Genealogy Part 9 of So-Called "Chief" "Retired Chief" "Senior Advisor" "Reactivated Retired Chief" Howard Franklin Knight Jr.'s Genealogical History:

George Myron Bigelow Civil War "Invalid Application and Certificate" dated July 07, 1914 (when he was an Invalid). "Widow's Pension Application and Certificate" was dated March 31, 1914 (after George Myron Bigelow had died. 

Vitals from the St. Johnsbury Caledonian - 1914 newspaper "extracts" regarding the death of William Henry Lyster. He was born September 22, 1832 in Durham, Quebec, Canada. He married to Cynthia P. Carter on June 10, 1861 in Frelighsburgh, Quebec, Canada. Three childen: Benton Randall, Morton J., Haddon W. Lyster. William Henry Lyster died August 14, 1914 in Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont. William's son Benton Randall Lyster married on October 08, 1902 in Lyndonville, Vermont to Gertrude M. Knight, daughter of George Warren Knight and Sarah Viola (nee: Dean).

Also, an article pertaining to Mrs. Frank W. Silsby and Mrs. Henry Watson of Lyndonville, Vermont, are in Greensboro this week, where there is a gathering of the family.

Death of Mildred Elizabeth Broadbelt (per the Whitefield, N.H. Town Report record) who died July 08, 1914 in Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire at the age of 20 years, 2 months and 26 days. She died of Consumption (Tuberculosis). She was the daughter of William Henry Broadbelt and Susan Elizabeth (nee: Knight) . She was born April 12, 1894 in Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont.

Vitals from the St. Johnsbury Caledonian newspapers "extracts" - 1914. (D) in Lyndonville - Miss Mildred Broadbelt died at the home of her aunt, Mrs. B.R. Lyster (Benjamin Randall Lyster who married to Gertrude M. Knight) of Whitefield, N.H. She had lived there since the death of her grandmother, Mrs. G. W. (George Warren) Knight (Sarah Viola nee: Dean). Her parents (William Henry Broadbelt and Susan Elizabeth Knight), brother (George H. Knight), two aunts (Anna Belle nee: Knight-Bowles and Susan Knight-Broadbelt) and grandmother (Sarah V. nee: Dean-Knight) all died of tuberculosis, and although everything possible was done, she could not be saved. Burial was here (Lyndonville, Vermont) (short article)

(Funeral) Personal - Mrs. James Combs and Alfred Broadbelt of Sherbrooke, P.Q., are visiting their sister, Mrs. A. F. Houghton, after attending the funeral of their niece, Miss Mildred E. Broadbelt, at Whitefield, N.H. (Page 8).

Certificate of Birth for Stuart Gibson Knight dated September 22, 1914 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. His parents were Franklin Warren Knight born in Lyndonville, Vermont "White" age 32 Occupation was Laborer in a Grain Store ~ Ida Mae (nee: Geer) born in Newark, Vermont also "White" and age 27 Occupation was Housewife. The "informant" for the informaton on this record of Birth for Stuart Gibson Knight was his mother Ida Mae (nee: Geer) Knight. The family lived in Newark, Vermont per the 1900 Federal Census.

Vital Record of Birth for Stuart Gibson Knight per the Vital Records Department in Vermont.

Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire Town Report (Deaths) for 1915. Leah Knight Lyster, died at 11 years, 7 months and 9 days of age. She was the daughter of Benton Randall Lyster and Gertrude M. (Knight). Per the Vitals from the St. Johnsbury Caledonian newspaper "extracts" (D) Whitefield, NH - Sept. 1, Leah Lyster, age 11 years. (D) Lyndonville - The deceased was the couple's oldest daughter and she died of Infantile Paralysis. She often visited her aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Haddon W. Lyster, and her grandmother, Mrs. William H. Lyster. (short article)

World War 1 Draft Registration Card dated September 12, 1918 of Franklin Warren Knight of Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont. He was born November 17, 1882. Age was 35 years and occupation was "Laborer". Contact person: Ida May (nee:Geer) Knight also of Danville, Vermont. Frank Warren Knight, himself, indicated that his Race was "White."

World War 1 Draft Registration Card September 12, 1918 of Franklin Warren Knight of Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont

Genealogy Part 8 of So-Called "Chief" "Retired Chief" "Senior Advisor" "Reactivated Retired Chief" Howard Franklin Knight Jr.'s Genealogical History:

Birth Record Card for Howard Franlin Knight (Sr.), born on August 18, 1912 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont to Frank Knight and Ida May Gear. Ida May (nee: Geer) is indicated to have been born in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont. Howard F. Knight, her 3rd child, is indicated to be "White"

Birth Certificate of Howard Franklin Knight, son of Franklin Warren Knight and Ida May (nee: Geer) dated August 18, 1912.

 

St. Johnsbury Caledonian newspaper "extract" dated August 21, 1912 of the birth of Howard Franklin Knight to Mr. and Mrs. Knight dated Aug. 18, 1912. (Howard Knight Sr. died in June 1985 in Goffstown, NH. Social Security issued in Connecticut - SSDI)

Death Certificate of George W. (Myron) Bigelow who died on March 11, 1914 in Lyndonville, Caledonia County, Vermont, the son of George W. Bigelow Sr. and Priscilla Hull. HIs Color was identified as being "White."

Marriage Record Card of Isabelle Eunice Silsby (daughter of Frank W. Silsby and Nancy Watson) and William George Knight dated June 12, 1912 in Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont.

Marriage Record Card for William George Knight (son of George L. Knight and Francis O'Neil) and Isabelle Eunice Silsby dated June 12, 1912 in Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont.

1912 St. Johnsbury, Vermont City Directory for Franklin Warren Knight and his family. He was teamster by occupation living at 29 Concord Avenue in St. Johnsury, Vermont. His wife was Ida Mae (nee: Geer) and their children Thelma, George, and Howard Knight.

Vitals from the St. Johnsbury Caledonian - 1914 newspaper "extracts" (Wednesday) of Lorenzo Arthur Bigelow and family were called to Lyndonville last week by the serious illness and death of his father. (short article, Page 8)

Genealogy Part 7 of So-Called "Chief" "Retired Chief" "Senior Advisor" "Reactivated Retired Chief" Howard Franklin Knight Jr.'s Genealogical History:

Death Certificate Record of George Warren Knight who died September 11, 1909 in Lyndonville, Caledonia County, Vermont, son of Samuel Knight and Julia Ann (nee: McGaffey). Color was "White."

George Warren Knight Death Record Card.

St. Johnsbury Caledonian 1908-1909 "extract" dated September 22, 1909 (Wednesday). (D) Died at Lyndon Center-Mr. and Mrs. B. (Benjamin) R. Lyster and daughter Leah, of Whitefield, N.H. have been stopping at the home of Rev. and Mrs. N.H. Lyster. Mrs. Lyster was called here by the death of her father, George Knight.

(D) Died at Lyndonville - Mr. Knight was born in Barnston, P.Q., 62 years ago. He grew up in Magog, P.Q., and at 18 went to work for the Passumpsic RR. Mr. Knight has suffered from Bright's disease and valvular heart trouble for about three years. In 1869 he married, Sarah Dean, of Nashua, NH. Three of their six children are dead: Mrs. Charles Bowles, Mrs. Broadbelt, whose dau., Mildred lives with her grandmother, and Viola Knight; surviving are, George of St. J., Mrs. Lyster, mentioned above, and Frank of this place. He also leaves two brothers, William and Joseph of Boston, and two sisters, Mrs. L. H. Goodell of Franklin, NH, and Mrs. S.E. Corey of Exeter, ME. (long article).

1910 Federal Census of Lyndon Township, Caledonia County, Vermont.

Household 12-107:

George W. Bigelow age 65 born in New Hampshire "White" Farmer

Rosina V. age 65

Frank W. Knight (Son-in-Law) age 27

Ida M. (Daughter) age 22

Thelma V. age 4

George W. age 3 months

Harry G. Geer (Grandson) age 27

Death Certificate of Sarah V. (nee: Dean) Knight who died November 14, 1911 in Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont. Informant was Benjmain R. Lyster of Whitefield, Coos County, New Hampshire.

According to the Vitals from the St. Johnsbury Caledonia 1910-1911 "extracts" dated November 22, 1911 (Wednesday), "Died in Lyndonville - Nov. 15, Mrs. George Knight, age 61 years. At her rooms in the Dodge building. She died of heart failure following the grip. Her maiden name was Sarah Dean, and she was born on July 16, 1850, at Lincolnville, ME. She married at Nashua, NH, on Nov. 17, 1869. Mr. Knight died at Lyndonville one Sept. 11, 1909. Three of their six children have died; Annie (Mrs. Charles Boles), Susie (Mrs. William Broadbelt), and Viola. Surviving are; George of Sherbrooke, Frank of this place, and Gertrude, (Mrs. Benton R. Lyster), and six grandchildren. One granddau. is Mildred Broadbelt. (medium article.)

Birth Certificate of George Warren Knight who was born January 09, 1910 in Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont and whom was identified as "White" on this Certificate. His parents were Franklin Warren Knight and Ida M. (Geer) Knight. Frank Knight was born in Lyndon, Vermont and his wife was born in Barnston, Quebec, Canada.

1912 Lydon, Caledonia County, Vermont City Directory Page 281

Frank W. Knight living in Lyndon, Vermont on rfd 2

George W. Knight, was traveling enginer for B & M, Lyndon

Genealogy Part 6 of So-Called "Chief" "Retired Chief" "Senior Advisor" "Reactivated Retired Chief" Howard Franklin Knight Jr.'s Genealogical History:

Caledonian Record newspaper dated March 01, 1899 (Wednesday) regarding Anna B. (nee: Knight) Bowles death. She died in Lyndonville, Orleans County, Vermont on February 22, 1899, at her home; Mrs. Charles Bowles, died of Consumption (Tuberculosis). Charles Bowles and Anna Belle Knight married in September 1899. She was the daughter of George W. Knight and Sarah Viola (nee: Dean).

June 27, 1900 Federal Census for Newark, Caledonia County, Vermont.

Household 98-98:

George W. Bigelow born N.H. Apr 1842 age 58

Rosina V. born Canada English Apr 1842 age 58

Harry G. Geer (grandson) born Vermont Dec 1882 age 17

Ida M. (granddaughter) born Canada English Jan 1889 age 11

Household 99-99

Arthur L. Bigelow born Canada (American Citizen) July 1876 age 23

Alida B. born Vermont Sept 1877 age 22

Gladys M. born Vermont Mar 1897 age 3

June 07, 1900 Federal Census for Newport, Orleans County, Vermont.

Household 68-69:

George Caswell born Aug 1874 age 25

Ada M. (nee: Bigelow) Geer-Caswell born Oct 1875 age 24

Josiah Caswell born Jan 1840 (father to George Caswell)

Eliza Caswell born Nov 1840 (mother to George Caswell)

Marriage Record Card of Bessie Estella (nee: Geer) and Lewis D. King dated March 08, 1902 in Newark, Caledonia County, Vermont. Bessie Estella Geer was born in Derby, Orleans County, Vermont in 1886, the daughter of Elmer Ellery Geer and Ada Melvina (nee: Bigelow).

Certificate of Marriage No. 17 dated December 01, 1903 in Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont of Frank W. Knight age 21 years. Occupation: Machinist. First marriage. Born in Lyndonville, Vermont. Father: Geo. W. Knight. Mother: Sarah (Dean) Knight. Ida D. Geer age 16 years. First Marriage. Born in Barnston, P.Q. Father: Elmer Geer. Mother: Ada (Bigelow) Geer. Marriage was performed on November 26, 1903 in West Burke, Caledonia County, Vermontby Charles G. Gorse, Minister of the Gospel.

Marriage Record Card for Ida D. Geer and Franklin Warren Knight.

St. Johnsbury Caledonian newspaper announcement dated December 09, 1903. "Frank Knight and Miss Ida Geer of West Burke were recently married, and are receiving the congratulations of their many friends."

St. Johnsbury Caledonian 1903-1905 newspaper "extract" dated December 09, 1903 reagrding Franklin Warren Knight and Ida D. Geer's marriage in West Burke, Vermont.

Birth Record Card for Thelma Viola Knight dated March 29, 1906 in Burke, Caledonia County, Vermont. Notice: Ida M. Geer's residence is Lowell, Massachusetts and that Thelma Viola Knight color-race was indicated to have been "white."

Perhaps the doctor, E. F. Root, MD was "color blind"?

Maybe the Knight-Geer family; mother, father,

and Thelma Viola Geer

were simply "hiding in plain sight"

????

Genealogy Part 5 of So-Called "Chief" "Retired Chief" "Senior Advisor" "Reactivated Retired Chief" Howard Franklin Knight Jr.'s Genealogical History:

Death Record of Minnie Geer dated December 05, 1884 in the Baptist Church Registry, Barnston, Quebec, Canada. Minnie Geer, daughter of George W. Geer and Mary Jennie (nee: Brown) Geer died December fifth and was buried the seventh of the same month. Aged eighteen years. S. A. Ives.

1891 Canadian Census for Barnston, Quebec, Canada dated April 21th, Page 16. Household 81: George W. Geer age 54 and his (2nd) second wife Minerva A. (nee: Kenison) . She was born in ca. 1842. They married March 17, 1883 in Derby, Orleans County, Vermont. George W. Geer's (1st) first wife Mary Jane (nee: Brown) Geer died on April 07, 1882 in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont.

 

1891 Canadian Census for Barnston, Quebec, Canada dated April 11th, Page 11. and 47:

Household 43:

George W. Bigelow age 49

Rosina V. (Hall) age 50

Lorenzo A. age 14

Household 44:

Almer (Elmer) Geer age 25

Ada M. (Bigelow) age 22

Harry (Myron) G. age 7

Bessie Estella age 5

Ida May age 2

Household 46:

Abram C. Allen age 56

Sophronia age 54

Jude Allen age 83

Section 1: Death Record of Susie Susan E. Elizabeth (nee: Knight) Broadbelt dated November 20, 1896 in Lydonville, Caledonia County, Vermont.

Section 2: Susan Elizabeth (nee: Knight) Broadbelt died of Consumption (Tuberculosis T.B.). She was born in Sherbrooke, P.Q., the daughter of George Warren Knight and Sarah Viola (nee: Dean).

Article in the Caledonian Record newspaper regarding the death of Susie Elizabeth Knight-Broadbelt, age 21 years 9 months and 15 days.

Section 1: Death Record of William Broadbelt dated December 23, 1897 in Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont. He was the son of John Broadbelt and June (maiden name unknown). William Broadbelt was born in England.

Section 2: William Broadbelt died of Consumption (Tuberculosis), age 27 years, in Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont. He was a Widower. His occupatioin was Railroad Conductor.

Genealogy Part 4 of So-Called "Chief" "Retired Chief" "Senior Advisor" "Reactivated Retired Chief" Howard Franklin Knight Jr.'s Genealogical History:

1880 Census for Derby, Orleans County, Vermont regarding George William Geer and his wife Mary Jane (nee: Brown) household. Line 103-101:

George Gear age 44

Mary J. age 37

Elmer age 16

Minnie age 12

Chestina age 9

Katie age 8

Bessie age 1

Bessie (Estella) Gear (or Geer) age 1 identified as "White" in the 1880 Census of Derby, Vermont in the household of her parents George Gear and Mary Jane (nee: Brown).

1881 Canadian Census for Barnston, Quebec, Canada regarding George Bigelow and his wife Rosina Victoria's household. Line 181-181.

George Bigelow

Rosina age 48

Ada M. age 12

Arthur L. age 4

Notice: Rosina's brother Joel Allen's wife, and children are listed just above, in household 180-180.

1881 Census Stanstead, Quebec, Canada regarding George Warren Knight and Sarah V. (nee: Dean) household. Line 204-220.

George Knight

Sarah Knight

Anna

George

Viola

Susan

Gertrude

Section 1: Birth Record for Franklin Warren Knight. Franklin Warren Knight was born November 17, 1882 in Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont.

Section 2: Franklin Warren Knight was the son of George Warren Knight and Sarah Viola (nee: Dean).

Section 1: Birth Record for Harry Myron Geer born on November 25, 1883 in Groton, Caeldonia County, Vermont to Elmer Ellery Geer and Ada Melvina (nee" Bigelow).

Section 2: Harry Myron Geer Birth Record document continued. Birthplace of father Elmer Ellery Geer is indicated to be Newport, Orleans County, Vermont.

Genealogy Part 3 of So-Called "Chief" "Retired Chief" "Senior Advisor" "Reactivated Retired Chief" Howard Franklin Knight Jr.'s Genealogical History:

McGaffey Genealogy Page 99: Julia Ann McGaffey married Samuel Knight, Jr., son of Capt. Samuel and Mehitable Goss Knight. Samuel Knight, Sr., was born in Athol, Mass., Dec. 09, 1783, in 1818 he married Mehitable Goss who was born in Hartland, Vt., Feb. 02, 1787. They went to Canada in 1803. Samuel Knight Jr. was born in Stanstead, May 8, 1825. The children of Samuel and Julia Ann McGaffey Knight were Joseph, William T., George W., Emma S., Mehiable, and Rosalie. Emma S. Knight daughter of Samuel was born in Stanstead, P.Q., Apr. 29, 1853, was educated there and Feb. 28, 1874 married Guy Brown of Holland, Vt., two daughter were born to them, Mabel Julia, born June 29, 1875; Maude M. born Nov 14, 1878; Mabel Julia married Thomas V. Sullivan, Jr., of Lynn, Mass., March 21, 1896. They have one daughter Ruth, born Apr. 22, 1903; Maude M. Brown married William Greenleaf of Lynn, Feb. 27 1896. Two sons and three daughters have been born to them, Frank S., Willam, Etta M., Sadie and infant not named at this writing. Emma S. Knight married for a second husband Simeon F. Corey of Lyndonville, Vt., Sept. 10, 1883, one son has been born to them, William T. Corey, born Nov. 3, 1885, he is being educated in Lynn high school. Mrs. Corey's address is 95 Alley St. Lynn, Mass.

McGaffey Genealogy Page 100: George W. Knight, son of Samuel and Julia McGaffey Knight, was born in Stanstead, P.Q. July 30, 1847, where he lived until 1855, when his father moved to Hatley, P.Q. and from there to Magog, P.Q. in 1857, and in 1866 reveived an appointment as customs officer and was stationed at Big Ford Corner, Barnston, P.Q.  and in 1870 was transfered to Stanstead Plain where he remained in the service until death. Geo. W. was educated in the public schools of Canada, with one term in the high school at Barnston. When he was 18 he went to St. Johnsbury, Vt. and worked there three months in the railroad shops and as fireman on a locomotive. He then went to Boston and worked one year in a moulding mill, then two years in Nashua, N.H., then went back to Boston and was employed in a sash and blind factory. While there he married Sarah V. Dean of Nashua, Nov. 17, 1869. They lived in Boston about two years, then moved to Stanstead where he worked as a carpenter. March 10, 1871 their first child was born, Annie Belle and Nov. 1871 they moved to Sherbrooke, P.Q. where he worked at his trade of carpenter. While living in Sherbrooke three children were born to them, Geo. H. born Sept. 30, 1872; Viola S. born Oct. 28 1873; Susan E. born Feb. 5, 1875. In April 1878 he was employed by J.C. Jones, bridge master on the Passumpsic R.R. and moved to Rock Island, P.Q. and while there another child, Gertrude M. was born to them May 5, 1878, they lived at Rock Island about four years, then moved to Lyndonville, Vt., where they now reside. Nov. 17, 1882 another child Frank W. was born to them. Mr. Knight is general foreman of the car department of the Passumpsic division of the B. & M. R.R. having been in continuous service with this road for nearly twenty seven years. Annie Belle Knight, daughter of Geo. W. married Chas. H. Bowles, Sept. 1889. Their children were, Eleana, born May 29, 1893; Obid, born March 7, 1899, died Aug. 23, 1902. Mrs. Bowles died in 1899. Geo. H. Knight, son of Geo. W. born Sept. 30, 1872, married Lilla Nichols of Lyndon in June 1894, have one daughter, Ethel, born Feb. 5, 1895; Viola S. Knight was born Oct. 28, 1873, and died with quick consumption Dec. 30, 1893; Susie E. Knight, born Feb. 5, 1875, married William H. Broadbelt, Sept. 19, 1893. They had two children, Mildred E. born Apr. 12, 1894; Hayden Wm., born Nov. 7, 1895. Mr. and Mrs. Broadbelt both died of quick consumption and the two children are living with their grandmother, Mrs. Geo. W. Knight, who was appointed their guardian. Gertrude M. Knight, born May 5, 1878, married Benj. H. Lyster, Oct. 1902. They have one child, Leah Knight, born Jan. 9, 1904, reside at Concord, Vt. Frank W. Knight born Nov. 17, 1882, married Ida M. Geer Nov. 26, 1903. Rosalie Knight, daughter of Saml. Knight and granddaughter of David McGaffey was born at Stanstead, P.Q. Aug. 17, 1855, married to Everett A. Wheeler, Dec. 22, 1874, they reside at Franklin Falls, N.H., their children are (1) Myrtie Rose, born Sept. 27, 1875 in Orange, N.H. married William F. Ballou, Jan. 22, (1900)....... 

McGaffey Genealogy Page 101: A son was born to them Sept. 15, 1903, who only lived a few hours. (2) Edward Harvey, born in Groton, N.H., June 23, 1879, married Bertha May Kirk, June 22, 1901. They have one daughter, Evon Louise born June 9, 1902.

(3) Leona Alberta, born in Orange, Apr. 8, 1882.

(4) Lizzie Ardelle, born in Bristol, N.H. Dec. 12, 1885.

(5) Lillian Maude, born in Bristol, N.H. Aug. 11, 1891.

These children were all educated at Franklin Mills, which is their present residence.