Children with Eliza Eleanor CASKEY
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James Buchanan KNOX
| Born: SEP 1856
Blue Mound Twp, Livingston, MO
| Died: 1932
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Alfred B KNOX
| Born: 13 JUN 1854
Blue Mound Twp, Livingston, MO
| Died: 16 AUG 1855
Blue Mound Twp, Livingston, MO
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Henry Newton KNOX
| Born: 31 MAY 1858
Blue Mound Twp, Livingston, MO
| Died: 20 FEB 1896
Blue Mound Twp, Livingston, MO
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Robert Lee KNOX
| Born: 30 AUG 1861
Blue Mound, Livingston, MO
| Died: 12 JUN 1936
Blue Mound, Livingston, MO
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Cora Eleanor KNOX
| Born: 26 NOV 1872
Blue Mound Twp, Livingston, MO
| Died: 16 FEB 1946
Chillicothe, Livingston, MO
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Notes:
"Cemetery Records of Livingston County, Missouri. Completed May 1, 1962 [volume1, parts 1-2 ?] (may or may not be this Benjamin F KNOX-3/7/02)
From: History of Livingston Co, from History of Caldwell and Livingston Counties, Missouri. 1886, Chapter XXII
BENJAMIN F. KNOX
(Farmer and Stock-raiser, Post-office, Dawn.)
In the early settlement of Livingston county and to the pioneers of this vicinity, the parents of the subject of this sketch, Robert and Jemima Knox, nee Shields, were well and favorably known, and their son Benjamin shares in the esteem which was given them. They became located in Eastern Indiana at an early days lived there until 1844 and they settled in this county and township, here spending the remainder of their lives. Twelve children were in their family; they were recognized as industrious, kind-hearted people, and bore their part of the hardships and privations of pioneer life without flinching, and to them, among others, is due the credit for opening the way to civilization hereabouts. Benjamin F. Knox was born December 26, 1831, in Rush county, Ind., was reared to a farm experience and after coming to Missouri attended the common schools of this township. When about 22 years of age, in August, 1853, he was united in marriage with Miss Eliza E. Caskey, whose birth occurred in Carroll county, Mo., September 14, 1839; she died in August, 1873, leaving five children: Alfred B., James B., Henry N., Robert L. and Cora E. Mr. Knox`s second marriage was consummated November 12, 1873, when Miss Ellen James became his wife. She was born in Iowa county, Wis., September 3, 1855. They have one child, John F. In 1854 Mr. K. moved to his present location, on which he has since resided, actively engaged in the pursuits of farming and stock raising. He owns 142 acres of cultivated land, is raising a good grade of stock, and in all his operations is proving himself in advanced, practical agriculturist. Politically he is a Democrat. He takes great interest in educational matters and in all things tending to the improvement of the county`s interests. In every way he is a good and useful citizen.
Probate Records of Livingston Co, MO Vol VI, by Elizabeth Prather Ellsberry. Recorded in Box1452, County Records. Robert Luckey Knox was executor of will, bond Sep 22, 1909. Heirs: Widow, Ellen Knox, Robert Lee Knoc, John J Knox.
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Sources
| 1. | Title: 1850 U.S. census, population schedule, Des Moines County,Iowa
Published: Name: National Archives microfilm 432, roll 183;
Page: 6 |
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