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John Alexander^ Knight

Male 1710 - 1772  (62 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  John Alexander^ Knight was born in 1710; died in 1772.

    John married Elizabeth^ Woodson about 1734. Elizabeth^ was born in 1713; died in 1784. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. William Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1735 in Goochland, Goochland Co, Virginia; died on 4 Mar 1791 in Granville Co, North Carolina.
    2. 3. Peter^ Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Jan 1739 in Sussex, Sussex Co, Virginia; died in Nov 1811 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina.
    3. 4. James Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1740 in Albemarle Parish, Sussex Co, Virginia; died in 1821 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina.
    4. 5. Joseph Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1746 in Lunenburg Co, Virginia; died in 1823 in Bulloch Co, North Carolina.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  William Knight Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1735 in Goochland, Goochland Co, Virginia; died on 4 Mar 1791 in Granville Co, North Carolina.

    William married Pallatiah Evans in 1757 in Amelia Co, Virginia. Pallatiah was born about 1735 in Amelia Co, Virginia; died after 1791 in Granville Co, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Joseph Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1772 in North Carolina; died in 1864 in Adair Co, Missouri.

  2. 3.  Peter^ Knight Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 8 Jan 1739 in Sussex, Sussex Co, Virginia; died in Nov 1811 in Edgecombe, Edgecombe Co, North Carolina.

    Peter^ married Nancy^ Bell in 1765. Nancy^ was born in 1740; died in 1820. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. John^ Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1772 in Edgecombe Co, North Carolina; died on 20 Jun 1823 in Livingston, Rockcastle Co, Kentucky.

  3. 4.  James Knight Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1740 in Albemarle Parish, Sussex Co, Virginia; died in 1821 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina.

    James married Mary Margaret Smith in 1758 in Virginia. Mary was born in 1743 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond Co, Virginia; died in 1812 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Ursley Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1778 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died in 1817 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina.

  4. 5.  Joseph Knight Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born in 1746 in Lunenburg Co, Virginia; died in 1823 in Bulloch Co, North Carolina.

    Family/Spouse: Polly H. Connell. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Robert Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1770 in North Carolina; died on 24 Dec 1831 in Baldwin Co, Georgia.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Joseph Knight Descendancy chart to this point (2.William2, 1.John1) was born in 1772 in North Carolina; died in 1864 in Adair Co, Missouri.

    Joseph married Judith Dameron on 8 Dec 1801 in Caswell Co, North Carolina. Judith was born in 1779 in Wicomico Parish, Northumberland Co, Virginia; died after 1821 in Missouri City, Fort Bend Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 10. William L. Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1800 in Frederick, Frederick Co, Maryland; died on 19 Oct 1862 in Callaway Co, Missouri.

  2. 7.  John^ Knight Descendancy chart to this point (3.Peter^2, 1.John1) was born in Jan 1772 in Edgecombe Co, North Carolina; died on 20 Jun 1823 in Livingston, Rockcastle Co, Kentucky.

    John^ married Sarah^ Wade about 1791. Sarah^ was born in 1763 in Randolph Co, North Carolina; died on 12 Oct 1854 in Christian Co, Kentucky; was buried in Rock Bridge Cem, Apex, Christian Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. Nancy Ann Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Feb 1792 in Randolph Co, North Carolina; died on 13 Mar 1846 in Christian Co, Kentucky.
    2. 12. Wade Hampton Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1798 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died in 1866 in Humphreys Co, Tennessee; was buried in Wade-Knight Cem, Waverly, Humphreys Co, Tennessee.
    3. 13. Elizabeth Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1802 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died after 1850 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    4. 14. Mary Ann "Polly"^ Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1802 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; died on 12 Aug 1877 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; was buried in Oglesby Cem, White Plains, Hopkins Co, Kentucky.
    5. 15. Sarah "Sally" Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Jul 1803 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died on 20 Jun 1876 in Hamilton Co, Illinois; was buried in Little Springs Cem, Dale, Hamilton Co, Illinois.

  3. 8.  Ursley Knight Descendancy chart to this point (4.James2, 1.John1) was born in 1778 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died in 1817 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina.

    Ursley married Elijah Triplett on 24 Dec 1798 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina. Elijah was born in 1775 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died in 1840 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Elizabeth Triplett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jan 1799 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died in Aug 1878 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina.
    2. 17. Jesse Triplett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1800 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died before 1900 in Carter Co, Kentucky.
    3. 18. Thomas Triplett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1801 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died after 1870 in Adair Co, Kentucky.
    4. 19. Abner Triplett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1806 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died after 1840 in Lenoir, North Carolina.
    5. 20. Mary "Polly" Triplett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1810 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died in 1850 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina.
    6. 21. Linville Triplett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1812 in North Carolina; died in 1870 in Lawrence Co, Kentucky.
    7. 22. Nimrod Triplett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1812; died on 22 Feb 1875.
    8. 23. Elijah Triplett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1816; died after 1830.
    9. 24. Vicey Triplett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1817; died after 1830.
    10. 25. Sarah Triplett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1820; died after 1840.
    11. 26. Joel Triplett  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1822; died in 1901.

  4. 9.  Robert Knight Descendancy chart to this point (5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born in 1770 in North Carolina; died on 24 Dec 1831 in Baldwin Co, Georgia.

    Family/Spouse: Jerushia Cone. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. John Wiggins Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1805 in South Carolina; died in 1877 in Burke Co, Georgia.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  William L. Knight Descendancy chart to this point (6.Joseph3, 2.William2, 1.John1) was born about 1800 in Frederick, Frederick Co, Maryland; died on 19 Oct 1862 in Callaway Co, Missouri.

    William married Eliza Celia Hornbuckle in 1818 in Fleming Co, Kentucky. Eliza was born in 1801 in Caswell Co, North Carolina; died on 26 Feb 1889 in Callaway Co, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 28. Western "Wesley" Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1825 in Casey Co, Kentucky; died after 1900 in Kentucky.

  2. 11.  Nancy Ann Knight Descendancy chart to this point (7.John^3, 3.Peter^2, 1.John1) was born on 6 Feb 1792 in Randolph Co, North Carolina; died on 13 Mar 1846 in Christian Co, Kentucky.

    Nancy married Sheriff Constant Oglesby, Jr. on 30 Oct 1810 in Christian Co, Kentucky. Constant (son of Constant^ Oglesby, Sr. (FFDNA-Y step 2) and Nancy Ann^ Coursey) was born on 22 Jan 1788 in Edgefield Co, South Carolina; died on 19 Sep 1838 in Christian Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 29. John Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1811 in Kentucky; died before 1902 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    2. 30. Thomas R. Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1813 in Kentucky; died after 1880 in of, Kurtail Co, Kentucky.
    3. 31. Stephen Decatur Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Sep 1815 in Kentucky; died on 8 May 1870 in Sebree, Webster Co, Kentucky.
    4. 32. Matthew Wilson Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1818 in Kentucky; died after 1870 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    5. 33. William Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1820; died after 1830.
    6. 34. Nancy Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1822 in Kentucky; died after 1851 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    7. 35. Kizan Angeline Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1824 in Kentucky; died after 1870 in of, Mt. Vernon, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    8. 36. Mary Elizabeth Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1827 in Kentucky; died after 1850 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    9. 37. Gustavus Adolphus Oglesby, (Y-DNA step 2 match)  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Sep 1829 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died on 29 Jul 1896 in Bordley, Union Co, Kentucky; was buried in Bordley Cem, Bordley, Union Co, Kentucky.
    10. 38. Statia A. Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1832 in Kentucky; died after 1860 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    11. 39. Julia Bartilda Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1833 in Kentucky; died in 1898 in Kentucky.

  3. 12.  Wade Hampton Knight Descendancy chart to this point (7.John^3, 3.Peter^2, 1.John1) was born in 1798 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died in 1866 in Humphreys Co, Tennessee; was buried in Wade-Knight Cem, Waverly, Humphreys Co, Tennessee.

    Wade married Elizabeth Knight about 1821. Elizabeth was born in 1798 in North Carolina; died in 1867 in Humphreys Co, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Elizabeth Knight Descendancy chart to this point (7.John^3, 3.Peter^2, 1.John1) was born in 1802 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died after 1850 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.

    Elizabeth married Jesse Fox about 1820. Jesse was born in 1802 in Kentucky; died after 1850 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. James W. Fox  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1827 in Kentucky; died after 1850 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    2. 41. John Fox  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1828 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died after 1850 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    3. 42. Preston Fox  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1830 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died after 1850 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    4. 43. Sarah E. Fox  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1832 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died after 1850 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    5. 44. Madison Fox  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1834 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died after 1850 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    6. 45. Elbert G.H. (or Albert) Fox  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1836 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died between 1875 and 1879 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    7. 46. William B. Fox  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1838 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died after 1850 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    8. 47. Salina Fox  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1840 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died after 1850 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    9. 48. Caldwell L. Fox  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died after 1850 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.
    10. 49. Morris Fox  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1846 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died after 1850 in of, Christian Co, Kentucky.

  5. 14.  Mary Ann "Polly"^ Knight Descendancy chart to this point (7.John^3, 3.Peter^2, 1.John1) was born on 14 Apr 1802 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; died on 12 Aug 1877 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; was buried in Oglesby Cem, White Plains, Hopkins Co, Kentucky.

    Mary married Thomas Jacob^ Oglesby on 17 Jun 1824 in Christian Co, Kentucky. Thomas (son of William L.^ Oglesby and Mrs. Mary (..)^ Oglesby) was born on 18 Jul 1802 in South Carolina; died on 20 May 1878 in Hopkins, Kentucky; was buried in Oglesby Cem, White Plains, Hopkins Co, Kentucky. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. John Knight Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1826 in Kentucky; died in 1894 in Hartford, Ohio Co, Kentucky.
    2. 51. William Mills^ Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Dec 1826 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; died on 10 Feb 1906 in Arkinda, Little River Co, Arkansas; was buried in Piney Cem, Little River Co, Arkansas.
    3. 52. Sarah W. Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Apr 1828 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; died on 2 Feb 1891 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky.
    4. 53. Narcissa A. Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Apr 1831 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; died on 20 Feb 1870.
    5. 54. Mary Elizabeth (or Elizabeth Hannah) Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jan 1832 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; died after 1900; was buried in Waltons Creek Church Cem, Centertown, Ohio Co, Kentucky.
    6. 55. Lunetta Frances (Samentha) Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1834 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; died on 20 Oct 1853 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; was buried in Salem Church Memorial Garden, Mortons Gap, Hopkins Co, Kentucky.
    7. 56. James J. (or W.) Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Apr 1837 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; died on 28 Apr 1906 in Hoskins Co, Kentucky; was buried in Oglesby Cem, White Plains, Hopkins Co, Kentucky.
    8. 57. Kizann A. Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Mar 1839 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; died on 3 Sep 1881 in White Plains, Hopkins Co, Kentucky; was buried in Oglesby Cem, White Plains, Hopkins Co, Kentucky.
    9. 58. Henry Harrison Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Nov 1843 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; died on 13 Apr 1913 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; was buried in Oglesby Cem, White Plains, Hopkins Co, Kentucky.
    10. 59. Silvanus Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1846 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; died on 10 Oct 1864 in Hopkins Co, Kentucky; was buried in Oglesby Cem, White Plains, Hopkins Co, Kentucky.
    11. 60. Susan Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1850 in Kentucky; died after 1851.

  6. 15.  Sarah "Sally" Knight Descendancy chart to this point (7.John^3, 3.Peter^2, 1.John1) was born on 11 Jul 1803 in Christian Co, Kentucky; died on 20 Jun 1876 in Hamilton Co, Illinois; was buried in Little Springs Cem, Dale, Hamilton Co, Illinois.

    Sarah married John C. Oglesby about 1817. John (son of Constant^ Oglesby, Sr. (FFDNA-Y step 2) and Nancy Ann^ Coursey) was born on 26 Apr 1794 in South Carolina; died on 22 Jun 1880 in Hamilton Co, Illinois; was buried in Little Springs Cem, Dale, Hamilton Co, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 61. Amanda Oglesby  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1832 in Illinois; died in 1905.

  7. 16.  Elizabeth Triplett Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ursley3, 4.James2, 1.John1) was born on 2 Jan 1799 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died in Aug 1878 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina.

  8. 17.  Jesse Triplett Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ursley3, 4.James2, 1.John1) was born in 1800 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died before 1900 in Carter Co, Kentucky.

  9. 18.  Thomas Triplett Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ursley3, 4.James2, 1.John1) was born in 1801 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died after 1870 in Adair Co, Kentucky.

    Thomas married Elizabeth Triplett on 7 Jan 1822 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina. Elizabeth was born in 1804 in Elkville, Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died after 1860 in North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 62. Amanda "Mandy" Triplett  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1826 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died on 26 Jan 1907 in Triplett, Watauga Co, North Carolina.

  10. 19.  Abner Triplett Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ursley3, 4.James2, 1.John1) was born in 1806 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died after 1840 in Lenoir, North Carolina.

  11. 20.  Mary "Polly" Triplett Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ursley3, 4.James2, 1.John1) was born in 1810 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina; died in 1850 in Wilkes Co, North Carolina.

  12. 21.  Linville Triplett Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ursley3, 4.James2, 1.John1) was born in 1812 in North Carolina; died in 1870 in Lawrence Co, Kentucky.

  13. 22.  Nimrod Triplett Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ursley3, 4.James2, 1.John1) was born on 8 Oct 1812; died on 22 Feb 1875.

  14. 23.  Elijah Triplett Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ursley3, 4.James2, 1.John1) was born in 1816; died after 1830.

  15. 24.  Vicey Triplett Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ursley3, 4.James2, 1.John1) was born in 1817; died after 1830.

  16. 25.  Sarah Triplett Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ursley3, 4.James2, 1.John1) was born in 1820; died after 1840.

  17. 26.  Joel Triplett Descendancy chart to this point (8.Ursley3, 4.James2, 1.John1) was born in 1822; died in 1901.

  18. 27.  John Wiggins Knight Descendancy chart to this point (9.Robert3, 5.Joseph2, 1.John1) was born in 1805 in South Carolina; died in 1877 in Burke Co, Georgia.

    John married Jane Tabb about 1838. Jane was born about 1808 in Georgia; died after 1860 in of, Burke Co, Georgia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 63. James K. Knight  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Dec 1840 in Burke Co, Georgia; died on 2 Jun 1925 in Burke Co, Georgia.


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