This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: EdnaBritton Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.westvirginia.counties.preston/979.2.3.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The following information from "The Knotts Family" by Betty A. Knotts, page 128 and 129. Goldie C. Knotts born April 1, 1893 in Preston County, the daughter of Phillip Sanford Knotts, born August 13, 1851 at Fellowsville, married Feb 17, 1878 to Martha J. Sheets, born May 22, 1857. Phillip Sanford Knotts was the son of Thomas and Mary (Wolfe) Knotts. Thomas Knotts, son of Robert and Barbara (Six) Knotts was born about 1805 in Monongalia (now Preston) County, VA. He has been described as "a great sportsman, interested in running dogs and blooded horses." Thomas married Mary Elizabeth Wolfe about 1841. Mary was born about 1810 in VA. Thomas was a farmer and they resided in the Reno District of Preston County. He died there of "lung fever" on April 11, 1879. Mary's death was not recorded. They are buried at Mt. Israel Cemetery near Fellowsville. I hope this helps. My Knotts ancestor is Absalom Knotts who was a brother to Thomas. 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.