KNIGHT:

James K. Knight was born in Harrison County, Western Virginia; in same county married Mary V. Rogers; they came to Left Hand about the year 1844, having then two sons and one daughter; their names: William Payne, Francis, and Emaline. The last named was born January 9, 1834, married William H. Justice, November 1, 1855, and settled next farm to her father. Francis Knight, of this family entered the Confederate Army of 1862, was soon lost to communication with home and never heard from as yet. This left William Payne Knight alone to continue the family name.

William Payne Knight married Sarah Elizabeth Noe, June 11, 1854, his age 23, hers 21, she a daughter of William and Elizabeth (King) Noe, of "Three Forks of Sandy," now Newton; and he and Elizabeth soon made their home on the Knight homestead on Left Hand; continued clearing back and making fields out of the forest.

To William P. and Elizabeth. were born four sons: James K., Daniel W., Jackson, and Aaron A., all of whom married wives and founded homes and families in Geary; and one daughter who became the wife of George Carper, son of Calahan C. Carper. Of these, Aaron A. has public notice.

Aaron A. Knight of above family ,in the year 1895, his age 23, her age 22," married Jerusia, daughter of Joseph H. Nutter, of Spencer District, near Richardson, village and post office. They at once made their home on part of the large ancestral lands of Left Hand, where to Aaron A. and Jerusia have been born some five or more children, at home with them now (1926). Aaron A. served as deputy sheriff of this county, years 1905 to 1909, inclusive, and has been elected and served many times as a member of the board of education of Geary District.


Source: History of Roane County, West Virginia, 1774-1927 William H. Bishop, Esq. p 577
Submitter: Sandy Spradling, November 28, 1999