Addison Knight (1824–1887)
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- Born
- 1824
- Died
- 1887
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was Addison Knight born? 1824.
When did Addison Knight die? 1887.
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Life story
Addison Knight (1824–1887) was born in 1824, and died in 1887, at about age 63. A cemetery record documents Addison's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Addison's life.
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The world Addison lived through
1825 · age 1 — The Erie Canal opened
1846 · age 22 — The Mexican–American War began
1861 · age 37 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 41 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 45 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 52 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
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When was Addison Knight born?
Addison Knight was born in 1824.
When did Addison Knight die?
Addison Knight died in 1887.
How old was Addison Knight at the time of death?
Addison Knight was about 63 years old.
Where is Addison Knight buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Addison's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Addison Knight was born?
James Monroe was president of the United States when Addison was born.
Who was president when Addison Knight died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Addison died.
What major events happened during Addison Knight's lifetime?
During Addison's lifetime: the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 1); the Mexican–American War began (1846, age 22); the American Civil War began (1861, age 37); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 41); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 45); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 52).
Which U.S. censuses would include Addison Knight?
Federal censuses taken during Addison's lifetime and now public: 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880.
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AncestryData, "Addison Knight (1824–1887)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/addison-knight-1824-1887-aaa36139/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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