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 Ker and son Charles. Letters to Kerr and William McKnight, Charles McKnight renouncing, in favor of his brother. Will proven in North Carolina.
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