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Re: Nathanial Knotts 1888, Toy (Ellis) Knotts 1895-97 High Hill Darlington SC

Lizalee651 — 2012-04-27 22:54:21Z

The Toy that everyone is calling was known to me as Judge Ellis Knotts. He was my grandfather. He and Celia had two daughters, one died at age six months the other I knew as Nora Hydrick. She was born in 1922 and died 4/20/1987 in Lexington County hospital. She lived in Wagener, SC. She had one son and three daughters. Closest thing I have found on Helen Saphrania or Saphronia Knotts is she had one brother and three sisters. She had three sons Nathaniel, Bogan, and Judge Ellis. No father is known for any of them.
I was told her name was Frannie.

Re: c.c. knotts family information

DawnVeasley — 2012-04-20 23:25:13Z

I just learned that some of my Knotts ancestors were sold as slaves from Louisiana into Texas. Last name being Knotts. I have also been told that the Slave owner was my great great grandfathers father. My gg grandfathers name was Ben Knotts married to a Mary Ella Benford Knotts. His son was also named Ben Knotts (or Benjamin) I was told he was white but he could have been a "passer" Do you still have access to these slave documents?

Re: rosenburg lineage

DawnVeasley — 2012-04-20 23:19:18Z

Did they own any slaves?

Knotts Family

Lake87 — 2012-04-20 22:43:11Z

Looking for Herman Eugene Knotts who was married to Ida Stephens and lived in Carmel, IN. Ida is the daughter of Ralph L Stephens & Florence Mumaw.

Re: "crab" Texas Knotts

DawnVeasley — 2012-04-07 22:25:16Z

Hi Deanna,
Do you know if your gg grandfather was a slave owner or married a black woman? Or maybe his son? I believe there were two or three Ben or Benjamin Knotts before one married a black woman.

Re: "crab" Texas Knotts

DawnVeasley — 2012-04-07 22:24:57Z

Hi Deanna,
Do you know if your gg grandfather was a slave owner or married a black woman? Or maybe his son? I believe there were two or three Ben or Benjamin Knotts before one married a black woman.

Knotts slave owners?

DawnVeasley — 2012-04-07 22:19:35Z

My grandfather R.B. Knotts father Ben Knotts was white. Ben's wife Myrtle Grayer was black. Once I find Ben Knotts his parents and grandparents should be white. Any one know of any Knotts slave owners in Texas or Lousiana in the early 1900's

Re: Knotts Photos-please look at names!!

bonnieturner59 — 2012-04-04 01:43:56Z

Sharon, I would like copies of any of Lukes descendants. I believe that Luke is the brother of my Isaac Knotts who married Drusila Farson in Woods County, West Virginia. They both went to Madison County Iowa and there is a copy of a land transfer between them. I don't have a picture of Isaac and I don't know the date of his death or where he died. I have much info on his descendants and can share
Bonnie Shelton Turner

Re: "crab" Texas Knotts

DawnVeasley — 2012-03-24 17:57:07Z

Hello, did he live in Texas? I believe he was white and had children with a black woman. A lot of my great aunts and uncles passed for white so we may very well be related. Do you have any more names related to KNOTTs from Texas Fort Bend or Crab?

Knotts Family

bathomas113 — 2012-03-06 13:42:27Z

Part of my Knotts Family came from Virginia to Montra, Ohio. They moved from Montra to Auglaize Co.,Logan Co.And Allen Co. Ohio.James & Irena Knotts. Rolle Franklin married Addie Louella Akers , their children Harry, Mamie, Clinton, and Forest. Cousins were Jonathon Faye and Lily, Everett, Bill, Joe, Dick and Betty Knotts Related to McCarty, Neal, Akers, Could use help . Thank You

Who's Your Daddy II? Children of Mary Ann Knotts

tdyrain — 2012-02-13 15:48:48Z

I believe there is an error in a lot of Knotts trees that seems to be multiplying. The children of a Charles Hayden and Mary Knotts are listed incorrectly and actually are the descendants of my Charles Hayden.

My ancestor's were Charles E. Hayden 1820-1880, married to Mary Rebecca Bossee b. 1824-1895. Their children: John Wesley 1845-1912, Julia Ann 1846-1919, Peter 1849-1895, Joseph, Charles, Emma, Mary, Margaret.

I believe the error originates from the Maryland marriage records as there was another Charles Hayden that married Mary Ann Knotts during the same time period.

I'm a descendant through Julia (my g-grandmother). Julia Ann Moffett-Mary Rebecca Bossee, Julia Ann Hayden - Mary Rebecca Fuhr. Charles' civil war records clearly indicate that Mary R. is his wife as does his pension file.

I thought I'd pass this info along in order to clear up some of the confusion.

Re: Isaac Knott

jerrynichols70 — 2012-01-29 02:43:22Z

Hi, Clara was my grandmother. She was born 10 February 1864. And did marry Lyman Allen Nelson on December 13, 1888. Nellie Fern was born 28 December 1889. I have pictures of Clara and Nellie Fern. If you are intereste please contact me at annette_nichols@hotmail.com

Re: "crab" Texas Knotts

rodriguez96725 — 2011-12-30 05:12:27Z

Hello, my name is Debra Chancey Rodriguez. I am looking for information on Minnie Bell Singleton (my 2nd cousin 2x removed) who married Charles Christopher Knotts. I believe they died in New Mexico, not sure. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Howard Clayton Knotts

leegenung — 2011-11-20 02:11:21Z

Hi,
I am looking for any descendants of Howard Clayton Knotts. Any help would be great, thank you!

Re: Nancy Ann Myers

danshanes_1 — 2011-11-01 00:04:14Z

I would be interested in talking with you about Absalom & Nancy's children if the original poster is still available, or anyone else that might have the information. Thanks

Re: "crab" Texas Knotts

deekwardchs65 — 2011-08-13 15:05:24Z

My gg grandfather was Benjamin Knotts. I cannot go any further than 1816 on this line of my Knotts ancestry. If you have any information on this, I sure would appreciate it.
Deanna Knotts Ward

John K Knotts

daviesgirls — 2011-08-04 22:27:42Z

In the 1850 US census, John K Knotts is listed with Elizabeth Knotts Burns (after her husband James Burns died in 1850). There is no listing of their relationship.

Elizabeth's mother Rebecca Fling Knotts could have had John late in life (upper 40's) and John could be Elisabeth's brother.

Elisabeth could have also had John out of wedlock at the age of 21.

There is a death record for John K Knotts on 20 May 1879 through WV Vital Research Records. You can see Elizabeth as his mother, but the father's name didn't get copied.

Also Elisabeth and her husband James didn't get married until 1826, 8 years after John's birth.

If you have ANY info on John K Knotts and his family, please respond.

Schuyler Knotts of Indiana

SKWinter78 — 2011-07-25 17:58:06Z

Found this in the Washington Democrat, April 28, 1909
Wife's Death Caused death of Husband
Evansville, Ind. April 28 Kisses given to his dying wife, who succumbed to tuberculosis several months ago is believed to have been the cause of the death of Schuyler Knotts who passed away at his home in this city Tuesday..

Re: Who's your daddy????

bamamck — 2011-05-29 20:39:37Z

Wow, thanks for all the info. Benjamin was born in SC I believe and Absolom in Virginia, I think. They could've been brothers, however at this time, I am looking for Benjamin's father and Absolom is not his father. I'm sure I'll find him, I was looking for some search tips as I am fairly new to geneology and want to do it correctly. I did know that the early census' did not list anything beyond head of household, hence my trouble finding earlier ancestors. Thanks again!

Re: Who's your daddy????

thomasker2 — 2011-05-29 13:50:49Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

1930 is the last available census at this time.

Facts you should know about the early census records -
All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.
NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces +++

You have not stated WHERE Benjamin or Absolom Knotts was born.

Have you considered that they may be BROTHERS or cousins??

Re: Who's your daddy????

SuGenClayFL — 2011-05-28 05:11:07Z

You just have to read through everything and try to put two and two together. Like I said in my previous post that time period is very difficult to verify information.

Re: Who's your daddy????

bamamck — 2011-05-28 03:58:01Z

I have one more question if you don't mind! What documents did you find? I'm trying to find info on Absonal Knotts and his father now but when I enter their names in search, there is a myriad of results, it's overwhelming!!!!

Re: Who's your daddy????

bamamck — 2011-05-28 02:59:58Z

OMG, thank you! I'm gonna check out John Absonal, that makes more sense. I'm not a pro on here yet so I have to learn to be more discerning with the info I attatch to my tree. Thank you so much for takin the time to help me out, I really appreciate it! That has to be the right one because they did end up down here in Pike Co.,Al. It all fits now, the dates before were driving me nuts!!!!!! :)

Re: Who's your daddy????

SuGenClayFL — 2011-05-28 01:04:51Z

OOooppssss
Sorry Sis (Ann) I thought I was on my account and not yours. Didn't mean to reply using your account..

I'm finding multiple trees for Benjamin. A few have his mother being born in 1775...

There is one showing his father as John Absonal Knotts, born 1720 in Virginia. This Benjamin Knotts Sr, wife is Deborah Jones 1746–1819, 9 children listed, one is Benjamin Knotts Jr. Benjamin Jr's Birth 1797 in Darlington, Darlington County, South Carolina, Death 1845 in Troy, Pike, Alabama.

I don't like researching that time period due to the fact that it is very difficult to verify information..

Re: Who's your daddy????

Annparkinson27 — 2011-05-28 01:03:44Z

I'm finding multiple trees for Benjamin. A few have his mother being born in 1775...

There is one showing his father as John Absonal Knotts, born 1720 in Virginia. This Benjamin Knotts Sr, wife is Deborah Jones 1746–1819, 9 children listed, one is Benjamin Knotts Jr. Benjamin Jr's Birth 1797 in Darlington, Darlington County, South Carolina, Death 1845 in Troy, Pike, Alabama.

I don't like researching that time period due to the fact that it is very difficult to verify information..

Re: Who's your daddy????

bamamck — 2011-05-27 19:17:50Z

Sorry! Benjamin Knotts b:1744 in S.C., d:1812 in S.C. Absolom Knotts b:1745 Delaware, d:1835 . I can't figure out where the error is. Benjamin has a son, also named Benjamin but Absolom is listed as being Ben Sr.'s father. I will say that it is other family trees that have given me that info, at least 10 of them. All of the census' from 1800, 1810 only list how many people live in the household, no names except head so I don't know where to look next but I really want to figure this out! Thank you so much for replying.....

Re: Who's your daddy????

SuGenClayFL — 2011-05-27 17:56:58Z

When and where???

1900 census
Absolom Knotts, Feb 1859
Benjamin Knotts, Oct 1898
Residence: Des Moines city, Polk, Iowa

Who's your daddy????

bamamck — 2011-05-27 17:21:58Z

All info I've found on one of my ancestors lists the same man as his father. I cannot find any document to dispute it, the problem is that their birthdates, father and son, are about a year apart so either the dates are incorrect or the last four generations of my tree are off. All of the early census records on list the number of people in the household so I can't even verify his children's names that way. Help! How can I figure this out????? Son's name: Benjamin Knotts, Father's name (maybe): Absolom Knotts.

Re: Looking for the book "The Knotts Family" by Betty Knotts

KnottMike — 2011-05-18 01:05:36Z

Many thanks ... I downloaded the book and look forward to reading it.

Re: Knotts/Cumpston

opnmooredoors1 — 2011-05-13 00:51:21Z

I am working on this line also. I think Isaac married Susannah Rawson and lived in Massac County Illinois for awhile. My grandmother line, I believe is one of their daughters, Sarah. There was a Sarah, Charity and Samuel on the census with a Rawson family. I believe their mom and Dad died therefore the Rawsons (wife's family) took them in.

Re: Looking for the book "The Knotts Family" by Betty Knotts

kristiewilson18 — 2011-05-05 02:18:39Z

If you have been unable to find a copy of my Aunt's book - you can purchase a download at LULU.com.

Re: Ronald L. Knotts Basic Trng Fort Knox ky

msmith9470 — 2011-02-23 16:46:26Z

Was this Ronald from West Virginia?

Re: Dallas Knotts and family

weaverblazemeup — 2011-02-12 14:50:25Z

hi this tim holliday the knotts my family we are still around to all knotts i love see you around

Re: Trail of Tears, Knotts surname

Anniegen8 — 2011-01-08 13:46:26Z

Thank you for the information, I will definately follow up on this. I am a Knotts also, hope we can make the connection. Do you know who your grandmother's parents or gr parents were?

Re: Trail of Tears, Knotts surname

mcmoldybutt — 2011-01-08 03:43:22Z

Verna laverne knotts, I'm 21 she was my grandmother and she was chaktaw and chickasaw indian. Maybe this will help you along your way?

Re: SADIE COE MARRIED TO JOHN KNOTTS

dkloss05 — 2011-01-06 21:28:22Z

My grandmother (my dads mother) had a grandfather (her moms father) named John Knotts. They were from the Johnstown/Coalport area of PA. Not sure if this connected to you in any way, but while searching I came across your tree and name.

As for the Knotts/Snotts name it sounds to me that the census workers simply misheard the name. If I were to ask you what your last name is and you say "it's Knotts" it sounds like you're saying it's Snotts. Unless you have documented proof that the name was actually changed that would be my guess. Maybe not?

Re: Priscilla Knotts in WV

wishorstish — 2011-01-02 19:37:29Z

Just found out your Priscilla knotts is the daughter of Samuel D Knotts. I saw in a census that she lived with her brother James S Knotts and he is the son of Samuel D Knotts. Some of my suspisions are true. Hope this helps you.

Hosea Knotts/Ida Knotts

allenknotts — 2010-11-22 20:37:26Z

Any info would be appreciated. I believe Hosea was born in Dec 1846. Ida in Feb of 1875. The lived in Darlington county, SC. Lamar I believe. I can't seem to find anything more about them. They were my husbands great grandparents by their son Ira. Thanks in advance!

Re: wooster knotts

StaceyKnotts — 2010-11-22 02:41:40Z

Correction - Wooster Knotts was born Sept. 1916 and died Dec. 1980.

Re: Knotts from Darlington, S.C.

StaceyKnotts — 2010-11-22 02:36:17Z

My husband's Grandparents were Ira Knotts and Dilly Eva Watford Knotts.

Re: Lawrence Knight KNOTTS -- Butler Co., AL

carolynbozeman — 2010-11-10 14:52:07Z

Cousin Linda Andrew Jackson Knight was your great great Grand Mother Nancy Jane Ward( A.J. Nelson's Mother) Grandmother Nancy Elizabeth Knight brother a Creek Indian Chief.

Re: c.c. knotts family information

kurtkno — 2010-09-24 16:09:26Z

I have been trying to find out any information about my Knotts family roots. The story has a lot of gaps in it but here is what I know or have been told:
1) My dad was born in Bienville parish in the early 30s. Dad went by the name of Quinton Carson Knotts.
2) His mother was Lois Warren from the same area.
3) We were always told that his father's name was Carson Knotts but there was never any talk of there being an actual marriage between Lois and Carson.
4) There were three children born (Dad, Ivy Gene and another that died at or near birth - Jerry LeWayne)

Not a lot to go on but any help woudl be appreciated. We have lots of information on my Mom's side but anything beyond my dad has been a deadend. He would never talk about specifics when he was alive.

Thanks!

Kurt

Re: Absolom Knotts

MikeKnotts84 — 2010-09-02 23:57:54Z

i would like to compare my information with yours if i may.

this absalom is james absalom knotts born 12-5-1746 who was first married to sarah blackshear born abt. 1742, then married to nancy ann myers born abt. 1776

james absalom's father was robert born abt 1725 and roberts father was james born abt 1694 .

does any of this match what you have?

Re: Absolom Knotts

bpbruining — 2010-09-01 16:00:08Z

The information I have is as follows:

Father - Absalom Knotts b. 8Dec1746, d. 27Apr1835
Mother - Nancy Ann Myers

Joseph Knotts b. 31Jan1806 d. 12Mar1855
Wife - Mary Arnold b. 6 AUG1810 d. 12Aug1899
Married - 5Sep1826

Let me know if you would like more info and for who as I have over 770 people currently in the family tree that I have assembled covering both mine and my wife's family.

Re: Absolom Knotts

MikeKnotts84 — 2010-08-18 01:44:29Z

i would be interested in comparing your information with mine as none of mine is verified.i have joseph's father as absalom and his mother as sarah blackshire or nancy myers.

michael knotts

Re: Absolom Knotts

bpbruining — 2010-07-27 13:51:42Z

Just doing some digging and wondering if you ever found anything on Rufus? I show he was born 11 Apr 1830 in Calhoun County, WV and his parents are Joseph Knotts and Mary Arnold. I have several generations beyond this if still interested.

Re: Knotts Photos-please look at names!!

PatWhite170 — 2010-06-20 16:02:23Z

My gg grandfather was George D. Buell. He married Hester Ann Thorn, dau of Michael Thorn and Sarah Knotts (1795-1865). Would be interested in a copy of #3 and #11. Thank you.

KNOTTS O Louise 1905 1978 cross

t42Hilltop_DalCoTX — 2010-05-15 23:31:30Z

KNOTTS O Louise 1905 1978 cross

DavidStrickland photographed this gravestone in the Hilltop Memorial Park Cemetery, Carrollton, Dallas Co., Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 213,122 cemetery photos free for your personal use at http://teafor2.com
If you have more info, please reply here rather than emailing me because this is not my family.

Re: Knotts Photos-please look at names!!

aprilsmartin1 — 2010-05-11 18:39:41Z

I would love to obtain copies or scans of items #2 and #8 for my mother-in-law, husband and sons, as they are descended from John and Jessie. I have a written account of their trip via covered wagon to Missouri as well if anyone would like for me to e-mail it to them.

Re: Ohio Knotts - search for Frank Leslie Knotts 1877 - 1906 Logan Co, OH

nanablue2007 — 2010-04-20 06:34:18Z

World War I Draft Registration
Name: Frank Leslie Knotts
County: Logan
State: Ohio
Birth Date: 29 Aug 1881
Race: White
FHL Roll Number: 1832488
DraftBoard: 0
BLACKSMITH
NEAREST RELATIVE: NETTIE MAY KNOTTS

U.S. World War II Draft Registration 1942

Name: Frank Leslie Knotts
Birth Date: 29 Aug 1881
Birth Place: Highland co OHIO
Residence: Clark, Ohio
Race: White
Roll: WWII_2247488
BURT KNOTTS-BROTHER

Name: Frank Knotts
Home in 1900: Urbana Ward 5, Champaign, Ohio
Age: 20
Birth Date: Jun 1879
Birthplace: Ohio
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relationship to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Milton
Father's Birthplace: Ohio
Mother's Name: Margaret
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Marital Status: Single
Residence : Urbana City, Champaign, Ohio
Household Members: Name Age
Milton Knotts 55
Margaret Knotts 60
Charles Knotts 23
Frank Knotts 20
Frederick Knotts 18

Name: Frank Knotts
Age in 1910: 27
Estimated birth year: abt 1883
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's Name: Milton
Father's Birth Place: Ohio
Mother's Name: Margaret
Mother's Birth Place: Ohio
Home in 1910: Mcarthur, Logan, Ohio
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Milton Knotts 66
Margaret Knotts 70
Frank Knotts 27
Nettie Knotts
Raymond Knotts 4
Aldred Knotts 1 6/12

Name: Frank Knotts
Home in 1920: Washington, Logan, Ohio
Age: 38
Estimated birth year: abt 1882
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Spouse's name: Nettie
Father's Birth Place: Ohio
Mother's Birth Place: Ohio
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Image: 631
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Frank Knotts 38
Nettie Knotts 32
Raymond Knotts 12
Mildred Knotts 11
Margery Knotts 8
Donald Knotts 6
Frank Knotts 4

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Frank L Knotts
Home in 1930: Springfield, Clark, Ohio
View Map
Age: 48
Estimated birth year: abt 1882
Birthplace: Ohio
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Nettie M
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Frank L Knotts 48
Nettie M Knotts 42
Mildred M Miller 21
Marjorie L Knotts 18
Donald W Knotts 16
Frank L Knotts 14
Harold E Miller 26
Edna M Miller 2 4/12
Harold E Miller 6/12
Ina Grubbs 18

AS YOU CAN SEE HIS BIRTH INFO IS OFF ON SOME CENSUS BUT THE SMAE ON DRAFT REG...AND ON OBIT

Ohio Marriage
Name: Knotts, Milton
Spouse: Holmes, Margaret
Marriage Date: 25 Dec 1862
County: Highland
State: OH

Ohio Obituary Index, 1830s-2009, Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
Name: Sr Frank L Knotts
Birth Date: 29 Aug 1881
Death Date: 5 Apr 1947
Age at Death: 65
Death Place: Springfield, Ohio
Spouse: Nettie
Newspaper: Springfield Daily News, Springfield, Ohio
Newspaper Date: 5 Apr 1947
Newspaper Page: p. 3
Years Indexed: 1918-1982
Newspaper Repository: Clark County Public Library; Clark County Public Library

Name: Jr Frank L Knotts
Birth Date: abt 1917
Death Date: 13 Apr 1993
Age at Death: 76
Death Place: Columbus
Spouse: Mary Roof
Parents: Frank
Newspaper: Bellefontaine Examiner, Bellefontaine, Ohio
Newspaper Date: 15 Apr 1993
Newspaper Page: p. 8, col. 1
Years Indexed: 1956-58,1964-1967, 1969-1970, 1972, 1974- current
Newspaper Repository: Logan County District Library -Bellefontaine, Oh; Logan County District Library -Bellefontaine, Oh

1890 Veterans Schedules
Veteran's Name: Milton Knotts
Home in 1890 (Township, County, State): Urbana, Champaign, Ohio
Year enlisted: AUGUST 4 1862
Year discharged: NOV 10 1865
Rank: Private

Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934

Name: Milton Knotts
State Filed: Ohio
Widow: Margaret Knotts
MARGARET FILED AS WIDOW MAY 2 1913

OHIO DEATH
Name: Milton T Knotts
Death Date: 10 Apr 1913
County of Death: Logan

tree that gives James Knotts and Elizabeth Benton as parents to Milton
KNOTTS tree based on Knotts Family Book by Betty A. Knotts V
Owner: christinehardy152
her tree is public here at ancestry.com

I am not related

Regards,

connie