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Willis Knight 1832–1895 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1832

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 3 Feb 1895

Death Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Father: Robert Knight

Mother: Judith Hanback

Spouse(s): Adeline Young, Adeline Young

Children(s): George Knight, Charles Knight

Willis Knight was born in 1832 in Virginia, the child of Robert Knight And Judith Hanback. In 1850, Willis Knight resided in District 29, Kanawha, Virginia, USA. In 1870, Willis Knight resided in Philadelphia Ward 24 District 80, Philadelphia, Pe. Willis Knight married Adeline Young, and had children including Charles Adlington Knight, George Linford Knight. Willis Knight passed away in 1895 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Biography

  • Willis Knight was born in 1832 in Virginia, the child of Robert Knight And Judith Hanback.
  • In 1850, Willis Knight resided in District 29, Kanawha, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, Willis Knight resided in Philadelphia Ward 24 District 80, Philadelphia, Pe.
  • Willis Knight married Adeline Young, and had children including Charles Adlington Knight, George Linford Knight.
  • Willis Knight passed away in 1895 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Knight's Ancestors

Self
Willis Knight
1832–1895
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Robert Knight
1792–
England
Judith Hanback
1804–1880
Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Knight's Descendants

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Willis Knight (1832–3 Feb 1895) m. Adeline Young (Jan 1845–15 Aug 1920) m. Adeline Young (Jan 1845–15 Aug 1920)
  1. 1. George (Linford) Knight –1979 m. Ethel Prettyman 1898–1984
    1. 1. Ruth (Rebecca) Knight –2013 m. Lonnie (Mckinley) Martin
      1. 1. Theodore Martin 1944–1999
    2. 2. Carrie (E. Knight) Buford 1919–2002
    3. 3. Ethel (R. Knight) Wiliams 1928–2015
    4. 4. Frank (William) Knight 1917–1947 m. Mildred Knight 1920–
  2. 2. Charles (Adlington) Knight 1882–1907

Willis Knight's Timeline

6 Records

1832
1832
Birth of Willis Knight in Virginia
Virginia
1850
1850
Age 18
Willis Knight resided here in District 29, Kanawha, Virginia, USA
District 29, Kanawha, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 38
Willis Knight resided here in Philadelphia Ward 24 District 80, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 24 District 80, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
Willis Knight resided here in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1895
3 Feb 1895
Age 63
Death of Willis Knight in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 68
Willis Knight resided here in Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Death certificates, 1906–1967; Certificate Number Range: 007061-010350
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1181; Page: 360B; Enumeration District: 445
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 24 District 80, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1411; Page: 570B; Family History Library Film: 552910

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 29, Kanawha, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 24 District 80, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 24 District 80, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1411; Page: 570B; Family History Library Film: 552910

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1181; Page: 360B; Enumeration District: 445

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Philadelphia Ward 36, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Augusta County, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Feb 1895
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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