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Willis Knight 1779–1846 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1779

Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 4 Mar 1846

Death Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States

Father: Peter Knight

Mother: Nancy Bell

Spouse(s): Sarah Foxhall, Mary Cobb

Children(s): Harriet Knight, John Knight, William Knight, Jordan Knight, Nancy Knight

The story of Willis Knight began in 1779 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States. In 1800, Willis Knight resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina. In 1810, Willis Knight resided in Knighto District, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA. Willis Knight married Mary Cobb, Sarah Foxhall, and had children including Harriet R Knight, John Knight, Jordan Knight, Nancy Knight, William F Knight. Willis Knight passed away in 1846 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis Knight began in 1779 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1800, Willis Knight resided in Edgecombe, North Carolina.
  • In 1810, Willis Knight resided in Knighto District, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Willis Knight married Mary Cobb, Sarah Foxhall, and had children including Harriet R Knight, John Knight, Jordan Knight, Nancy Knight, William F Knight.
  • Willis Knight passed away in 1846 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Knight
1739–1811
Birth Location: Surry, Virginia, British Colonial America
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Nancy Bell
1740–1820
Birth Location: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Foxhall
1780–1817
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Cobb
1780–1866
Birth Location: North Carolina
MC

Children(s)

Harriet Knight
1813–1891
Birth Location: Pitt County, North Carolina, USA
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John Knight
1815–1866
Birth Location: Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
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William Knight
1809–1847
Birth Location: Edgecombe County, North Carolina
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Jordan Knight
1807–1881
Birth Location: of, Edgecombe County, North Carolina, United States
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Nancy Knight
1805–
Birth Location: ,, North Carolina, USA
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Willis Knight's Ancestors

Self
Willis Knight
1779–1846
Birth Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Peter Knight
1739–1811
Surry, Virginia, British Colonial America
Nancy (Ann) Bell
1740–1820
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
John Knight
1690–1760
Yale, Sussex, Virginia, British Colonial America
Elizabeth Eppes
1712–
Surry , Virginia, British Colonial America
Arthur (Jones) Bell
1718–1775
Isle Wight, Virginia, United States
Sarah Monroe**
1725–1775
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Captain
1656–1705
Anne Hawley
1660–1696
Daniel (13-EPES)
1671–1753
Mary will.
1676–1755
John Monroe
1700–1751
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Knight
1589–1674
Genevieve Basse
1624–1682
James Hawley
1586–1667
Alice Ellis
–1678
John (6-EPES)
1626–1679
Mary Kent
1628–1722
Spence Monroe
1683–1760
Jane Bowcock-Monroe
1680–1737

Willis Knight's Descendants

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Willis Knight (1779–4 Mar 1846) m. Sarah Foxhall (1780–1817) m. Mary Cobb (Abt 1780–1866)
  1. 1. Harriet (R.) Knight 1813–1891 m. Frederick (Dinkins) Little 1800–1855
    1. 1. Lucy (Dinkins) Little 1855–1923 m. Edward Cobb 1856–1922
      1. 1. Cora Cobb 1885–1946 m. Osceola (Elmo) Harper 1881–1931
        1. 1. Cora (Mavis) Harper 1916–2008 m. Wilson Campbell 1914–1995
        2. 2. Mary (Ruth) Harper 1918–1927
        3. 3. Genera (Elmo) Harper 1923–2010 m. Bernard (Alton) Williams 1921–2000
        4. 4. Alice (Adele) Harper 1920–1981 m. Tommie (Alton) Rose 1918–1989 m. Ted Bisel 1927–2011
      2. 2. Lila Cobb 1880–1946
    2. 2. John (Henry) Little 1850–1930
    3. 3. Harriett (Louise) Little 1845–1928
    4. 4. Jesse (Cleveland) Little 1843–1901 m. Mallie (M) Little 1861–
    5. 5. Mary (Frances) Little 1831–1885
    6. 6. Leonidas Little 1832–1887
    7. 7. Willis (K) Little 1834–1862
    8. 8. Sarah (C) Little 1835–1889
    9. 9. Julia Little 1839–
    10. 10. Frederick (Dinkins) Little 1849–1939
    11. 11. Felicia Little 1839–1879
    12. 12. Marcus Little 1853–
    13. 13. Marcus Little 1838–
    14. 14. Felecia Little 1852–1880
  2. 2. John Knight 1815–1866
  3. 3. William (F.) Knight 1809–1847
  4. 4. Jordan Knight 1807–1881
  5. 5. Nancy Knight 1805–

Willis Knight's Timeline

9 Records

1779
1779
Birth of Willis Knight in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 21
Willis Knight resided here in Edgecombe, North Carolina
Edgecombe, North Carolina
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 31
Willis Knight resided here in Knighto District, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Knighto District, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1817
1817
Age 38
Willis Knight was married in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 41
Willis Knight resided here in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 51
Willis Knight resided here in District 11, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
District 11, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1840
1840
Age 61
Willis Knight resided here in District 11, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
District 11, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
1846
4 Mar 1846
Age 67
Death of Willis Knight in Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
1846
1846
Age 67
Willis Knight - Probate in Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1817
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 30; Page: 215; Image: 217; Family History Library Film: 337906

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Knighto District, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Knighto District, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 40; Page: 775; Image: Ncm252_40-0138; FHL Roll: 0337913

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Page: 118; NARA Roll: M33_84; Image: 124

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: District 11, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: District 11, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 120; Page: 300; Family History Library Film: 0018086

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 11, Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 11, Edgecombe, North Carolina; Roll: 360; Page: 40; Family History Library Film: 0018094

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1846
    Event Place: Edgecombe, Edgecombe, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1748-1917 (Edgecombe County, North Carolina); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1846
    Event Place: Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; Estate Papers, 1748-1917 (Edgecombe County, North Carolina); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History
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