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James Edward KNIGHT

James Edward KNIGHT

Male 1869 - 1938  (69 years)

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  1. 1.  James Edward KNIGHTJames Edward KNIGHT was born 8 May 1869, Smithburg, Doddridge Co, WV; died 30 Nov 1938, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Freeman-Coleman Cemetery, Rt 18 N (Crystal Lake), West Union, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Residence: Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1880, 1900, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV

    James married Eliza Jane MCKINNEY 11 Jul 1889, Doddridge Co, WV. Eliza (daughter of Thomas H. MCKINNEY and Rebecca ROBINSON) was born 20 Mar 1869; died 2 Apr 1947, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; was buried , Freeman-Coleman Cemetery, Rt 18 N (Crystal Lake), West Union, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Milton Oris KNIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born 29 Aug 1890, Doddridge Co, WV; died Aug 1972.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Milton Oris KNIGHTMilton Oris KNIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (1.James1) was born 29 Aug 1890, Doddridge Co, WV; died Aug 1972.

    Other Events:

    • Occupation: farmer
    • Residence: West Union, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1900, Grant District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV

    Notes:

    Census:
    In 1940, location specified as Rock Run.

    Milton married Oda Effie FREEMAN 9 May 1915, Doddridge Co, WV. Oda (daughter of Charles Thomas FREEMAN and Levaria Jane ASH) was born Dec 1894, Doddridge Co, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 3. Velva Berthena KNIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born 25 Jun 1916, Doddridge Co, WV; died 4 Dec 1986, Massillon, Stark Co, OH.
    2. 4. Ernest Gentsel KNIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born 1 Aug 1918, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; died 19 Apr 2000, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Freeman-Coleman Cemetery, Rt 18 N (Crystal Lake), West Union, WV.
    3. 5. Denzil Bayl KNIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born 8 Jun 1921, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 14 May 2004; was buried LUMBER CITY CEMETERY, Curwensville, Clearfield Co, PA.
    4. 6. Vercha Cleora "Billie" KNIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born 30 Sep 1924, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 27 Jan 2002, Madison, Lake Co, OH.
    5. 7. Jean Elois KNIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born CA 1928.
    6. 8. Truman Guyal KNIGHT  Descendancy chart to this point was born 23 Mar 1932, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Velva Berthena KNIGHTVelva Berthena KNIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (2.Milton2, 1.James1) was born 25 Jun 1916, Doddridge Co, WV; died 4 Dec 1986, Massillon, Stark Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Akron, Summit Co, OH
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1940; typist at WPA office

    Velva married ___ PHELPS. [Group Sheet]


  2. 4.  Ernest Gentsel KNIGHTErnest Gentsel KNIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (2.Milton2, 1.James1) was born 1 Aug 1918, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV; died 19 Apr 2000, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Freeman-Coleman Cemetery, Rt 18 N (Crystal Lake), West Union, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Military: ENLISTED 12/13/1939; US Navy (6 yrs) in World War II, US Army in Korea (20 yrs total svc, retired as SFC)
    • Education: West Union H.S. (1936)
    • Occupation: bank teller (West Union Bank, 12 yrs)
    • Residence: Sunnyside (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV

    Ernest married Grace Elizabeth WILLIAMS 10 Dec 1944, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV. Grace (daughter of Oscar WILLIAMS and Clauda ASH) was born 20 Jun 1924, Tyler Co, WV; died 25 Nov 1990; was buried , Freeman-Coleman Cemetery, Rt 18 N (Crystal Lake), West Union, WV. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    Ernest married Lulu W. DOTSON. Lulu (daughter of Isaac DOTSON and Martha A. HAUGHT) was born 16 May 1920; died 6 Feb 1997; was buried , Freeman-Coleman Cemetery, Rt 18 N (Crystal Lake), West Union, WV. [Group Sheet]


  3. 5.  Denzil Bayl KNIGHTDenzil Bayl KNIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (2.Milton2, 1.James1) was born 8 Jun 1921, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 14 May 2004; was buried LUMBER CITY CEMETERY, Curwensville, Clearfield Co, PA.

    Other Events:

    • Education: Doddridge Co H.S. (1940)
    • Residence: Houtzdale, Clearfield Co, PA
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Occupation: 1943; welder at Middle River plant of Glen L. Martin
    • Residence: 1943, Middle River, Baltimore Co, MD
    • Military: From 22 Aug 1944 to 31 Aug 1967; U.S. Army, World War II, Korea, Vietnam

    Denzil married Mary Sue KLINE 28 Aug 1943, Baltimore, MD. [Group Sheet]


  4. 6.  Vercha Cleora "Billie" KNIGHTVercha Cleora "Billie" KNIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (2.Milton2, 1.James1) was born 30 Sep 1924, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV; died 27 Jan 2002, Madison, Lake Co, OH.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Madison, Lake Co, OH
    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 2000, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co, OH

    Vercha married Willie C. CURTIS 1946. Willie was born 1925. [Group Sheet]


  5. 7.  Jean Elois KNIGHTJean Elois KNIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (2.Milton2, 1.James1) was born CA 1928.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1930, West Union District, Doddridge Co, WV
    • Census: 1940, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 2000, Phoenix, Maricopa Co, AZ

    Jean married Jack W. BRANDSEMA Nov 1987. Jack was born 4 May 1922, New York; died 25 Feb 2012. [Group Sheet]


  6. 8.  Truman Guyal KNIGHTTruman Guyal KNIGHT Descendancy chart to this point (2.Milton2, 1.James1) was born 23 Mar 1932, West Union, Doddridge Co, WV.

    Other Events:

    • Census: 1940, Rock Run (West Union), Doddridge Co, WV
    • Residence: 2000, Lakeview, Logan Co, OH

    Truman married Wanda L. WALKER 31 Aug 1974, Marion Co, OH. Wanda was born CA 1934. [Group Sheet]



Generation: 4

  1. 9.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (4.Ernest3, 2.Milton2, 1.James1)

    Notes:

    living - details excluded

    Living married Wilma Jean "Jeannie" BURR. Wilma (daughter of Harold BURR and Wilma Margaret SUTTON) was born 15 Jul 1949, Clarksburg, Harrison Co, WV; died 3 Jan 2024, Parkersburg, Wood Co, WV; was buried , Rockland Cemetery, Belpre, Washington Co, OH. [Group Sheet]