Arthur
Austin McKnight
(1846-1928)
Arthur Austin McKnight was born in Fayette County, PA in 1846, the eldest son of William and Mahala (Minerd) McKnight.
In about 1872, Arthur married Elizabeth Jane McGovern (1850-1926). Their children were Belle Longfoot, Mahala McKnight, Mary E. Prewett, Anna Hester Fox, William McKnight and Catherine McKnight.
The
McKnights resided at Fayette City in Fayette County and in Canonsburg,
Washington County, PA.
He was a coal miner. Fayette City's Market Street, looking east, is seen here
in a rare old postcard view.
In 1910, Arthur was living in the home of his daughter Mary.
Jane died of heart disease at age 76 on July 5, 1926, at the home of daughter Mary in Avella, PA. She was buried in Canonsburg Cemetery.
Arthur died 2 years later and is buried in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg, PA.
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