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Willis Orville Knight 1922–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1922

Birth Location: Orange, Indiana

Death Date: 21 Jul 2002

Death Location: French Lick, Orange County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: William Knight

Mother: Mary Belcher

Spouse(s): Mildred Jones

Children(s):

In 1922, Willis Orville Knight entered the world in Orange, Indiana, born to William Billy O Knight And Mary A Belcher. In 1930, Willis Orville Knight resided in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA. In 1935, Willis Orville Knight resided in French Lick, Orange, Indiana. Willis Orville Knight married Mildred Louise Jones, and had children including Cassandra Sandy Knight Rainey, Dorletta Ann Knight, Marylin Knight, Robert Duane Pi Knight, Wayne Knight. Willis Orville Knight passed away in 2002 in French Lick, Orange County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1922, Willis Orville Knight entered the world in Orange, Indiana, born to William Billy O Knight And Mary A Belcher.
  • In 1930, Willis Orville Knight resided in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1935, Willis Orville Knight resided in French Lick, Orange, Indiana.
  • Willis Orville Knight married Mildred Louise Jones, and had children including Cassandra Sandy Knight Rainey, Dorletta Ann Knight, Marylin Knight, Robert Duane Pi Knight, Wayne Knight.
  • Willis Orville Knight passed away in 2002 in French Lick, Orange County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Knight
1880–
Birth Location: Indiana
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Mary Belcher
1884–
Birth Location: Indiana
MB

Spouses(s)

Mildred Jones
1927–2011
Birth Location: French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA
MJ

Children(s)

Willis Knight's Ancestors

Self
Willis Knight
1922–2002
Birth Place: Orange, Indiana
Parents
William "Billy" O. Knight
1880–
Indiana
Mary (A) Belcher
1884–
Indiana
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Knight's Timeline

7 Records

1922
8 Aug 1922
Birth of Willis Orville Knight in Orange, Indiana
Orange, Indiana
1930
1930
Age 8
Willis Orville Knight resided here in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA
French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Willis Orville Knight resided here in French Lick, Orange, Indiana
French Lick, Orange, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 18
Willis Orville Knight resided here in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA
French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 20
Willis Orville Knight resided here in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA
French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 28
Willis Orville Knight resided here in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA
French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA
2002
21 Jul 2002
Age 80
Death of Willis Orville Knight in French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA
French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1922
    Event Place: Orange, Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: French Lick, Orange, Indiana; Roll: T627_1083; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 59-1
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 316-18-0426; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: French Lick, Orange, Indiana; Roll: 621; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340356
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 2002; Roll: 14
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 22 Jul 2002; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.53333163,0.18360034,0.58529806&xid=3355
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Herald; Publication Date: 22 Jul 2002; Publication Place: Jasper, Indiana, USA; ,0.11725596,0.7498375,0.35576499&xid=3355
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: French Lick, Orange, Indiana; Roll: 621; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2340356

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: French Lick, Orange, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: French Lick, Orange, Indiana; Roll: T627_1083; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 59-1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: French Lick, Orange, Indiana; Roll: T627_1083; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 59-1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 432

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Jul 2002
    Event Place: Jasper, Indiana
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Herald - 22 Jul 2002 - Page 7, Obituary for Willis Knight (Aged 79) 22 Jul 2002

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: French Lick
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 22 Jul 2002; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.53333163,0.18360034,0.58529806&xid=3355
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Herald; Publication Date: 22 Jul 2002; Publication Place: Jasper, Indiana, USA; ,0.11725596,0.7498375,0.35576499&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jul 2002
    Event Place: French Lick, Orange, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 316-18-0426; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 2002; Roll: 14
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Courier-Journal; Publication Date: 22 Jul 2002; Publication Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA; ,0.53333163,0.18360034,0.58529806&xid=3355
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Herald; Publication Date: 22 Jul 2002; Publication Place: Jasper, Indiana, USA; ,0.11725596,0.7498375,0.35576499&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: French Lick, Orange County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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