Greene County PA Archives Biographies.....Knight, David October 24, 1818 - ????
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Source: Biographical History of Greene County, Nelson, Rishforth, and Co, Chicago, 1888
Author: Samuel P. Bates

       David Knight, retired farmer, P O Oak Forest, Penna, 
was born in Greene County, Penna, October 24, 1818. His 
parents, James and Cassandra Knight, were natives of Greene 
County where they were united in marriage and remained till 
their deaths.
  
       David Knight was united in marriage June 6, 1839, 
with Mary A Fry. Mrs Knight was born in this county February 
26, 1819, and is a daughter of John and Mary Fry. They were 
also natives of Greene County, but moved to West Virginia 
and resided there until their deaths.
  
       To Mr and Mrs Knight have been born nine children, 
seven of whom are living: Mary Knight; Joshua Knight; Cassie 
J Knight; Thomas J Knight; Lucy A Knight; Jemima Knight; and 
Harriet Knight. The deceased are Catherine and Eli Knight.
  
       Mr Knight has been successfully engaged in farming 
all his life, and owns about 134 acres of land. In politics 
he is a Democrat. The Knight family are pioneers of the 
county, and among its mostly highly respected citizens.

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