-----Original Message----- From: martha lynn [mailto:marta43@juno.com] Sent: Saturday, September 13, 2003 2:16 PM PAGREENE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [PAGREENE] Knight, Wood, Sellers, Johnson, Fry Biographical History of Greene County by Samuel P Bates, Nelson, Rishforth, and Co, Chicago, 1888, p587 Thomas Knight, farmer, P O Rogersville, Penna, was born in Franklin township, Greene county, Penna, November 27, 1820. His father and mother, James and Cassandra Knight, were natives of this county, where they resided until their deaths. Thomas Knight was united in marriage November 18, 1841, with Nancy Wood, who was born in Jackson township, October 13, 1822. Mrs Knight was a daughter of Micajah and Jane Wood, the former a native of Pennsylvania, and the latter of Ireland. Both died in Greene county, Penna. Mr Knight by this marriage is the father of eight children, of whom five are living. Mrs Knight died March 3, 1863. On December 24, 1863, Mr Knight married for his second wife, Miss Edna Sellers, who was born in Center township, October 3, 1820. Her parents were Christopher Sellers and Nancy Johnson Sellers, both natives of Pennsylvania who departed this life in Greene county. Mr Knight and his wife have two children, one living. Mr Knight is a cabinet maker by trade, but has been engaged in farming for many years. He owns 212 acres of good land. Biographical History of Greene County by Samuel P Bates, Nelson, Rishforth, and Co, Chicago, 1888, p587 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 married and remained until their deaths. David 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 their 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. 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 most highly respected citizens.