Person:Orris Knight (16)

Census: 1900 United States Federal Census Name: Orris O Knight Home in 1900: Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois Age: 2 Estimated birth year: abt 1898 Birthplace: Illinois Relationship to head-of-house: Son Father's name: Oscar B Mother's name: Bertha M Race: White Occupation: At Home Household Members: Name Age Oscar B Knight 59 Bertha M Knight 29 Orris O Knight 2 Thos P Knight 19 Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Chicago Ward 34, Cook, Illinois; Roll: T623 289; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1086.

1930 United States Federal Census Name: Orris P Knight Home in 1930: Tucson, Pima, Arizona Age: 30 Estimated birth year: abt 1900 Birthplace: Illinois Relation to Head of House: Head Spouse's name: Winifred Race: White Occupation:Works for Water Dept. - Bookeeper Household Members: Name Age Orris P Knight 30 Winifred Knight 33 Alice C Knight 18 Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Tucson, Pima, Arizona; Roll: 61; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 32; Image: 488.0.

DEATH: Arizona State Board of Health - Standard Certificate of Death Died of multiple burns (2nd - 3rd deg) upper and lower extremities injuries sustained in plane crash 12 March 1933, near Tucson,Pima,Arizona 187) Death KNIGHT, ORRIS PEER 1897.10.08 1933.03.13 .. .. PIMA Parker-Grimshaw Undertakers Co. Tucson,,Arizona

Arizona Daily Star Monday March 13, 1933 Page 3 (Jim Nelson) KNIGHT BURNED IN AIR MISHAP Broken Gas Line Causes Flames - Lands His Plane

    O.P. Knight, one of the leaders in local aviation circles was seriously burned yesterday when he brought a plane he was flying down in flames on the Vail Highway.

    Knight, who holds a student's license, was flying an Aronca plane belonging to E.L. Casey. Fire broke out at 600 foot altitude. The pilot attempted to side slip away from the flames, settled toward the road and made a good landing.

    Freeing himself from the plane, he walked away, but was seriously burned before his flaming clothing could be extinguished. He was rushed to the Veteran's Hospital where he received medical attention. Friends stated last night that his doctors gave him an even chance of recovery with the possibilty of infection being the most dangerouse element.

    After bringing the plane down Knight said that gasoline had been leaking in the cockpit before the flames broke out, indicating that a leak had developed in the gas line. Knight suffered severe burns about the arms, face and head and about the legs. His most serious burns were on the right hand, it was said.

    Knight has been interested in aviation for several years. He is a charter member of the Tucson chapter of the National Aeronautical Association and has been an officer and leading figure in several Tucson aviation clubs. He helped organize a glider club here several years ago. He learned flying under Charles Mayse and Clyde Wallace.

Arizona Daily Times Tuesday March 14, 1933 Page 10 (Jim Nelson) FLIGHT VICTIM DIES OF BURNS Funeral Of O.P. Knight To Be Held This Afternoon

    O.P. Knight, local aviator who was burned when a small plane belonging to Mrs. Ruth Carey which he was piloting burst into flames Sunday, died yesterday. Reports from the veteran's hospital where he was rushed immediately after the accident indicate that he had inhaled some of the flames.

    Initial examination, had not indicated that the fliers lungs were involved in the burns. It was reported, however, that his early death could not be accounted for by the extent of his external burns.

    Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Parker-Grimshaw chapel with Rev. Fred W. Niedringhaus officiating.

    Mr. Knight came to Tuscon from Billings,Montana, and since his arrival here had been active in aviation circles. A charter member of the National Aeronautical association, the Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Lions Club he has been active for many years in civic affairs. He was employed by the Waggoner Auto Parts company.

    He leaves his widow, Mrs. Winifred Knight, a daughter, Winifred Christine and a sister, Mrs. Alice Kuitems of Long Island.

    Pallbearers will be Pete Waggoner, Everett Carey, Lon Blankenship, George Wilson, John Harrison, Roy Sanderson, Fred O. Goodell and Otto E. Myrland. Honorary pallbearers will include J.J. O'Dowd, C.J. Williams, William Bray, John S. Lyon, Edwin F. Stone and members of the Tucson Lions Club, Junior Chamber of Commerce and National Aeronautical Association.

Arizona Daily Times Tuesday March 14, 1933 Page 10 (Jim Nelson) B Sharp Postponed

    The regular meeting of the B Sharp club to have been held Wednesday at the Temple of Music has been postponed because of the death of Mr. O.P. Knight, husband of the director of the club.