Here are some pictures of around Knottsville at various times. I’ve “stolen” these from the Knottsville Genealogy page on Facebook. This is an ongoing process and I’ll add descriptions as we go along.
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- Clement B. Mattingly, son of Zachariah Mattingly and Martha Ann Beaven. Born 1820 in Breckinridge Co., KY, died 1899 in Daviess Co., KY. Married three times: Mary Cordelia Dant – 1853, Ann Mariah Payne – 1858, and Sallie M. Brown – 1883. Had ten children, whose spouses include these Knottsville surnames: Millay, Bowlds, Payne, Haynes, Lanham and Roberts. Photo courtesy of William Patrick Hartlage.
Michael do you have any information as to where the hillside picture was taken?
No, I sure don’t. The description that was in Facebook said something like “..grounds at St. Lawerence at the turn of the century.” I’m going to try to get more pics out here plus the captions that are on Facebook. Maybe someone else that sees these will know more!
I feel like I have made a great discovery is finding this website. Thanks to whomever is responsible.
You are very welcome!! Thanks!
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My Mom was descended from Leonard Knott and was the last of her family to be born in Knottsville. She is still alive and living in Arizona. Her name is Mabel Knott Marshall and her parents were Lois and James Roy Knott. Thanks for the information about Knottsville and especially for the photo of Leonard Knott.
Janice – I’d love to contact you. I’m descended from Leonard as well. I moderate a Knottsville genealogy group on Facebook and would love for you to join us:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_205466080509
Thanks,
Dennis
my name is Teresa Knott Roos and my father was Paul Knott and I found his photo in the school picture immediately. I was so happy that it made me cry. My husband and I and my sister, Kathleen Knott Berg are coming to the deication to Leonard Knott in September.July 15,2011
Teresa – So glad you are coming. Where do you guys live? My name is Dennis Millay. Call me for more info on the marker dedication event. 404-374-9219.
My father was also descended from Leonard Knott and was born in Knottsville in 1907. His name was Hilary Knott. He was an uncle to Teresa Knott Roos and Kathleen Knott Berg. My father was one of 7 children, all of whom were born in Knottsville. Their parents were William and Mary Etta Coomes Knott. The seven children were Roy, Paul, Bernard, Mary William, Helena, Ellen, and Hilary Francis.
The word about the dedication is spreading throughout our family. I know there are upwards of at least 25 children and grandchildren of the 7 children of William and Mary Etta who plan to be in Knottsville on Sept. 17. They will come from several states including, Kentucky, Arizona, Indiana, and possibly South Carolina.
David – Please invite your family to join the Knottsville Genealogy Group on Facebook. Click the highlighted link to join:
http://www.facebook.com/groups/KnottsvilleGenalogy/
My name is Debbie (Recker) Ramirez and my grandfather was Paul Benedict Knott, born 1896 in Knottsville. My mother (Mary Dianne Knott Recker) was the oldest child of Paul. My mother passed away a few years ago, but her sisters – Teresa Knott Roos and Kathleen Knott Berg, as well as myself and my sister are planning on attending the dedication. We all live in Indiana.
I would love to know some of the baseball players name in the 1948 Knottsville Champs picture. My grandad, Daniel Haynes, played back in his early days and people always talked about his skills and how everyone called him Baney due to how fast he ran. I would love to find a picture of him with his baseball uniform. Thanks for the upkeep of this site.
Here is what is listed on the Knottsville facebook page for this picture:
Knottsville Ball Team, 1948 Pennant Winner; 1949 League Champions. Back row. L-Rt. Gus Higdon, Manager, Claritin Higdon, Les Keown, Paul Millay, Ray Keown, Billy Higdon. Ft.Row l-r ?, ? ,Tom Keown, Billy Estes, ? Duncan.
Thanks! We’re trying to get it more updated..
Jennifer, I remember when your grandad played ball…not sure if he played on my Dad’s(Gus Higdon) team…I don’t think he did. I do remember seeing him play and he was a vey good ballplayer…he played in the catcher’s position.
MY DAD’S HAD A UNCLE NAMED GUS HIGDON. DAD WAS BORN IN WHITESVILLE KY. 1919. DAD’S MOTHER’S PEOPLE WERE LANHAM;S
Billy, my dad was Gus Higdon. I never met your dad but I did know and remember your mom. So i have found another cousin.
William Louis Higdon (Billy) I just re-read your message and you are a grandson of Uncle Louis & Aunt Bessie not a son. Anyway it’s nice to know you.