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Charles McKnight (abt. 1735 - abt. 1776)

Charles McKnight
Born about in Chester County, Pennsylvaniamap
Ancestors ancestors
Son of and
Brother of , , , , , , , and
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died about at about age 41 in South Carolinamap
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Biography

Charles is noted as oldest son in the following will. His death date and location are unclear and need supporting information


The will of William McKnight will dated Nov 15 1759 (Prove date 15 Jan 1760) mentions his children, including David ( Rowan Record of Wills, Vol A-F, 1762-1805 ) [1] Others Listed (Name) Relationship

Charles McKnight Son
Thomas McKnight Son
James McKnight Son
Hugh McKnight Son
John McKnight Son
Jean Henry [spelling?] Niece
Isabella Henry[spelling?] Niece
Charles McKnight Son
David McKnight Son
William McKnight Son
daughters Jennett Kerr and
Margaret Young
William McKnight. Rowan County, North Carolina. Nov. 8, 1759. Nov. 15, 1759. January 1760. To eldest son Charles the north 1/2 of plantation on Caddle [Saddle] Creek. To son Thomas 1/2 of plantation whereon I dwell. To son William all my tract in the lower settlement. To son James remainder 1/2 of land on Caddle[Saddle]Creek. To son Hugh the tract of land purchased of William Watson. To son John the remaining 1/2 of plantation where I live. To son David £80. Mentions nieces Jane and Isabella Heoy or Heuy. Executors to sell 326 acres of land in Chester County, now in care of Alexander Rogers and proceeds divided between sons Charles, John, William, James, Hugh, Thomas, David and daughters Jennett Kerr and Margaret Young. Executors: Son-in-law John Kerr and son Charles. Letters to Kerr and William McKnight, Charles McKnight renouncing, in favor of his brother. Will proven in North Carolina.

Since Charles renounced his portion of land in the above will, it is possible that he remained in Pennsylvania - Caution, It is unknown if this is the same Charles

Pennsylvania, U.S., Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952[2]

Name Charles McKnight
Warrant Date 18 Mar 1775
Warrant Place Northumberland


Sources

  1. ↑ North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998 for David McKnight, Rowan Record of Wills, Vol A-F, 1762-1805 https://www.ancestry.com/sharing/16698689?mark=7b22746f6b656e223a227275582f4e522f4b4d644e56666f3644502f2f394b75636c6d383069566c79534853744b6d725936394c413d222c22746f6b656e5f76657273696f6e223a225632227d
  2. ↑ Pennsylvania, U.S., Land Warrants and Applications, 1733-1952


Acknowledgments

  • WikiTree profile McKnight-312 created through the import of McKnight.ged on Apr 21, 2012 by Curtis Baldwin.




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