Genealogy Part 19 of So-Called "Chief" "Retired Chief" "Senior Advisor" "Reactivated Retired Chief" Howard Franklin Knight Jr.'s Genealogical History:

Copy of Death Certificate regarding George Warren Knight who died on August 16, 1971 age 61 years in Berlin, Washington County, Vermont. He was identified as White." He was divorced. George Warren Knight married to Lillian (nee: Nichols). He was born January 09, 1910 in Lyndon Center, Caledonia County, Vermont to Franklin Warren Knight and Ida May (nee: Geer).  

Certificate of Death for Gerald Henry Tanner, Sr. who died Hanuary 02, 1978 in Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont at the Pine Knoll Nursing Home. He was widowed. His wife was Abbie Priscilla (nee: Caswell) . He was born July 09, 1899 to Chester Tanner and Melissa (nee: Gray)

The Journal newspaper article dated May 19, 1882 of West Fairlee, Vermont regarding Marion Corabelle (nee: Coo) Knight - Johnson. "The cardinals are back in West Fairlee at the feeder at Marion Johnson's home."

June 15, 1985 Obituary of the Union Leader newspaper. "Howard F. Knight (Sr.) GOFFSTOWN - Howard F. Knight, 72, formerly of Manchester and Nashua, died Saturday in Hillsborough County Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Vermont and was a machinist for Improved Machinery Co., a division of Ingersoll Rand. Family members include a son, Howard F. Knight of Thetford Center, Vermont; two daughters, Mrs. Royal (Ida) Michaud of Merrimack, N.H., Mrs. Cora Minnie of New Orleans, Louisanna; nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a brother Stuart Knight of Massachusetts; a sister, Mrs. Thelma Clancy of Chula Vista, California; several nephews, nieces and cousins. A graveside funeral service will be held in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery, Nashua, Tuesday at 2 a.m. There will be no calling hours. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart, Assn., New Hampshire Affiliate, in care of Mrs. Johanne Quinn, 15 Century Road, Nashua Nh. 03096. The Farwell Funeral Service, 18 Lock St., Nashua, is in charge of arrangements.

Death Certificate of Gerald Henry Tanner, Jr. who died on March 10, 1986 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. He was born on June 02, 1926 in Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont to Gerald Henry Tanner, Sr. and Abbie Priscilla (nee: Caswell). He was married to Amy Estella (nee: Reed). He was identified as "White."

This document clearly and obviously is in Howard Franklin Knight, Jr.'s handwriting. This letter was from the Incorporated Northeast Woodlands - Coos Band - Pisowakamigw Wobanakiak, Western Abenaki Alliance - Abenaki Republic (The People of The Dawn), The Algonquin Confederation of Indigenous People's, Office of the CHIEF - RFD #2 530-A, Newport Vermont 05855 (802) 234-5306 (Unlisted)

Dated 07 January 1993
Chief Paul Pouliot, and To Whom it Concerns,
Coos Council, Abenaki Republic
Red Hawk Lodge
160 Daily Drive
Franklin, Mass.
Dear Chief Pouliot, and To Whom it Concerns;
This letter is issued to allay any concerns that they may have in regards to the leadership of the Coos Peoples during this turbulent period due to the recent meeting in Swanton.
I. Chief Howard F. Knight Jr. (Chief Rushing Water) do hereby declare, in short and sweet terms, that I support Chief Paul W. Pouliot (Chief Spirit Hawk) in whatever decisionis he may make as the new Chief of the Coos, which took effect upon the day of the meeting in Swanton, VT. I am officially retired as Chief, having been Chief for 10 years. It was, and it is, time for new leadership, and it is even clearer now that Chief Spirit Hawk is the leader that the Coos Peoples need at this juncture in its history.
I am still Chief of the Turtle Clans of the Coos People, but I am retired as the Coos Tribal Band Chief. I will be available to Chief Spirit Hawk for advice, if he asks, or whatever else, otherwise I will not speak. I ask all to support the new Coos Chief in all he does.
Respectfully submitted with Warmest Regards to all of the Coos Peoples.
Ret'd Chief Howard F. Knight, Jr. (Chief A.K.A. Rushing Water)
c.c. Tribal Judge Spirit Wind (Robert H. Maynard)
Tribal Genealogist Looking Glass (Raymond Lussier)
Tribal Mother Firewoman (Jacqueline Emerton)
Matriarch: Fox Clan
Retired Chief Howard F. Knight, Jr.
Northeast Woodlands - Coos Tribe
Abenaki Republic - Algonquin Confederation
R.F.D. #2, Box 530 - A Alderbrook Road
Newport, Vermont 05855

So, what was Howard Franklin Knight, Jr. up to in creating this document? It appears that his intention (based on subsequent words and actions by him after writing this document) that he was merely ONLY TEMPORARILY handing Paul Wilson Pouliot "the reins" or "Chief" title only UNTIL "the heat left the kitchen". Whereupon Howard Knight, Jr. wanted the alleged "Chieftonship" returned back to him, but then Paul Pouliot got used to the title, and wouldn't give it back, which pissed off Howard F. Knight, Jr., and so in May of 1994 and later in July 1994 Howard F. Knight with the help of Homer St. Francis, Sr., began to create a "smear campaign" against Paul Wilson Pouliot. Or was it all just a collusion between Pouliot and Knight to create yet another Inc. group in Massachusetts, to create the illusion and delusion of a self-created so called Incorporate Abenaki Nation?

As one will see in future documents, this alleged "retirement" of Howard F. Knight Jr. was repeated; again, and again, and again. These "retirement's" are documented factually.

 

May 02-08, 1993 newspaper article: "Howard Knight-Chief Rushing Waters-formerly of Thetford and now of Newport, Vermont prepares for a ceremony to honor Newbury's Indian Joe Sussuph during Abenaki Cultural Heritage Week which was held May 02 to May 08th, 1993. Photo by Marion Gibson. (Minnie Florence nee: Davidson, Howard's wife is standing and her husband Howard F. Knight Jr. is kneeling.)

November 02, 1994 The Journal Opinion Page 08: "Perspective on candidates, To the Editor: Many Abenaki and other native Americans, as well as many non-native people living within the ancient Cowasuck-Coos territory of Vermont, have been calling and asking me, as one of the leaders in the Abenaki Nation, to speak out in regards to which of the candidates should be considered by them in upcoming election on Nov. 8 (1994). I must make it clear that I cannot, I will not, and I do not speak as the chief spokesman of the Cowasuck Council of the Abenaki Nation; but I can, I will and I do speak as a registered voter and as a citizen of the state of Vermont. I look at the candidates throughout the ancient Cowasuck-Coos territory of Vermont. I look at them from the perspective of the ancient Abenaki attributes and laws of respect, straight-forward dealings based upon honor, personal integrity and their strength of personal intergrity, plus one of the most important attributes known as simple family oriented values. From my perspective, as I see it, based upon personal talks and intereviews in my home and elsewhere with the candidates or their personal representatives, or with those who are clearly informed in regards to the candidates and their positions on the issues, the following list of candidates are those that either I will personally vote for or for whom I would vote if I lived in the areas/districts mentioned, and I recommend them to all the voters, whether they be Abenaki, other Native Americans onr non-natives residing within the respective areas/districts mentioned: U.S. Senate, Matt Mulligan, Ind.; U.S. Representatives, no recommendation, no comment; Governor, Homer St. Francis, Ind., (write-in); Lt. Governor, Barbara Snelling, Rep.; State Senate, Orange County, Stephen Webster, Rep.; Orange/Caledonia, Julius Canns, Rep. and Robert Ide, Rep. (with reservations); State House, Thetford area, Ruth Dwyer, Rep.; Bradford area, no recommendation; Newbury area, Peter Mallary, Dem.; Barnet/St. Johnsbury area, Leigh Larocque, Rep.; Cabot/Peacham area, Caleb Pitkin, Dem. In Orange County, in the sheriff's campaign, it is like in Caledonia and Essex Counties, no recommendation. With the newest disclosures in the news media, since I am a student of the U.S. Constitution, I would have to say that the use of the sheriff's department for delivery of personal letters and threats, without a court order to back it up, is clearly unconstitutional, as well as a violation of civil rights and political intimidation. Our freedoms and our rights are hanging by a thread as it is here in the socialist state of Vermont. Howard F. Knight Jr. Newport, VT P.S. There are only three writs allowed by the U.S. Constitution, and clearly a writ of harassment is unconstitutional, as well as illegal.

Sunday, March 31, 1996 The Providence Sunday Journal, Page B-01 and B-14: Abenaki Tribes celebrate unity~The event in Atteboro brings representatives of more than a dozen different East Coast Indian tribes. By: Christian D. Berg, Journal-Bulletin Staff Writer in Attleboro, Massachusetts. SEE BELOW FOR FULL ARTICLE TRANSCRIPTION.

Also NOTE: "Eagle Warrior of the Sun" left (that is a mis-identification, because THAT IS Howard Franklin Knight Jr. on the left in this photograph), catches up on tribal news with "Big Bear Claw" (Darrell Richard Larocque).

 

Sunday, March 31, 1996 The Providence Sunday Journal, Page B-01 and B-14: Abenaki Tribes celebrate unity~The event in Atteboro brings representatives of more than a dozen different East Coast Indian tribes. By: Christian D. Berg, Journal-Bulletin Staff Writer in Attleboro, Massachusetts. "More than 100 Native Americans from throughout New England and eastern Canada gathered here yesterday to share their ancient heritages, practice sacred customs and offer prayers of peace. Sponsored by the National Federation of the Republic of the Sovereign Abenaki Nation, Grand Council of Southern New England, the event brought together representatives of Abenaki councils from across their territory. The Abenaki nation is made up of more than a dozen different East Coast tribes stretching from the Maritime Provinces in Canada south to North Carolina. Yesterday, for the first time ever in Southern New England, the Abenakis gathered at Bethany Congregational Church on Newport Avenue before making a short "unity walk" to a field at Hill Roberts School on Roy Avenue, where traditional ceremonies were held. Along the way, many members of the gathering eagerly shared their reasons for being there. "It's like a big family reunion," said Lester Little Fox, 57, of Quebec (Claim(s)(-ed) to be "Montagnais Indian from Quebec, Canada", was "Medicine Man" for Ralph Skinner Swett's, Clan of the Hawk, Inc., over in Evansville, Orleans County, Vermont. See Business Card Below). "To me, it's like coming home again, because we all have to live in the white man's world, but when we come together, we are home. It brings a spirit to my heart and uplifts me." For Rushing Water, 54, of Newport, Vt. (Howard Franklin Knight Jr.) the day was a call for unity and peace among the Abenaki peoples. When Europeans began to settle North America, said

 

(Page B-14) Rushing Water, the Abenaki nation was divided and the tribes turned against one another. Now, more than 300 years later, they are coming together as one. "We're trying to bring an end to the warfare and the fighting," said Rushing Water, who is the chief of the Grand Council of the Cowasuck Tribe, from Vermont. "We're all one nation, and this is part of the healing process to bring us all together, if we don't come together and unify, we're going to lose it all." And while Rushing Water (Howard Franklin Knight Jr) said that unity among the tribes is essential, it is just the first step in bringing about the ultimate answer to their prayers, which is peace among all peoples. "We've got to go beyond all that," he said. "We've got to reach out to all races -yellow, black, white and red-because we've got our children and that is our future." Eagle Warrior of the Sun, a 53-year-old member of the Lakota tribe from Derby, Vt., offered his own spin on the peace issue. "I hope and pray that peace will come between the tribes and all people, but we can only find peace without our hearts. It begins at home," Eagle Warrior said. Upon arriving at the field at Hill Roberts School, several tribesman lit a fire in the center of the sacred circle, after which Chief Walter Watso, leader of the Abenaki nation, opened the ceremonies by offering a wampum peace belt to Raymond "Looking Glass" Lussier of Attleboro, Massachusetts, chief of the Grand Council of Southern New England. Everyone was invited to be blessed with smoke from the fire and enter the sacred circle, where Wildcat, a 69-year-old Micmuc from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia offered a prayer and advice to his kinsmen before a celebration of native dancing. Wildcat admonished his fellow Indians that religion is not just for sacred ceremonies, but for every day of their lives. "Being an Indian is a spiritual ways to conduct our worship. Once you can respect a tree and the ground you walk on like another human being, then we will begin to be human beings" to one another.

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Genealogy Part 18 of So-Called "Chief" "Retired Chief" "Senior Advisor" "Reactivated Retired Chief" Howard Franklin Knight Jr.'s Genealogical History:

Orange County Court. June Term 1954. Page 297. No. 9208 Peter P. Plant and Fred A. Jones (N.H.). Marion C. Knight v. Howard F. Knight (Divorce)

BE IT REMEMBERED, that on the 25th day of November, A.D. 1953, Marion C. Knight of Thetford in the County of Orange and State of Vermont, filed in the office of the Clerk of the County Court within and the County of Orange, her libel for divorce against Howard F. Knight then of Rockingham, in the County of Windham and State of Vermont, setting forth therein, in substance, that on the 29th day of May A.D. 1937 at Derby in the County of Orleans and State of Vermont she was lawfully joined in marriage with the said Howard F. Knight by Rev. W.H. May, a Minister of Gospel, then and there duly authorized to solemnize marriage under the laws of the State of Vermont; that the maiden name of the said libellant was Marion Corabelle Cook; and alleging as the cause for divorce, adultry, and praying that for said cause the Court would grant her a bill of divorce from the said Howard F. Knight, all as more fully and at large appears by said original libel for divorce now on file herein. Said cause being duly entered and docketed in said Court, the same is continued to the present term thereof, begun and held at Chelsea on the first Tuesday in June, A.D. 1954, when the libellant comes with her attorneys, Peter P. Plante, Esq. and Fred A. Jones, Esq. of Lebanon, N.H. to prosecute and the libellee enters into a stipulation with said libellant and makes no contest herein and hearing is had on June 2, 1954. Said cause was continued for entry to June 10, 1954.

WHEREUPON, it appearing by plenary proof that the residence of the libellant is in this County and the facts set forst as to adultry are true, it is hereby ordered  adjudged and decreed that the said libellant have a bill of divorce from the said libelle, and the Court makes written order in the words and figures following:

"The above entitled cause came on for hearing before the Orange County Court at Chelsea on June 2, 1954. Present, Holden, P.J., Tilson and Allen, JJ. The libellant appeared in person and by Frederick A. Jones, Esq., by leave of the Court previously granted. The libellee Howard F. Knight did not appear in peson nor by attorney although the record indicates he has counsel of record.

Upon consideration of the evidence received in the cause, it is hereby ORDERED ADJUDGED AND DECREED

1. A divorce is granted to the libellant (Marion Corabelle nee: Cook - Knight) on the ground the libellee (Howard Franklin Knight, Sr.) has committed adultry, Decree nisi.

2. The care and custody of the minor children of the parties, to wit, Howard F. Knight, Jr., Cora M. Knight and Ida J. Knight is decreed to the libellant Marion C. Knight.

3. Exclusive possession and ownership of the farm and buildings of the partiies siutated in Thetford, together with the furniture, furnishings and all the farm equipment, including the 1946 Willeys Jeep automobile, is granted to the libellant, Marion C. Knight, exclusive of the natural rights of the libellee, Howard F. Knight.

4. The libellee, Howard F. Knight, shall have the right to see the minor children of said parties on every other Saturday, and this right shall include his right to take the children with him for the day, or any of them, but they are to be returned to the home premises by sxi o'clock in the evening.

5. The libellee, Howard F. Knight, shall pay to the libellant, Marion C. Knight for the support of said minor children, the sum of Twenty Dollars per week.

Dated at Chelsea in the County of Orange and the State of Vermont this 2nd day of July, A.D. 1954. James S. Holden, Harry F. Tilson, L. B. Allen, Judges, Orange County Court, June Term, 1954"

Decree nisi granted June 10, 1954

Decree absolute ordered to be issued December 10, 1954

A true record. Attest, Ernest H. Kennedy, Deputy Clerk.

Sheffield, Caledonia County, Vermont Copy of Certificate of Death for Abbie Priscilla (nee: Caswell) Tanner. Abbie died September 04, 1969 in Sheffield, Caledonia County, Vermont. She was "White" and age 68. She was born October 02, 1900 to George Albert Cawell and Ada Melvina (nee: Bigelow) Geer - Caswell. Her husband was Gerald Tanner.

August 21, 1956 New York Ship Passenger List John Gilbody 24 1/2 School Street Hanover, New Hampshire 892569 ENGLAND - Marion Gilbody Address as above, 892569 VERMONT. Franconia (Ship's name) arriving at port of New York on the 21st of April, 1956.

Death Certificate for Maurice Jay Caswell, son of George Albert Caswell and Ada Melvina (nee: Bigelow) Geer - Caswell who died July 14, 1957 in Coventry, Orleans County, Vermont at the age of 52 year, 3 years and 11 days. He was indentified as "Cau." or another word for "White." He was born on April 03, 1905 in Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont.

Certificate of Death Record, State of New Hampshire for Franklin Warren Knight who died Septemeber 14, 1959 in Claremont, Sullivan County, New Hampshire at the age of 76 years. HIs usual residence was North Charlestown, N.H. He was identified as "White." He was born November 17, 1882 to "unknown" mother and father. Actually, they were George Warren Knight and Sarah Viola (nee: Dean). Frank W. Knight's wife was "Susan" (did he remarry after Edith nee: Fortier - Manchester?) of North Charlestown, N.H. Informant was Mrs. Susan Knight.

Texas Department of Health Bureau of Vital Statistics. Cycle: 01 through 99 1966 Births. Page 1890. Franklin Warren Knight II 015 April 29 (1966) M (Male) Mother: Minnie Florence (nee: Davidson) . Father: Howard Franklin Knight JR.

Nashua Telegraph newspaper article Page 06,  dated September 17, 1966 regarding Ida Jane (nee: Knight) and marriage to Lewis J. Theos, Jr. Derry (N.H.) - Miss Ida Jane Knight, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard F. Knight of 13 Terrace street, Nashua, became the bride of Lewis J. Theos, Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis J. Theos of Londonderry, in a double ring ceremony at Derry Village. The bride wor a street length sheath of white lace over bridal satin fasioned with round neck and long sleeves. Her shoulder length veil was caught to a Dior bow. She wore a corsage of pinkheart roses and white glamelias. Mrs. James Kevilik of Derry wore a dress of yellow embossed cotton with matching accessories and a corsage of yellow roses and purpe glamelias. James Kelvlik was best man. The bride is a graduate of Nashua High school and the bridegroom attended Pinkerton Academy and graduated from Alverne High school, Hudson. Both are employed at Electronic Plastics in Derry. After a trip to Vermont, they will reside on Hardy rd, Londonderry.

Copy of Death Certificate for Ethel Mae Knight. She died October 10, 1966 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. She was the daughter of George Knight and Lillian (nee: Nichols), having been born on February 03, 1896 in Everett, Massachusetts. Her Color or Race was identified as "White." The informant on the certificate was Ethel Mae Knight's cousin, Mrs. Dexter Grant of Lyndonville, Vermont.

Exhibit # 17 regarding Howard Franklin Knight Jr., of the Arthur J. Marchand Corporate Protest Hearing dated January 26, 1993. This is the application form for membership into the Eastern Woodlands Band of the Abenaki Nation (Pisowakamigw Wobanakiak, Inc.) created by Richard "Blackhorse" Phillips, etc. LINK: http://reinventedvermontabenaki.blogspot.com/2010/02/eastern-woodlands-band-of-abenaki.html

Document 01: Exhibit #17 Page 01. Application for Enfranchisement/ Membership/ Citizenship by Howard Franklin Knight Jr. "OK by Chief Richard Phillips SWN" of the Eastern Woodlands Band Of The Abenaki Nation (Pisowakamigw Wobanakiak).

I hereby apply for membership in the Eastern Woodlands Band of the Abenaki Nation. I certify that I am an Indian or a Descendants of an Indian who is indigenous to the North American Continent. I understand that my application will be carefully reviewed and must be approved by the Tribal Council. I understand that if I am Accepted, I must relinquish my membership in any other Band or Tribe of Indians, and that my failure to do so will constitute an automatic forfeiture of any and all rights acquired because of my membership in the Eastern Woodlands Band of the Abenaki Nation as provided in the By-Laws thereof. Signature of Applicant: Howard F. Knight Jr. RFD.#1, Box 15 in Thetford Center, Vermont 05075. Birthdate: 31 May 1941 Phone: None.

Name of Indian Relative: Ida May GEAR. Band: Odenak Reservation Band No: Pierreville, Que., Canada Relationship: Grandmother.

Children Under 18 Years Old: Franklin Warren Knight III Age: 15 Date of Birth April 29, 1966; Roberta Rene Knight Age: 13 Date of Birth: September 16, 1968; Sheila Marie Knight Age: 13 Date of Birth: September 16, 1968. (Roberta and Sheila Knight were twins, born in Germany).

Was "Ida May Gear" (grandmother to Howard F. Knight Jr., wife of Franklin Warren Knight. Married on November 26, 1903, mother to Howard Franklin Knight Sr.) actually born or from Odanak, Quebec, Canada? The birth records for her four children, Thelma Jane b. 1906 East Burke; George Warren b. 1910 Lyndon Center; Howard Franklin b. 1912 St. Johnsbury; and Steward/ Stuart Gibson b. 1914 St. Johnsbury pretty much indicate that their mother Ida M. Geer/ Gear was born in Barnston, Quebec, Canada (just above Holland, Orleans County, Vermont) to Elmer Geer and Ada M. Bigelow.

Document 02: Exhibit #17 Page 02. Eastern Woodlands Band Of The Abenaki Nation (Pisowakamigw Wobanakiak) Card numbers 302, 303, 304,305,306,307. Recognition For Clan Recognition:__________ a belt of wampum. We, the undersigned members of the Eastern Woodlands Band of the Abenaki Nation (Pisowakamigw Wobanakiak), an Indian Tribal Corporation Incorporated under the laws of the State of Vermont, do hereby petition the Tribal Council for recognition as a Clan pursuant to the provisions of Article VI (6), Section 4 of the Tribal By-Laws, as amended, and we have chosen: Howard F. Knight Jr. (Chief Rushing Water) #302. (Name of person selected as Clan Chief) to serve as our Clan Chief and representative on the Tribal Council.
Signature: ~ Birth: ~ Place of Residence: ~ Band Card No:
Cora May (nee: Knight) Webre 7 July 1945 Gramerey, Louisiana Card No. 314.
Belle Lee Kimball Webre Gramerey, Louisiana Card No. 317.
Virginia Batchelder Webre Gramerey, Louisiana Card No. 318.
Ida Jane (nee: Knight) Theos 17 june 1948 Hudson, New Hampshire Card No. 319.
Richard Theos Hudson, New Hampshire Card No. 320.
Timothy Theos Hudson, New Hampshire Card No. 321.
Debra Ann (nee: Knight) Scott Natick, Massachusetts Card No. 311.
Gary Stuart Scott Natick, Massachusetts Card No. 313.
Stuart (G. Knight) Jr. Natick, Massachusetts Card No. 310
Minnie F. (nee: Davidson) Knight 20 Dec 1946 Thetford Center, VT Card No. 303.
Franklin W. Knight II 29 April 1966 Thetford Center, VT Card No. 304.
Roberta R. Knight 16 Sept 1968 Thetford Center, VT Card No. 305.
Sheila M. Knight 16 Sept 1968 Thetford Center, VT Card No. 306.
Dorothy Davis (Dot) Brookline, N.H. Card No. 315.
John William Davis 1964 Brookline, N.H. Card No. 316.
Stuart (Gibson Knight) Sr. 22 Sept 1914 Holliston, Mass. Card No. 308.
Kenneth Knight 1965 Holliston, Mass. Card No. 312.
Rose Marie Knight Holliston, Mass. Card No. 309.
Howard F. Knight Sr. 18 Aug 1912 Goffstown, N.H. Card No. 307.
CLAN TOTEM: Rushing Water in Moonlight (Name of Clan)

This Application for Membership by Howard F. Knight Jr. MUST have been filled out in the year 1981, since Franklin W. Knight II was born in April 1966. If Howard Jr. and Minnie's son was born in 1966 and was 15 years old at the time of this document being created, then the time frame for this Application would be in 1981. Later, in Exhibit #33 Howard F. Knight Jr. states that, "he joined the Coos Tribal Band and took my seat on the Tribal Council as a Clan Chief representing my family Clan, in about June or July of 1980". If that were the case, then Franklin Warren Knight II, would have been 14 years and 2 months of age at the time of this Application being filled out by Howard F. Knight Jr., thereby Howard's son would not have been 15 years old.

So, NOW that one has seen and reviewed the Vital Record Documents from 1846 onward through time and pertaining to Ida May (nee: Geer) Knight and her ancestors, and their descendants, DOES ANYONE SEE ANY CONNECTION TO Odanak, or to Pierreville, Quebec, Canada? Does anyone FIND any indication of her being Abenaki, identified or identifying on any level shape or form as such?

When Howard Franklin Knight Jr. came to Vermont "from wherever" Texas he began to "reinvent and re-create himself" based on LIES, DISTORTIONS, DECEPTION, and DECEIT. He knows it, I know it, and now we all know it.

Betting dollars to donuts, Howard Franklin Knight, Jr. was and is lying about his alleged Native Abenaki Cowasuck connection(s) that NEVER existed in the first place! How much more "stories" coming from Howard Franklin Knight, Jr. are just fraudulant made-up "stories" that he self-created over the years since 1979-1980?! I do wonder.

Since Howard F. Knight Jr. was "rubbing elbows" with the likes of the late (deceased) Homer St. Francis, Walter Watso, Darrell Larocque, Raymond Looking Glass Lussier, Robert H. Maynard, David Decoteau dit Hill, Brian Chenevert, and of course Nancy Lee (nee: Millette) Cruger - Lyons - Doucet.....

My mother always said, "You are the company that you keep..." so if Howard Knight Jr. has documentarily been shown to have lied, not once, not twice, but more than can be counted, regarding what he's said in the past regarding the Abenaki/Cowasuck.....well what does that make anyone whose "rubbed elbows" with him?!

Thieves and Liars, Deceiver's and Manipulator's know no shame or guilt!

If Howard Franklin Knight, Jr. was and is willing to LIE and DISTORT his own grandmother Ida May (nee: Geer) Knight's historical and genealogical history, WHAT ELSE HAS HOWARD F. KNIGHT JR been willing to lie about?!

Yet, ONWARD must this blog go, to show and provide the further documentary evidence regarding Howard Franklin Knight's historical record of lying, deceiving, manipulating and insulting the very Abenaki People, Ancestors and descendants alike with his b.s.

....and this includes so many more "players" of the Reinvented Vermont and New Hampshire so-called "Abenaki."

Genealogy Part 17 of So-Called "Chief" "Retired Chief" "Senior Advisor" "Reactivated Retired Chief" Howard Franklin Knight Jr.'s Genealogical History:

Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont Death Record Card for Harry Myron Geer dated January 15, 1944. He was born November 27, 1883 Harry Gilbert Geer in Groton, Caledonia County, Vermont to Elmer Gear and Ada (nee: Bigelow). He was 60 years, 1 month and 18 days old at the time of his death. Harry Geer's wife was Vera (nee: Little) age 50 years. Informant was Mrs. Gerald Tanner of Lyndonville, Caledonia County, Vermont. Harry Gilbert (or Myron) Geer was identified as "White."

Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont Death Certificate for Harry Myron Geer dated January 15, 1944. He was born November 27, 1883 Harry Gilbert Geer in Groton, Caledonia County, Vermont to Elmer Gear and Ada (nee: Bigelow). He was 60 years, 1 month and 18 days old at the time of his death. Harry Geer's wife was Vera (nee: Little) age 50 years. Informant was Mrs. Gerald Tanner of Lyndonville, Caledonia County, Vermont. Harry Gilbert (or Myron) Geer was identified as "White."

Caledonian-Record Obituary dated shortly after January 15, 1944 regarding the death of Harry Gilbert Geer. "Funeral services for Harry Geer, who passed away at his home on the West Burke road on Jan. 15, were held at the Woods & Trefren parlors on Monday, the Rev. Hugh Thompson officiating. Many friends attended and the floral tributes were very beautiful. Internment was in the family lot at Lyndon Center. Harry Geer was born in Groton, Nov. 25, 1883, the son of Elmer and Ada (Bigelow) Geer. On Nov. 13, 1926 he was united in marriage to Miss Vera Little of Laconia, N.H., who survives him. To this union were born two children, both dying in infancy. Surviving relatives besides the widow are a sister, Mrs. Estella King, of Massachusetts, a brother, Clayton Caswell of Chester Depot, a half-brother, Maurice Caswell of the Lake Road, a half-sister, Mrs. Gerald Tanner of Lyndon Center, an uncle, Lorenzo Arthur Bigelow of Lebanon, N.H., and several nieces and nephews. Harry had lived on the West Burke road since 1902, and for many years operated a truck team in Lyndonville and vicinity. His health began to fail and he has not been able to do any work for the past two years.

St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont Brightlook Hospital Birth Record Card, dated June 14, 1944 for Eugene Maurice Caswell, son of Maurice Jay Caswell and Frances Gladys (nee: Day) . Both parents were identified as "White."

Middletown, Connecticut Daily Tribune Press newspaper dated Saturday, July 7, 1945 regarding the birth of Cora Mae Knight, daughter of Howard Franklin Knight, Sr. and Marion Corabelle (nee: Cook). "BIRTHS: At Crescent Street Hospital today a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Knight of 167 East Main street in Middletown, Connecticut.

Lydon, Caledonia County, Vermont Death Record Card regarding Vera (nee: Little) Geer. She died on March 09, 1945 at the age of 51 years, 7 monts and 10 days. She was identified as "White.". Vera Dare (nee: Little) Geer was born in Laconia, Belknap County, New Hampshire to Romie Orrin Little (who was born in Mt. Silo, Mississippi. Her mother was Lola Myra (nee: Bernum) who was born in Laconia, N.H. Informant was Mrs. Gerald Tanner of Lyndonville, Vermont. Vera Dare (nee: Little) Geer lost her life in a burning dwelling.

St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont Death Record Card for Lillian (nee; Nichols) Knight. She died December 09, 1945 at the age of 71 years, 5 months and 22 days. Lillian (nee: Nichols) Knight was born June 17, 1874 in Northfield, Washington County, Vermont to John Nichols (born in Walden, Vermont) and Helen (nee: Person). She was the wife of Harry Myron (or Gilbert) Geer, and color was identified as "White." Informant was Mrs. Ethel Shaw.

Minnie Florence (nee: Davidson) born to A. B. Davidson and Beatrice (nee: Clark). She was born on December 20, 1946 in Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas. She married to Howard Franklin Knight Jr. on December 24, 1963 in Harlingen, Cameron County, Texas while he was stationed nearby in the Military.

Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont Marriage Record Card for Marion Elizabeth Reynolds and Glenn Robert Lawrence dated March 1st, 1947. Marion Elizabeth (nee: Reynolds) Lawrence was the daughter of Clyfton Earl Reynolds and Thelma Viola (nee: Knight). Marion Elizabeth, identified as "White."

Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire Death Certificate of Cora Jane (nee: Snelling) Waterman dated February 25, 1949. She was born in Wheelock, Caledonia County, Vermont to George W. Snelling and Lucinda A. (nee: Thomas) on November 10, 1861. She had married to Stephen L. Hedges on November 13, 1883. Their daughter was Angie M. Hedges born February 1886 who married to Melville Wilmont in 1904. Angie (nee: Hedges) and her husband Meville had a daughter Corabelle Wilmont in 1905. Cora Jane (nee: Snelling) Hedges remarried after her 1st husband's death, to Julius Waterman on October 19, 1893 in Thetford, Orange County, Vermont and had two children, Marion Jane (nee: Waterman) Cook - Jenkins - Gilbody who was born October 1900 in Thetford, and Fred R. Waterman born on June 15, 1902 in Norwich, Windsor County, Vermont who married to Katherine E. (nee: Barrett) on June 27, 1926 in Norwich, Vermont.

St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont Birth Record Card for Lucy Edith Caswell, born on September 10, 1950 to Maurice Jay Caswell and Frances Gladys (nee: Day). Both parents are identified as "White."

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1938 Lyndonville, Caledonia County, Vermont Directory. R.F.D. No. 3: Ada M. (nee: Bigelow) Caswell. Her first marriage was to Elmer Ellery Geer and later when they seperated she remarried to George Albert Caswell. She is listed in this Directory with her son Maurice Jay Caswell.

Sutton, Caledonia County, Vermont Birth Record Card for Marybee Alice Tanner, born on September 28, 1939. Her parents were Gerald Tanner (who was identified as "White" and 40 years of age) and Abbie (nee: Caswell) who was also identified as "White" age 38 years of age.

Marriage Record Card of Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont of Frances Gladys (nee: Day) to Maurice Jay Caswell dated September 09, 1939. She was "White" and 23 years of age at the time of her 1st marriage. She was born in Hartland, Ohio, to the son of Claire Day, and Edith (nee: Waldron).

Marriage Record Card of Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont for Maurice Jay Caswell and Frances Gladys (nee: Day) dated September 9, 1939. He was "White," age 34 years at the time of his first marriage. His occupation was Laborer. He was the son of George Caswell born in Newport, Orleans County, Vermont and Ada (nee: Bigelow) born in Stanstead, Quebec, Canada.

Birth Record Card of Fairlee, Vermont for Bernard Henry Caswell, born on November 14, 1939. His parents were Maurice Jay Caswell and Frances Gladys (nee: Day). Both parents are identified as "White."

Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont Certificate of Death for Ada M. (nee: Bigelow) Geer - Caswell. She died January 24, 1940 at the age of 74 years, 9 months and 9 days. She was born in Magog, Quebec, Canada to George Myron Bigelow (who was born in Holderness, New Hampshire) and Rosaina Alfin (Rosina Victoria nee: Allen) who was born in Plymouth, New Hampshire. The "informant" was Mrs. Abbie Tanner of Sutton, Vermont. Ada M. Caswell died of Broncho Pneumonia and Influenza. Ada's Color or Race is identified as "White."

Death Record Card for Ada M. Caswell (nee: Bigelow) , Ida May (nee: Geer) Knight's mother.

Caledonian-Record newspaper dated January 25, 1940. Obituary for Ada Melvina (nee: Bigelow) Geer - Caswell. "DEATHS...CASWELL: At her home in Lyndon on Jan. 24, Mrs. Ada Melvina Caswell, at the age of 74 years, 4 months, 9 days. Funeral services at the Woods & Trefren Funeral Parlors, Lyndonville, on Friday at 2 P.M. with the Rev. N. C. Webster officiating. Entombment will be in Lyndon Center.

St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont Death Record Card for Verla Louise Tanner, dated Mary 19, 1941. She was the daughter of Gerald Tanner and Abbie Priscilla (nee: Caswell). She was born March 26. 1925 in Lyndon, Caledonia County, Vermont. She was identified as "White." Verla Louise Tanner was apparently pregnant at the age of 15 years, 11 months and 23 days. She died due to Puerperal eclampsis due to the 8 month pregnancy.

Middletown, Connecticut Daily Tribune newspaper dated Monday, June 2, 1941 regarding the birth of Howard Franklin Knight, Jr., son of Howard Franklin Knight, Sr. and Marion Corabelle (nee: Cook). "BIRTHS: At Crescent Street hospital, Saturday, a son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Knight of 76 Union street." The "stick'em note" dated October 30, 2009 "Here you are! from Gail at Info Services at the Russell Library.

April 28, 1949 World War 2 Draft Registration Card for Frank Warren Knight (Serial Number 1893) of 2 Maynard Street in Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire. His mailing address was P.O. Box 267 in Hanover, New Hampshire and he was 59 years and he was born in Lyndonville, Vermont on November 17, 1882. Frank Warren Knight listed his son George Warren Knight of Springfield, Windsor County, Vermont as someone who will always know Frank W. Knight's address. Frank Knight's employer was the Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital in Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire.

April 28, 1949 World War 2 Draft Registration Card-Section 2, for Franklin Warren Knight (Serial Number 1893) of 2 Maynard Street in Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Frank Warren Knight was identifying as "White". He was five foot, ten and a half inches in height, weighing 235 pounds. He was blue eye'd and gray hair. His complexion was "light."

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Death Record Card for George Knight, son of George Warren Knight and Sarah Viola (nee: Dean). George Knight died March 19, 1933 at the age of 60 yrs. 5 months and 17 days, in Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont. He was born September 30, 1872 in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. His wife was Lilian (nee: Nichols) and they married in June 1894. They had at least one child, a daughter, Anna B. Knight who married to Charles Bowles.

Page 334 of the 1933 Danville Town Directory

Frank Knight-father of household

George Knight, employed in St. Johnsbury, Vermont-living with father

Howard Knight, employed in lab-living with father

Birth Record Card for Elmer George Geer, born August 15, 1933 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont to Harry Gilbert Geer and Vera Dare (nee: Little) of Lyndonville, Caledonia County, Vermont.

Birth Record Certificate for Elmer George Geer dated August 15, 1933 at the Brightlook Hospital in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont to Harry Gilbert Geer and Vera Dare (nee: Little). Both parents are identified as "White."

Marriage Record Card in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont for Edith (nee: Fortier) Manchester to Frank W. Knight dated December 26, 1933. She was "White" and 56 years old. This was her 2nd marriage. She was born in Waterville, Vermont to Henry Fortier and Maria (nee: Benor).

Marriage Record Card in Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont dated December 26, 1933 for Frank W. Knight to Edith (nee: Fortier) Manchester. Frank W. Knight was identified as being "White" and 52 years old. It was his 2nd marriage. His occupation was a Laborer. He was born in Lyndon, Vermont to George Warren Knight and Sarah Viola (nee: Dean).

Birth Record Card from Sutton, Caledonia County, Vermont for Beverly Deen Tanner dated June 20, 1934. Beverly was the daughter of Gerald H. Tanner and Abbie Priscilla (nee: Caswell). Both parents were identified as "White."

Marriage Record Certificate of Derby, Orleans County, Vermont for Howard Franklin Knight Sr. of Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire, Color: "White" Occupation: Porter. It was his first marriage. He was born in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, Vermont. Age: 24 years.

Father's name: Frank W. Knight who was born in Lyndonville, Caledonia County, Vermont.

Mother's name: Ida N. Gear (Ida May nee: Geer) who was born in Barnston, Quebec, Canada

Howard Franklin Knight married to Marion Corabelle (nee: Cook) of Hanover, Grafton County, New Hampshire. Color: "White" Occupation: Maid. This was her first marriage. She was born in Norwich, Windsor County, Vermont. Age: 18 years

Father's name: Homer A. Cook who was born in Norwich, Windsor County, Vermont

Mother's name: Marion J. Waterman who was born in Norwich, Windsor County, Vermont

"I, the expectant Groom or Bride named in the foregoing declaration, hereby certify that the information given is correct to the best of my knowledge and belief." Signed: Howard F. Knight.

 

Marriage Record Certificate-2nd Section, for Howard Franklin Knight Sr. and Marion Corabelle (nee: Cook). State of Vermont, Orleans County, at Derby in said County, this 29th day of May, A.D. 1937 personally appeared the within named Howard F. Knight and made oath to the truth of the facts stated in the foregoing declaration of intention of marriage by____subscribed. Before me George Buxton, Notary Public.

No. 12 Office of Town or City Clerk. Derby, Vermont May 28, 1937. I hereby Certify that the within named Howard F. Knight this day applied for a certificate of marriage, and that a true copy of the within license and declaration of marriage is duly filed in this office. Signed: George Buxton, (Town or City Clerk).

I hereby Certify that the within described Howard F. Knight and Marion Corabelle Cook were joined in marriage by me in accordance with the laws of the State of Vermont, at Derby this First day of June A.D. 1937. Attest W. H. May. Denomination of Clergyman: Methodist Episcopal. Residence: Derby, Vermont. Returned for record June 5, 1937, and duly recorded. Signed: Geo. Buxton. (Town or City Clerk).

Marriage Record Cetificate-Section 3, for Howard Franklin Knight and Marion Corabelle (nee: Cook). To any Justice of the Peace within and for the County of Orleans, or to any Minister of the Gospel residing in this State and ordained or otherwise regularly authorized by the published laws or discipline of the General Conference or Convention of his denominatin: GREETING: WHEREAS, Howard F. Knight of Hanover, N.H. has exhibited to me a marriage license issued by the town clerk, of the Town of Derby, in said District, declaring his intention to enter into marriage with Marion C. Cook, of Hanover, N.H., and WHEREAS, said marriage license, disclosed the fact that all legal requirements have been complied with, and there is no legal reason why said marriage should not be consummated and WHEREAS, said marriage license bears the date of May 29, 1937 NOW THEREFORE, by virtue of the authority in me vested under Section 3517 of the General Laws of Vermont, as amended by No. 51 of the Acts of 1925, I hereby authorize you to solemnize said marriage at such time or place, prior to June 3, 1937 as shall seem suitable to said contracting parties. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I hereunto affix the seal of said Court, and subscribe my name, at Newport City, in said District, this 29th day of May A.D. 1937 C. E. Bishop, Judge of Orleans Municiple Court.

1938 Danville, Caledonia County, Vermont Town Directory. Howard F. Knight (before marrying Marion Corabelle nee: Cook), residing with his father Franklin Warren Knight.