Alton M. KNIGHT [Parents]-12796 was born on 31 May 1907 in Neversink, Sullivan, New York. He died in May 1978 in Grahamsville, Sullivan, New York. He was buried in Grahamsville Rural Cemetery, Grahamsville, Sullivan, New York. Alton married Mary Ella SHEELEY-14333 on 25 Oct 1930 in Monticello, Sullivan, New York.

CENSUS: 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Alton Knight
Home in 1920: Neversink, Sullivan, New York
Age: 12 years  
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1908
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Son  
Father's Name: Howard G
Father's Birth Place: New York  
Mother's Name: Theda A
Mother's Birth Place: New York  
Marital Status: Single  
Race: White
Sex: Male
Able to read: Yes  
Able to Write: Yes  
Image: 991  
Household Members: Name Age
Howard G Knight 42  
Theda A Knight 37  
Alton Knight 12  
Alice J Knight 10  
Ethel N Knight 8  
Clara E Knight 6  
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Neversink, Sullivan, New York; Roll: T625_1264; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 134; Image: 991.

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Alton M Knight
Home in 1930: Neversink, Sullivan, New York
Age: 22
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1908  
Relation to Head of House: Son  
Father's Name: Howard
Mother's Name: Pheby A
Race: White
Occupation:
Household Members: Name Age
Howard Knight 52  
Pheby A Knight 48  
Alton M Knight 22  
Alice Knight 20  
Clara Knight 16  
Dona Knight 9  
Nora Knight 9  
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Neversink, Sullivan, New York; Roll: 1653; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 30; Image: 409.0

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Alton M Knight
Respondent: Yes
Age: 33
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1907
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Neversink, Sullivan, New York
Street: Rout 55
Farm: No
Inferred Residence in 1935: Neversink, Sullivan, New York
Residence in 1935: Same House
Sheet Number: 4B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 120
Household Members: Name Age
Alton M Knight 33
Ella Knight 29
Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Neversink, Sullivan, New York; Roll: T627_2790; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 53-36.

DEATH: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JYMZ-CWR First Name: Alton Middle Name: Last Name: Knight Name Suffix: Birth Date: 31 May 1907 Social Security Number: 129-22-0492 Place of Issuance: New York Last Residence: Sullivan, New York Zip Code of Last Residence: 12740 Death Date: May 1978 Estimated Age at Death: 71 Collection: United States Social Security Death Index

Mary Ella SHEELEY-14333 was born on 21 Jul 1910 in New York. She died on 6 Dec 1993 in Grahamsville, Sullivan, New York. She was buried in Grahamsville Rural Cemetery, Grahamsville, Sullivan, New York. Mary married Alton M. KNIGHT-12796 on 25 Oct 1930 in Monticello, Sullivan, New York.

MARRIAGE: Republican Watchman, Monticello, N.Y.
Friday, October 24, 1930
Mrs. Earl Sheeley and Mrs. Abram Low had a miscellaneous shower for Miss Ella Sheeley, whose engagement to Alton Knight was recently announced. The shower was held at Mrs. Sheeley’s home and was a surprise to Ella. Forty-five were present.

Republican Watchman, Monticello, N.Y.
Friday, October 31, 1930
Ella Sheeley and Alton Knight Wed.
Grahamsville, - Oct. 28 – A very pretty wedding occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otis Sheeley Saturday, Oct. 25 at twelve o’clock noon. Their only daughter Ella was united in marriage to Alton Knight, only son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Knight both of this place. It was a ring ceremony and performed by Rev. Henry Edwards of White Sulphur Springs former pastor of the Methodist church here. The bride wore a veil and was dressed in white satin and carried a bouquet of white roses. His sister Clara, was maid of honor. She was dressed in green chiffon and carried a bouquet of yellow and white chrysanthemums. Fernald Dubois was best man. The wedding march was played by Mrs. Earl Sheeley, wife of the bride’s brother. After dinner was served the bridal party started on a wedding trip to Niagara Falls.

CENSUS: 1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Ella Knight
Age: 29
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1911
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Neversink, Sullivan, New York
Street: Rout 55
Inferred Residence in 1935: Neversink, Sullivan, New York
Residence in 1935: Same House
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 4B
Household Members: Name Age
Alton M Knight 33
Ella Knight 29
Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Neversink, Sullivan, New York; Roll: T627_2790; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 53-36.

Herman GOTSCH-14336 was born on 26 Nov 1908 in New York. He died in Feb 1986 in Grahamsville, Sullivan, New York. Herman married Ethel N. KNIGHT-12798 on 1 Feb 1930 in Grahamsville, Sullivan, New York.

BIOGRAPHY: U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Herman G Gotsch
Birth Date: 26 Nov 1908
Address: PO Box 104
City: Grahamsville
State: NY
Zip Code: 12740-0104
Source Information:
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DEATH: Social Security Death Index
Name: Herman Gotsch
SSN: 095-10-2819
Last Residence: 12740  Grahamsville, Sullivan, New York, United States of America
Born: 26 Nov 1908
Died: Feb 1986
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)
Source Citation: Number: 095-10-2819;Issue State: New York;Issue Date: Before 1951.
Ancestry.com. Social Security Death Index [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.
Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.

Ethel N. KNIGHT [Parents]-12798 was born on 18 Jan 1912 in Neversink, Sullivan, New York. She died in Apr 1976 in Grahamsville, Sullivan, New York. Ethel married Herman GOTSCH-14336 on 1 Feb 1930 in Grahamsville, Sullivan, New York.

CENSUS: 1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Ethel N Knight
Home in 1920: Neversink, Sullivan, New York
Age: 8 years  
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1912
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Daughter  
Father's Name: Howard G
Father's Birth Place: New York  
Mother's Name: Theda A
Mother's Birth Place: New York  
Marital Status: Single  
Race: White
Sex: Female
Image: 991  
Household Members: Name Age
Howard G Knight 42  
Theda A Knight 37  
Alton Knight 12  
Alice J Knight 10  
Ethel N Knight 8  
Clara E Knight 6  
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Neversink, Sullivan, New York; Roll: T625_1264; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 134; Image: 991

1940 United States Federal Census
Name: Ethel Gouth
Age: 28
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1912
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: New York
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Lodger
Home in 1940: Neversink, Sullivan, New York
Street: Grahamsville
Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Sullivan, New York
Residence in 1935: Rural, Sullivan, New York
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 6B
Household Members: Name Age
Howard Knight 62
Phebe Knight 57
Nora Knight 19
Dora Knight 19
Ethel Gouth 28
James A Gouth 5
Herald Gouth 1
Source Citation: Year: 1940; Census Place: Neversink, Sullivan, New York; Roll: T627_2790; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 53-36.

BIOGRAPHY: U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2
Name: Ethel K Gotsch
Birth Date: 18 Jan 1912
Address: PO Box 332
City: Grahamsville
State: NY
Zip Code: 12740-0332
Source Information:
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DEATH: Social Security Death Index
Name: Ethel Gotsch
SSN: 104-24-6589
Last Residence: 12740  Grahamsville, Sullivan, New York, United States of America
Born: 18 Jan 1912
Died: Apr 1976
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)
Source Citation: Number: 104-24-6589;Issue State: New York;Issue Date: Before 1951.
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Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration.

Clifford GLASS-14331. Clifford married Florence Elizabeth KNIGHT-12804 on 29 Nov 1921.

Florence Elizabeth KNIGHT [Parents]-12804 was born on 1 Jun 1905 in Shandaken, Ulster, New York. She died on 6 Feb 2001 in Leeds, Greene, New York. She was buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster, New York. Florence married Clifford GLASS-14331 on 29 Nov 1921.

Other marriages:

WHIPPLE, John James

CENSUS: Name: Florence Knight
Residence: , Ulster, New York
Estimated birth year: 1906
Age in years: 14
Birthplace: New York
Relationship to head-of-household: Daughter
Gender: Female
Race or color (on document): White
Marital status: Single
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's birthplace: New York
Film number: 1821270
Digital GS number: 4442100
Image number: 00730
Sheet number: 7
Collection: United States Census, 1920

MARRIAGE: The Kingston Daily Freeman, Thursday Evening, December 4, 1930
Whipple-Knight
Ellenville, Dec. 4. – Mr. and Mrs. Burr Knight of Shandaken announce the marriage of their daughter, Florence Elizabeth to John James Whipple, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Whipple of Ellenville on Thursday, November 27, at 2 p. m. The ceremony took place at the Napanoch parsonage and was performed by the Rev. M. E. Douglas. The bride was attended by Miss Ethel Whipple and the groom by Andrew McConnell, both of Ellenville. The bride was dressed in an ensemble suit of brown satin and the bridesmaid was dressed in brown crepe, both with hat to match. After the ceremony a dinner was served at the home of the groom. Then the couple left on a short honeymoon after they will return to Ellenville where they will make their home.

John James WHIPPLE [Parents]-12982 was born on 28 Mar 1893 in Windham, Greene, New York. He died in Dec 1980 in Leeds, Greene, New York. He was buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster, New York. John married Florence Elizabeth KNIGHT-12804 on 27 Nov 1930 in Ellenville, Ulster, New York.

Florence Elizabeth KNIGHT [Parents]-12804 was born on 1 Jun 1905 in Shandaken, Ulster, New York. She died on 6 Feb 2001 in Leeds, Greene, New York. She was buried in Pine Bush Cemetery, Kerhonkson, Ulster, New York. Florence married John James WHIPPLE-12982 on 27 Nov 1930 in Ellenville, Ulster, New York.

Other marriages:

GLASS, Clifford

CENSUS: Name: Florence Knight
Residence: , Ulster, New York
Estimated birth year: 1906
Age in years: 14
Birthplace: New York
Relationship to head-of-household: Daughter
Gender: Female
Race or color (on document): White
Marital status: Single
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's birthplace: New York
Film number: 1821270
Digital GS number: 4442100
Image number: 00730
Sheet number: 7
Collection: United States Census, 1920

MARRIAGE: The Kingston Daily Freeman, Thursday Evening, December 4, 1930
Whipple-Knight
Ellenville, Dec. 4. – Mr. and Mrs. Burr Knight of Shandaken announce the marriage of their daughter, Florence Elizabeth to John James Whipple, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Whipple of Ellenville on Thursday, November 27, at 2 p. m. The ceremony took place at the Napanoch parsonage and was performed by the Rev. M. E. Douglas. The bride was attended by Miss Ethel Whipple and the groom by Andrew McConnell, both of Ellenville. The bride was dressed in an ensemble suit of brown satin and the bridesmaid was dressed in brown crepe, both with hat to match. After the ceremony a dinner was served at the home of the groom. Then the couple left on a short honeymoon after they will return to Ellenville where they will make their home.

Clark SWANN-12809 was born on 19 Mar 1901. He died on 19 Aug 1983 in Kingston, Ulster, New York. Clark married Helen Mae KNIGHT-12805 on 14 Sep 1940 in Shandaken, Ulster, New York.

Helen Mae KNIGHT [Parents]-12805 was born on 1 May 1910 in Shandaken, Ulster, New York. She died on 22 Jan 2008 in Kingston, Ulster, New York. Helen married Clark SWANN-12809 on 14 Sep 1940 in Shandaken, Ulster, New York.

MEDIA: J0961 - Helen Mae Knight Swann taken in 2008

BIOGRAPHY: Catskill Mountain News, Friday, December 7, 1934
Miss Helen Knight of Brooklyn has been spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Burr Knight

Catskill Mountain News, Friday, August 6, 1937
Miss Josephine Knight of Washington, D.C., and Miss Helen Knight of New York city have been spending their vacation with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Burr Knight.

CENSUS: Name: Helen Knight
Residence: , Ulster, New York
Estimated birth year: 1912
Age in years: 8
Birthplace: New York
Relationship to head-of-household: Daughter
Gender: Female
Race or color (on document): White
Marital status: Single
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's birthplace: New York
Film number: 1821270
Digital GS number: 4442100
Image number: 00730
Sheet number: 7
Collection: United States Census, 1920

MARRIAGE: The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, N.Y., Tuesday Evening , May 28, 1940
Engagement Announced
Mrs. Burr Knight of Shandaken announces the engagement of her daughter, Helen Mae, to Clark Swann of Ontario, Canada. Miss Knight is a graduate of Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn. Mr. Swann was born in England, but has been a resident of Canada since he came over with his parents as a young man. No date has been set for the wedding.

The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, N.Y., Wednesday Evening, September 18, 1940
Swan-Knight
Shandaken ����� Sept. 18 – The Methodist Church was the scene of pretty autumn wedding on Saturday, September 14, when Miss Helen Knight, daughter of Mrs. Burr Knight and the late Mr. Knight, was united in marriage to Charles Swan. The ceremony was performed by the pastor, the Rev. Purdy Halstead Jr., in the presence of many relative and friends. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Marshall Knight, of Silver Springs, Md.

Mathew TERWILLIGER [Parents]-14278 was born on 30 Jul 1858 in New York. He died on 21 Jun 1917 in Willowemoc, Sullivan, New York. Mathew married Mary Helen KNIGHT-14279 in 1883.

Mary Helen KNIGHT [Parents]-14279 was born on 10 Nov 1863 in New York. She died on 17 Feb 1941 in Sullivan County, New York. She was buried in Brown Settlement Cemetery, Sullivan County, New York. Mary married Mathew TERWILLIGER-14278 in 1883.

Janson E. KNIGHT [Parents]-12807 was born on 5 Aug 1925 in Ulster County, New York. Janson married Frances M. WILD-19138 on 17 Nov 1946 in Wallkill, Ulster, New York.

CENSUS: 1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Jansan Knight
Home in 1930: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York
Age: 4
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1925  
Relation to Head of House: Son  
Father's Name: Frank L
Mother's Name: Katherine
Race: White
Occupation:
Household Members: Name Age
Frank L Knight 40  
Katherine Knight 39  
Jansan Knight 4 7/12  
Ada Knight 11/12  
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Shawangunk, Ulster, New York; Roll: 1656; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 59; Image: 5.0

BIOGRAPHY: U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1
Name: Janson E Knight
Birth Date: 5 Aug 1925
Address: 49 Hill Ave, Montgomery, NY, 12549-2031 (1994)
Source Information:
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Frances M. WILD-19138 was born on 6 Jun 1927. Frances married Janson E. KNIGHT-12807 on 17 Nov 1946 in Wallkill, Ulster, New York.

MARRIAGE: The Kingston Daily Freeman, Kingston, N.Y., Friday Evening, November 22, 1946
Jansen Knight, WallKill, Weds Frances Wild
Miss Frances Wild, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wild of Montgomery was united in marriage to Jansen Knight of Wallkill Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in the rectory of the Walden Catholic Church. The Rev. Cornelius Norris performed the ceremony. Escorted by her father, the bride wore a white lace and marquisette gown with fingertip veil and carried a cascade bouquet of white carnations. Mrs. Emily DiDonato as matron of honor, wore an aqua gown and carried a cascade bouquet of pink carnations. Miss Margaret Wild was bridesmaid and wore a pink gown. Francis Behr was best man for the bridegroom. Mrs Knight attended Walden schools and has been employed by the Wallkill Hat Co. Mr. Knight attended Wallkill schools and is employed at the C. J. Hoyt farm.

OBITUARY: U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1
Name: Frances M Knight
Birth Date: 6 Jun 1927
Address: 49 Hill Ave, Montgomery, NY, 12549-2031 (1994)
Source Information:
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Menzo KNIGHT [Parents]-12811 was born on 16 Oct 1856 in New York. He died on 4 Apr 1901 in Loch Sheldrake, Sullivan, New York. Menzo married Mary Elizabeth WIEST-12812 on 21 Jul 1888 in Shongo, Allegany, New York.

Other marriages:

WIEST, Delilah Catherine

CENSUS: 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Menzo Knight
Home in 1880: Neversink, Sullivan, New York
Age: 22
Estimated birth year: abt 1858
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of Household: Son
Father's Name: James
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's Name: Ann
Mother's birthplace: New York
Occupation: At Home
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
James Knight 53
Ann Knight 44
Menzo Knight 22
Mary Knight 16
Minnie Knight 14
Lillie Knight 11
Sylvia Knight 3
Christina Knight 80
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Neversink, Sullivan, New York; Roll  T9_936; Family History Film: 1254936; Page: 271.4000; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 0553.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MQ9Z-4PB name: Menzo Knight event: event date: 1892 event place: Greenwood, E.D. 01 age: 26 gender: Male birthplace: United States estimated birth year: 1866 alien or citizen: film number: 0512430 digital folder number: 004369935 image number: 00460 Collection: Menzo Knight in household of Menzo Knight, "New York, State Census, 1892"

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Menzo Knight
[Mengo Knight]  
Home in 1900: Fallsburg, Sullivan, New York
Age: 43
Birth Date: Oct 1856
Birthplace: New York
Race: White
Ethnicity: American  
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Father's Birthplace: New York  
Mother's Birthplace: New York  
Spouse's Name: Delilah
Marriage Year: 1895  
Marital Status: Married  
Years Married: 5  
Residence : Fallsburgh Township (West of Neversink River), Sullivan, New York
Occupation:  
Household Members: Name Age
Menzo Knight 43  
Delilah Knight 23  
Jay Knight 3  
Guy Knight 8  
Tunis Knight 6  
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Fallsburg, Sullivan, New York; Roll: T623 1167; Page: 8A; .

MARRIAGE: Bob Decker
President Sullivan County Historical Society
He was my great grand uncle in law, and with that comes an interesting story. His first wife was Mary Elizabeth Wiest, my grandmothers sister. Elizabeth and Menzo had two sons, Guy and Tunis . Elizabeth died during the birth of Tunis . My grandmother Delilah Catherine Wiest then married Menzo and raised his boys, and had 3 more children with him. Jay Issac, Burr (who died shortly after birth), and Edith Delilah. Menzo died April 4 1901 and my grandmother remarried my grandfather William Decker and they went on to have 5 more children.

OBITUARY: The Republican Watchman
Monticello, April 12, 1901
Menzo Knight died at his home, near Loch Sheldrake, April 4th, of typhoid pneumonia. He leaves a wife and four small children.

DEATH: The Republican Watchman
Monticello, N.Y. April 19, 1901
April 15. – Delilah C. Knight and Dr. John A. Munson appointed administrators of the goods and chattels of Menzo Knight late of the town of Fallsburgh, with Milford Yaple and Ezra Prince as sureties.

Mary Elizabeth WIEST-12812 was born on 7 Jul 1872. She died on 9 Aug 1893 in Fallsburg, Sullivan, New York. Mary married Menzo KNIGHT-12811 on 21 Jul 1888 in Shongo, Allegany, New York.

CENSUS: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MQ9Z-45F name: Minnie Knight event: event date: 1892 event place: Greenwood, E.D. 01 age: 20 gender: Female birthplace: United States estimated birth year: 1872 alien or citizen: film number: 0512430 digital folder number: 004369935 image number: 00460 Collection: Minnie Knight in household of Minnie Knight, "New York, State Census, 1892"

Menzo KNIGHT [Parents]-12811 was born on 16 Oct 1856 in New York. He died on 4 Apr 1901 in Loch Sheldrake, Sullivan, New York. Menzo married Delilah Catherine WIEST-12813.

Other marriages:

WIEST, Mary Elizabeth

CENSUS: 1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Menzo Knight
Home in 1880: Neversink, Sullivan, New York
Age: 22
Estimated birth year: abt 1858
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of Household: Son
Father's Name: James
Father's birthplace: New York
Mother's Name: Ann
Mother's birthplace: New York
Occupation: At Home
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
James Knight 53
Ann Knight 44
Menzo Knight 22
Mary Knight 16
Minnie Knight 14
Lillie Knight 11
Sylvia Knight 3
Christina Knight 80
Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Neversink, Sullivan, New York; Roll  T9_936; Family History Film: 1254936; Page: 271.4000; Enumeration District: 106; Image: 0553.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MQ9Z-4PB name: Menzo Knight event: event date: 1892 event place: Greenwood, E.D. 01 age: 26 gender: Male birthplace: United States estimated birth year: 1866 alien or citizen: film number: 0512430 digital folder number: 004369935 image number: 00460 Collection: Menzo Knight in household of Menzo Knight, "New York, State Census, 1892"

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Menzo Knight
[Mengo Knight]  
Home in 1900: Fallsburg, Sullivan, New York
Age: 43
Birth Date: Oct 1856
Birthplace: New York
Race: White
Ethnicity: American  
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Father's Birthplace: New York  
Mother's Birthplace: New York  
Spouse's Name: Delilah
Marriage Year: 1895  
Marital Status: Married  
Years Married: 5  
Residence : Fallsburgh Township (West of Neversink River), Sullivan, New York
Occupation:  
Household Members: Name Age
Menzo Knight 43  
Delilah Knight 23  
Jay Knight 3  
Guy Knight 8  
Tunis Knight 6  
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Fallsburg, Sullivan, New York; Roll: T623 1167; Page: 8A; .

MARRIAGE: Bob Decker
President Sullivan County Historical Society
He was my great grand uncle in law, and with that comes an interesting story. His first wife was Mary Elizabeth Wiest, my grandmothers sister. Elizabeth and Menzo had two sons, Guy and Tunis . Elizabeth died during the birth of Tunis . My grandmother Delilah Catherine Wiest then married Menzo and raised his boys, and had 3 more children with him. Jay Issac, Burr (who died shortly after birth), and Edith Delilah. Menzo died April 4 1901 and my grandmother remarried my grandfather William Decker and they went on to have 5 more children.

OBITUARY: The Republican Watchman
Monticello, April 12, 1901
Menzo Knight died at his home, near Loch Sheldrake, April 4th, of typhoid pneumonia. He leaves a wife and four small children.

DEATH: The Republican Watchman
Monticello, N.Y. April 19, 1901
April 15. – Delilah C. Knight and Dr. John A. Munson appointed administrators of the goods and chattels of Menzo Knight late of the town of Fallsburgh, with Milford Yaple and Ezra Prince as sureties.

Delilah Catherine WIEST-12813 was born on 2 Oct 1876 in Neversink, Sullivan, New York. She died on 18 Apr 1966 in Willowemoc, Sullivan, New York. Delilah married Menzo KNIGHT-12811.

OBITUARY: Mrs. William H. Decker
Willowemoc
Mr. Delilah C. Decker, 89, of Willowemoc, died Thursday in her home after a long illness. A Willowemoc resident for 62 years, she was born in Neversink Oct. 2, 1876, the daughter of Isaac and Hannah Yoemans Wiest, and  married William H. Decker, who died in 1950. Mr. Decker was her second husband. Mrs. Decker belonged to the Willowemoc Baptist Church. Surviving are three sons, Jay I. Knight of Mt. Vision, and Oswald and Ernest Decker of Willowemoc; three daughters, Mrs. Edith K. Chapman of Parkville , Mrs. Wanda Fagan of Ellenville, and Miss Jennie Decker of Willowemoc; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great great grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Sara Monroe of Deposit; and one brother, Charles Wiest of Parksville. Services will be held at 2 Thursday in the Claryville Dutch Reformed Church with the Rev. Markham Fargo of the Willowemoc Baptist officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the late residence today at noon and until the funeral service. Funeral arrangements were made by Ramsay's Funeral Home of Liberty.

CENSUS: Name: Delilah Knight
Titles:
Residence: Fallsburgh Township (west of Neversink River), Sullivan, New York
Birth date: Oct 1876
Birth place: New York
Relationship to head-of-household: Wife
Spouse name:
Spouse titles:
Spouse birth place:
Father name:
Father titles:
Father birth place: New York
Mother name:
Mother titles:
Mother birth place: New York
Race or color (expanded): White
Head-of-household name:
Gender: Female
Marital status: Married
Years married: 5
Estimated marriage year: 1895
Mother how many children: 2
Number living children: 1
Immigration year:
Enumeration district: 0086
Sheet number and letter: 8B
Household id: 179
Reference number: 51
GSU film number: 1241167
Image number: 00195
Collection: 1900 United States Census

Guy Lawrence KNIGHT [Parents]-12814 was born on 22 Apr 1892 in Fallsburg, Sullivan, New York. He died on 28 Jul 1977 in Liberty, Sullivan, New York. He was buried in Old Liberty Cemetery, Liberty, Sullivan, New York. Guy married Jennie M. SCOTT-12839 on 26 Nov 1912 in Canisteo, Steuben, New York.

Other marriages:

BUTLER, Helen

BIOGRAPHY: Thursday, July 7, 1960 Utica Observer-Dispatch
Pedestrian Dies
Youngsville - Miss Fanny Marion, 87, of Youngsville, was killed when struck by an auto on Route 52 last night. No charge was placed against the driver, Guy Knight, 68, of White Sulpher Springs, near here in Sullivan County.

Youngsville Woman Dies in Car Accident
Youngsville
An 87-year-old Youngsville woman died yesterday night of injuries suffered when she was struck by an auto while crossing Route 52 near Youngsville. The accident victim was Mrs. Frances Manion. She attempted to walk across Route 52 at about 9:15 p.m. when she was struck by the car driven by Guy Knight, 68, of White Sulpher Springs. She sustained a fractured skull and broken neck. Mrs. Manion died on the way to the Jeffersonville office of Dr. Edward Miller. Dr. Miller, an acting coroner pronounced her dead at 10 p.m. The death was ruled accidental by Dr. Miller. Mr. Knight was not held. Mrs. Manion was a resident of Sullivan County for 73 years, she was a member of the St. Francis Roman Catholic Church in Youngsville. She is survived by a brother; Adrian Willson, of Monroe, a niece; Miss Marion Weinant, of Cedarhurst, L.I., and a grandnephew; Francis Brace of Livingston Manor. A Requiem Mass will be said at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at the St. Francis Church. Burial will be in the St. Peter's Cemetery in Liberty. The body is a the Coleman Funeral Home in Jeffersonville.

DEATH: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/VMLK-8Y6 First Name: Guy Middle Name: Last Name: Knight Name Suffix: Birth Date: 22 April 1892 Social Security Number: 123-16-7449 Place of Issuance: New York Last Residence: Liberty, Sullivan, New York Zip Code of Last Residence: 12754 Death Date: July 1977 Estimated Age at Death: 85 Collection: United States Social Security Death Index

DRAFT: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: Guy Knight
City: Neversink
County: Sullivan  
State: New York  
Birthplace: New York;United States of America  
Birth Date: 22 Apr 1891
Race: Caucasian (White)  
Roll: 1819039  
DraftBoard: 0  
Age: 26
Occupation: Farm Labor
Nearest Relative: None Listed
Height/Build: Medium/Medium
Color of Eyes/Hair: Blue/Brown
Source Citation: Registration Location: Sullivan County, New York; Roll: 1819039; Draft Board: 0.
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CENSUS: https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MQ9Z-4P1 name: Lawrence Knight event: event date: 1892 event place: Greenwood, E.D. 01 age: 1 gender: Male birthplace: United States estimated birth year: 1891 alien or citizen: film number: 0512430 digital folder number: 004369935 image number: 00460 Collection: Lawrence Knight in household of Lawrence Knight, "New York, State Census, 1892"

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Guy Knight
Home in 1900: Fallsburg, Sullivan, New York
Age: 8
Birth Date: Apr 1892
Birthplace: New York
Race: White
Ethnicity: American  
Relationship to head-of-house: Son
Father's Name: Menzo
Father's Birthplace: New York  
Mother's Name: Delilah
Mother's Birthplace: New York  
Marital Status: Single  
Residence : Fallsburgh Township (West of Neversink River), Sullivan, New York
Occupation:  
Household Members: Name Age
Menzo Knight 43  
Delilah Knight 23  
Jay Knight 3  
Guy Knight 8  
Tunis Knight 6  
Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Fallsburg, Sullivan, New York; Roll: T623 1167; Page: 8B; .

1920 United States Federal Census
Name: Guy Knight
Home in 1920: Deposit, Delaware, New York
Age: 27 years  
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: New York
Relation to Head of House: Nephew
Father's Birth Place: New York  
Mother's Birth Place: New York  
Marital Status: Single  
Race: White
Sex: Male
Able to read: Yes  
Able to Write: Yes  
Image: 876  
Household Members: Name Age
John D Weist 48  
Mattie Weist 58  
Melin Weist 14  
Guy Knight 27  
Source Citation: Year: 1920;Census Place: Deposit, Delaware, New York; Roll: T625_1096; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 155; Image: 876.

1930 United States Federal Census
Name: Guy Knight
Home in 1930: Neversink, Sullivan, New York
Age: 37
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1893  
Birthplace: New York  
Relation to Head of House: Head  
Race: White
Occupation:
Household Members: Name Age
Guy Knight 37  
Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Neversink, Sullivan, New York; Roll: 1653; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 399.0.

OBITUARY: Guy Knight
Liberty - Guy Knight, 85, died Thursday at home. Born April 22, 1892, in Neversink, he was a lifetime area resident. Mr. Knight was a retired employee of the Town of Liberty. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Florence Dougan and Mrs. Edith Houghtaling, both of Liberty, Mrs. Margaret Houghtaling of Willowemoc, and Mrs. Eunice Cuttler of Turnwood; three sons Richard Scott and Frank Scott, both of Liberty, and Clifford Scott of Livingston Manor; a brother Tunis, of Middletown; and seven grandchildren. Friends may call from 7-9 p.m. today and from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Old Liberty Cemetery.

Jennie M. SCOTT-12839 was born in 1897 in New York. Jennie married Guy Lawrence KNIGHT-12814 on 26 Nov 1912 in Canisteo, Steuben, New York.