John Knight (1785 - 1830)

Born 5 May 1785 in Vinalhaven Maine [uncertain]

Ancestors

Husband of Anna (Lewis) Knight — married 30 Apr 1810 in Vinalhaven, Knox, Maine, United States

Husband of Sarah (Bramhall) Knight — married 20 Dec 1818 in Vinalhaven, Knox, Maine, United States

Descendants

Died 4 Jun 1830 at age 45 in Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States [uncertain]

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Biography

John Knight was born on 5 May 1785 in Vinalhaven Maine, United States, son of John Knight (1743 - ~1820) and Sarah (Dunton) Knight (1749 - ).

John (24) married Anna Lewis (21) on 30 Apr 1810 in Vinalhaven, Knox, Maine.

Their children were:

1. Lewis Knight (1811 - 1863)
2. Levi Knight (1813 - 1851)
3. Lucy Ann Knight (1815 - )
4. Lovina (Knight) Webb (1817 - 1888).

John (33) married Sarah Bramhall (34) intentions pulbished 20 Dec 1818 in Vinalhaven.

Their son was John Bramhall Knight (~1821 - 1902).

John died on 4 June 1830 in Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine aged 45. He is buried in the Lane Yard in Oceanville section of Deer Isle.

In the 1820 census John was in Vinalhaven, Hancock, Maine. 1820 Census: "1820 United States Federal Census"
1820 U S Census; Census Place: Vinalhaven, Hancock, Maine; Page: 661; NARA Roll: M33_34; Image: 46

Research Notes

1. John's DOB was recorded in Vinalhaven vital records but he may have been born elsewhere.
2. John and Sarah Dutton's son john was born 29 Jun 1798 in Lincolnville.
3. Vinalhaven was incorporated June 25, 1789 from portions of North and South Fox Islands

Sources

• Birth: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900"
  citing FHL microfilm: 12274; Record number: 185;
  FamilySearch Record: FW1F-G94
  FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89N8-SCQ1
  John Knight born on 5 May 1785 in Vinalhaven, Knox, Maine, United States.
• Marriage: "Maine Marriages, 1771-1907"
  citing FHL microfilm: 12274; Record number: 790;
  FamilySearch Record: F4DW-16G
  FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9N8-SC9P
  John Knight marriage to Anna Lewis on 30 Apr 1810 in Vinalhaven, Knox, Maine, United States.
• Birth of son Lewis Knight: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900"
  citing FHL microfilm: 12274; Record number: 187;
  FamilySearch Record: FW1F-G9N (accessed 1 April 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89N8-SCQ1
  Lewis Knight born to John Knight on 31 May 1811 in Vinalhaven, Knox, Maine, United States.
• Birth of son Levy Knight: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900"
  citing FHL microfilm: 12274; Record number: 188;
  FamilySearch Record: FW1F-G9K (accessed 1 April 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89N8-SCQ1
  Levy Knight born to John Knight on 5 Jan 1813 in Vinalhaven, Knox, Maine, United States.
• Birth of daughter Lucy Ann Knight: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900"
  citing FHL microfilm: 12274; Record number: 189;
  FamilySearch Record: FW1F-GM5 (accessed 1 April 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89N8-SCQ1
  Lucy Ann Knight born to John Knight on 16 Feb 1815 in Vinalhaven, Knox, Maine, United States.
• Birth of daughter Lavina Knight: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900"
  citing FHL microfilm: 12274; Record number: 190;
  FamilySearch Record: FW1F-GMY (accessed 1 April 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89N8-SCQ1
  Lavina Knight born to John Knight on 20 Oct 1817 in Vinalhaven, Knox, Maine, United States.
• Marriage Notice: "Maine Marriages, 1771-1907"
  citing FHL microfilm: 12274; Record number: 310;
  FamilySearch Record: F4DW-TL2 (accessed 1 April 2023)
  John Night marriage to Sarah Bramhall on 31 Oct 1818 in Vinalhaven, Knox, Maine, United States.
• Birth of son John Bramhall Knight: "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900"
  citing FHL microfilm: 12274; Record number: 191;
  FamilySearch Record: FW1F-G9C (accessed 1 April 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89N8-SCQ1
  John Bramhall Knight born to John Knight on 13 Aug 1821 in Vinalhaven, Knox, Maine, United States.
• Death: "Maine Vital Records, 1670-1921"
  citing Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States, multiple sources, Maine; FHL microfilm.
  FamilySearch Record: Q283-LS97 (accessed 1 April 2023)
  FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99L1-Q9WK-G Image number 00070
  John Knight death 4 Jun 1830 in Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine, United States.
• Memorial: Find a Grave (no image)
  Find A Grave: Memorial #151057403 (accessed 1 April 2023)
  Memorial page for John Knight (5 May 1785-4 Jun 1830), citing Lane Yard, Oceanville, Hancock County, Maine, USA; Maintained by Darryl (contributor 48175404).

See also:

• Family of John Knight in Vinalhaven records