Person:Daniel Knight (92)

MILITARY: American Civil War Soldiers February 5, 2004 7:05 PM Name: Daniel F Knight , Residence: Northampton, Massachusetts Occupation: Farmer Enlistment Date: 17 October 1861 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Union State Served: Massachusetts Death Date: 02 October 1906 Unit Numbers: 929 929 Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 17 October 1861 at the age of 18 Enlisted in Company G, 27th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 17 October 1861. Discharged Company G, 27th Infantry Regiment Massachusetts on 01 November 1864 Source Information: Historical Data Systems, comp. Military Records of Individual Civil War Soldiers. [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-. Data compiled by Historical Data Systems of Kingston, MA from the following list of works. Copyright 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 - Historical Data Systems Inc.P.O. Box 196 Kingston, MA 02364

DEATH: Hampden County Leader, October 1, 1906 Daniel F. Knight, aged 60 years, died yesterday evening at his residence on Kellogg Street. He leaves a wife, son, and brother. Mr. Knight lived in Montgomery for 20 years and spent six years in the army. He was a member of the G.A.R. and Odd Fellows. Mr Knight had been taken ill very suddenly last Thursday, and was brought home, but seemed to grow worse rather than better. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, the Rev. Richardson officiating.

Hampden County Leader, October 1906 - HAD GOOD RECORD The Late Daniel F. Knight Was in 27 Battles The funeral services of Daniel F. Knight, were held at the family residence in Kellogg Street yesterday, and the G.A.R. ceremonies at the cemetery. At the house three ministers were present, with the services conducted by the Rev. F. W. Richardson of the Advent church. Floral offerings were received from Washington, D.C. and many towns in this vicinity. A wreath of wax flowers was sent from Bridgeport, Connecticut. At the grave the service was solemn and impressive. As soon as the coffin was lowered the voice of the chaplain broke the silence that had attended the ceremony. The late Mr. Knight enlisted in the 27th Massachusetts Volunteers at the age of 16 and was entered as a private on the roster of company G. He served through the entire war but never quite recovered his full strength after the severe campaign. He was present at Appomatox and Roanoke Island, and engaged in 27 battles. He was taken sick in Woodstock a week ago Friday, and according to the doctor's account, suffered from ptomaine poisoning. Others were taken ill at the samr place, but Mr. Knight's weakened consticution hastened on the end, and he died Friday, the only one of those taken ill whose case was fatal. Mr. Knight was a member of the Odd fellows of the Grange, and a staunch G.A.R. man. His sudden death was a shock to all, and he is missed by a host of friends and relatives.

Hampden County Leader, October 1906 - BURIED BY COMRADES Lyon Post Lay Comrade Knight Away with G.A.R. Service The last honors to Comrade Daniel F. Knight was paid this afternoon at the funeral held at the late residence of the deceased. At a meeting of the Lyon Grand Army Post last evening arrangements were made to attend the services in body and D.W. Bates and L.W. Steimer were appointed bearers to join with representatives from the other orders to which Mr. Knight belonged. After the services at the house at 2 o'clock, the G.A.R. out-door service was held at the cemetery. The members of the Lyon Post took the car to the cemetery, where the last solemn exercises were held.

CENSUS: 1850 United States Federal Census Name: Daniel Knight Age: 6 Estimated birth year: abt 1844 Birth Place: Massachusetts Gender: Male Home in 1850(City,County,State): Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M432_320; Page: 140; Image: 276.

1870 United States Federal Census Name: Daniel Knight Estimated birth year: abt 1845 Age in 1870: 25 Birthplace: Massachusetts Home in 1870: Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Southampton Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Westhampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: M593_621; Page: 542; Image: 625.

1880 United States Federal Census Name: Daniel F. Knight Home in 1880: Montgomery, Hampden, Massachusetts Age: 32 Estimated birth year: abt 1848 Birthplace: Massachusetts Relation to head-of-household: Self (Head) Spouse's name: Ora B. Father's birthplace: Massachusetts Mother's birthplace: Massachusetts Occupation: Farmer Marital Status: Married Race: White Gender: Male Household Members: Name Age Daniel F. Knight 32 Ora B. Knight 31 Linnie Knight 7 Nellie F. Knight 3 Franklin Greenwood 57 Source Citation: Year: 1880; Census Place: Montgomery, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T9_534; Family History Film: 1254534; Page: 134.4000; Enumeration District: 280; Image: 0270.

1900 United States Federal Census Name: Daniel F Knight Home in 1900: Montgomery, Hampden, Massachusetts Age: 53 Estimated birth year: abt 1847 Birthplace: Massachusetts Relationship to head-of-house: Head Spouse's name: Ora C Race: White Occupation: Household Members: Name Age Daniel F Knight 53 Ora C Knight 51 Nellie F Knight 22 Ralph F Knight 9 Franklin Greenwood 76 Frank W Bishop 25 Source Citation: Year: 1900; Census Place: Montgomery, Hampden, Massachusetts; Roll: T623 651; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 559.

PASSPORT: U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925 Name: Daniel F Knight Birth Date: 16 Mar 1843 Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts Passport Issue Date: 27 Feb 1884 Passport Includes a Photo: N Source: Passport Applications, 1795-1905 (M1372) Source Information: Ancestry.com. U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2007. Original data: Passport Applications, 1795-1905; (National Archives Microfilm Publication M1372