This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: EHatfield4556 Surnames: McKnignt McDowell Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.pennsylvania.counties.washington/3483.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Try going to (www.chartiers.com) search for McKnight. I found several references to Hugh and his descendants. This site is for Washington Co pa and has at least one county history online searchable. McDowell is also there the family seems to be in the same area, Chartiers township, as your McKnights. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.