
1710 – 1760
Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William McKnight's Descendants

1.
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William McKnight (1732 – 25 Jul 1812) m. Martha McKnight (1745 – 3 June 1775) m. Martha Bryan (1745 – 1779)
  1. 1. John McKnight (2 July 1769 – 7 February 1834)
  2. 2. Elizabeth McKnight (1758 – 1783) m. Thomas Williams (abt 1759 – 1845)
    1. 1. Sintha ((or Cynthia)) Williams (1780 – aft. 1840) m. Simon (A (Simeon) Deal) (Diehle) (1779 – 7 Nov 1837)
      1. 1. Delpha Deele (1806 – 1850) m. William (Jefferson) Grimes (1794 – 15 Aug 1892)
        1. 1. Infant Grimes (1820 – 1820)
        2. 2. Francis (Marion) Grimes (1839 – 1910)
        3. 3. William (Jefferson) Grimes (15 Jun 1824 – 15 Aug 1892) m. Martha (Patsy) Cowart (02 Dec 1827 – 07 Jun 1903)
        4. 4. Emeline Grimes (1829 – 1861)
        5. 5. Mary (Polly) Grimes (1830 – 1908) m. West Sheffield (29 May 1830 – 28 Mar 1875)
        6. 6. Elizabeth Grimes (10 Apr 1830 – 01 Jun 1916)
        7. 7. Emeline (Leney E B) Grimes (1826 – Abt 1861) m. William (Marion) Fenn\Fann (1814 – 1858) m. William (Marion) Fann (1814 – 1858) m. RT Harrison (1830 – 22 July 1895) m. John Fann (Abt. 1825 – Bet. 1880–1900)
        8. 8. Andrew (Jackson) Grimes (1834 – 1865) m. Nancy (A.) Cowart (1840 – About:1869-00-00)
        9. 9. George (W) Grimes (31 Mar 1836 – 15 November 1915) m. Mary (Rebeccca) Harrell (04 Aug 1837 – 27 Nov 1899) m. Elizabeth Warren
        10. 10. George (Washington) Grimes (Mar 1836 – 16 Dec 1931) m. Elizabeth Warren m. Mary (Rebecca) Harrel (04 Aug 1837 – 27 Nov 1899)
        11. 11. Francis (Marion) Grimes (1838 – 18 March 1906) m. Martha (Jane) Taylor (Abt 1845 – 30 October 1920)
        12. 12. Sebron Grimes (17 Apr 1841 – 13 Mar 1928) m. Nancy (Elizabeth (Lizzie)) McDonald (06 Oct 1845 – 12 Feb 1885) m. Elizabeth McDonald (06 Oct 1845 – 12 Feb 1935)
        13. 13. Nancy Grimes (1843 – 1929) m. LAWRENCE (PUTNAM) Cowart (1845 – 1924)
        14. 14. Puss Grimes (Aft. 1848 – Unknown)
        15. 15. Allen Grimes (Jan 12, 1827 – Jan 17, 1901) m. Lorado Grimes (20 August 1852 – 7 September 1906)
        16. 16. Fraley (G) Grimes (Abt. 1878 – )
      2. 2. Susan (M) Deal (1812 – Aft 1 Jun 1870)
        1. 1. Sophonia (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Oglesby (Jun 1835 – Mar 1879)
      3. 3. James (Kalip) Deal (1812 – 18 Sep 1854)
        1. 1. Arlydia ("Lydia") Deal (15 Mar 1845 – 13 Aug 1898)
        2. 2. James (Kalip) Deal (10 September 1846 – 15 Nov., 1918) m. Elizabeth (Betty) Grimes (24 Jan 1842 – 29 Jan 1920)
      4. 4. William (A) Deal (1816 – Nov 1864) m. Harriett Procter (1812 – 1873)
        1. 1. Sarah (A) Deal (1838 – 9 January 1933)
        2. 2. Elizabeth Deal (24 January 1842 – 29 January 1920)
        3. 3. James (Kalip) Deal (25 February 1847 – 17 April 1927)
        4. 4. Nancy (A) Deal (1 January 1853 – 12 February 1919)
        5. 5. Absolom (P.) Deal (1857 – 1863)
      5. 5. William (A) Deal (1816 – Nov 1864)
        1. 1. James (Kalip) Deal (25 Feb 1847 – 17 Apr 1925)
      6. 6. William (A) Deal (1816 – Nov 1864)
        1. 1. Sarah (A) Deal (1838 – )

William McKnight's Timeline

2 Records

1732
1732
Birth of William McKnight in Ulster, Ireland
Ulster, Ireland
1812
25 Jul 1812
Age 80
Death of William McKnight in Alexandria, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Alexandria, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1732
    Event Place: Ulster, Ireland
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1812
    Event Place: Alexandria, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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