Alfred Waterman Knight

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In the Federal Census of 1850, Alfred W. and Susan C. Knight, ages 42 and 41, are living at Coventry, RI. They have 7 children in the household: Amy W. 18, Cynthia M. 16, Phebe A. 14, Caroline A. 11, Mary J. 6, Daniel 5, and George 1. Alfred is a blacksmith.

In the Federal Census of 1860, the family is living at Willington, Tolland Co., CT. They have another child, Susan E. 9.

In 1870, they are still at Willington, but Alfred is listed as Henry Knight.

In 1880 they are still at Willington; daughter Susan E. age 29 is with them. Married son George and family are nearby.

According to Encyclopedia of American Biography, New Series, Vol 4 p 124, Alfred was a farmer and lived in Coventry, RI, until between April and November of 1859 when he moved to Willington, CT.

Alfred married Susan Carr Johnson 24 Feb 1828. Susan (daughter of Nicholas Whitford Johnson and Patience Matteson) was born 6 Sep 1808, Coventry, RI; died 2 Jul 1887, Lincoln, RI; was buried , Willington Hill Cemetery, Willington, CT. [Group Sheet]

1. Jeremiah Johnson Knight was born Abt 1830.
2. Amy Waterman Knight was born 22 Jan 1832.
3. Cynthia Matteson Knight was born 19 Dec 1833; died 1887.
4. Phebe Ann Knight was born 23 Feb 1836.
5. Caroline "Carrie" M. Knight was born 14 Aug 1838, Coventry, Kent Co., RI; died 29 Jan 1917, Central Falls, Providence Co., RI; was buried , Oak Grove Cemetery, Central Ave., Pawtucket, RI.
6. Mary Jennie Knight was born 4 Dec 1843, RI; died 28 Oct 1930, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co., MO; was buried , Mt. Mora Cemetery, St. Joseph, MO.
7. Daniel Francis Knight was born Abt 1845.
8. George Henry Knight was born Abt 1849.
9. Susan Ellen Knight was born Abt 1851, CT.

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He may have had additional sons: Joseph T. and Jeremiah F.

See Encyclopedia of American Biography: New Series, Volume 4, p. 123; Winfield Scott Downs, American Historical Company; American Historical Society, 1935.

According to notes from Dr. J. A. Remington, Jeremiah & Amey had another son who died in infancy. He also notes that Jeremiah married 2nd to Sally Fulton.

In the Federal Census of 1850, Jeremiah Knight 60 and wife Sarah 57 are living in Scituate, RI. With them are Jeremiah 17, Joseph 14, and Darius 81.

Jeremiah married Amey Waterman 1806. Amey (daughter of Olney Waterman and Mary Pitcher) was born Abt 1788, Cranston, Providence Co., RI; died Bef 1833. [Group Sheet]

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Please note that I am not certain Amey belongs in this family group, but I am including her based on notes by Dr. John A. Remington, as well as circumstantial evidence of time, place, and names suggesting it may be correct. This needs more research to confirm.

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According to notes from Dr. J. A. Remington, Darius had the following children by his first wife Hannah: Abby, Polly, Dinah, Elizabeth, Joseph, & Jeremiah.

Darius married Hannah Stone Abt 1788. Hannah (daughter of Jeremiah Stone) was born Abt Nov 1768; died 31 Aug 1828; was buried , Col. Joseph Knight Lot, Tunk Hill Rd., Scituate, Providence Co., RI. [Group Sheet]

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Hannah is mentioned as a daughter, wife of Darius Knight, in the 29 Nov 1816 will of her father, Jeremiah Stone of Scituate.

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"On 25 Apr. 1794, it was reported to the Town Council of Cranston that Olney Waterman is absent and left his wife and children so they are likely to be a public charge. Nathaniel Carpenter, "the present overseer of the . . ." (The Waterman Family, Vol 3, p 117; by Edgar Francis Waterman, 1954)

Olney's sons John P. at age 9 and William at age 3 were apprenticed in March 1794; John was apprenticed to William Sprague of Cranston, who died in 1795, so after that he was apprenticed to William Sprague's son of the same name.

I haven't found Olney Waterman in the 1790 census in RI, but there is one in Chester, Windsor, VT.

Olney married Mary Pitcher Abt 1784. Mary (daughter of John Pitcher and Mary Unknown) was born Abt 1759; died Abt Feb 1813, Cranston. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

For information on Mary's family, see The American Genealogist, Vol 58-59.

The death of Mary Waterman in her 52nd year was reported in the Providence Phenix of 6 Feb 1813. This pertain may pertain to this individual.

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Joseph was first cousin once removed to Elizabeth, his wife.

KNIGHT Col. Joseph, at Scituate, in 85th year. Had been member of council several years and colonel of Scituate Regiment 15 years; Feb. 27, 1825.

The will of Joseph Knight of Scituate, yeoman, is dated 6 June 1817, proved 11 Apr 1825. It mentions wife Elizabeth; sons Ezra, Darius, George, & Angell; dtrs Ziplha Potter & Martha Knight.

Joseph married Elizabeth Knight 28 Sep 1760, Cranston, Providence Co., RI. Elizabeth (daughter of Jonathan Knight and Martha Angell) was born Abt Jun 1743; died 12 Sep 1822, Scituate, Providence co., RI; was buried , Col. Joseph Knight Lot, Tunk Hill Rd., Scituate, Providence Co., RI. [Group Sheet]

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Elizabeth was first cousin once removed to Joseph, her husband.

KNIGHT Mrs. Elizabeth, wife of Col. Joseph, at Scituate, aged 79 years, Sept. 12, 1822; death.

"An Historical Sketch of the Town of Scituate, RI" by C. C. Beaman, July 4, 1876 - Phenix Capron & Campbell, Steam Book and Job Printers, 1877 - p 42:
Quote: About this time, March 18,1777, Elizabeth Knight writes from Scituate to her husband, who was with his troops at Warwick: "These lines are to let you know that we are all well at present. I want you to come home soon as you can, to see about getting some flax, for it is very scarce to be had. There are some men who want to be boarded at your house, and I want you to send to me whether you are willing to board them or not. So I remain your loving wife, Elizabeth Knight." There you see a woman of the old heroic time, -- quiet, diligent, deferring to her husband, subjecting herself to the circumstances of the time, and heartily embracing the good cause. In talking of the men of the Revolution we should never forget the women, whose sacrifices were great, and whose zeal and courage in the patriot cause was abounding.

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KNIGHT Joseph, of Scituate, and Elizabeth Knight, of Jonathan, of Cranston ; m. by William Burton, Justice, Sept. 28, 1760.

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The will of Stephen Waterman of Scituate, dated 16 Jan 1797 and proved April 1804, mentions wife Marcy; sons Olney & Stephen; dtrs Mary, Abigail, Phebe, & Sally.

WATERMAN Stephen, formerly of Cranston, at Scituate, in 84th year, March 28, 1804

Stephen married Mercy Brown Abt 1748. Mercy (daughter of Jabez Brown and Meribah Williams) was born Abt 1731; died 17 Sep 1810, Scituate, Providence Co., RI. [Group Sheet]

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WATERMAN Mary, widow of Stephen, at Scituate, in 80th year; buried at family burial ground, in Cranston. Sermon by Rev. Mr. Cornell, Sept. 17, 1810

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According to notes I received from Dr. John A. Remington, Mr. Pitcher kept a store in Knightsville.

PITCHER Capt. John, at Cranston, in 91st year, May 1, 1820

PITCHER Capt. John, at Cranston, in 91st year. Sermon by Rev. Mr. Wilson. Ecl. 12-1. May 1, 1820

He may have remarried after the death of his wife Mary:
PITCHER Mrs. Alice, wife of Capt. John, at Cranston, in 66th year, Dec. 22, 1804

John married Mary Unknown Abt 1757. Mary was born Abt 1737; died Abt 13 Aug 1792, Cranston, Providence Co., RI. [Group Sheet]

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I have made an assumption that this death record pertains to this particular Mary, wife of John Pitcher:
PITCHER Mrs. Mary, wife of Capt. John, at Cranston, in 55th year, Aug. 13, 1792; Providence, RI

PITCHER Mary, wife of Capt. John, at Cranston, in 55th year; sermon by Rev. Mr. Snow, Job