Person:Richard Knight (4)
Capt. Richard Knight
b.Est 1687 Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
d.15 May 1754 Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Parents and Siblings
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m. 1675
  1. Anne Knight1675 - 1684
  2. John KnightEst 1683 - Aft 1771
  3. Sarah KnightEst 1685 -
  4. Capt. Richard KnightEst 1687 - 1754
  5. Samuel Knight1690 - 1752
  6. Abigail Knight1696 - 1777
Spouse and Children
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m. Abt 1715
  1. John Knight1718 - Bet 1790 & 1800
  2. Miss Knight1720 -
  3. Elizabeth KnightAbt 1723 -
  4. Capt. Richard Knight1725 - Bef 1776
  5. David Knight1726 - 1810
  6. David Knight1727 -
  7. Neomi KnightAbt 1727 -
  8. Thomas Knight1730 - 1780
  9. Deliverance Knight1731 - 1819
  10. Keziah Knight1732 - 1787
  11. Anne Knight1733 -
  12. Anne KnightAbt 1745 -
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Facts and Events
Name Capt. Richard Knight
Gender Male
Birth[1] Est 1687 Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, United States
Marriage Abt 1715 to Deliverance Ralph
Alt Marriage Abt 1722 Warwick, Kent, Rhode Islandto Deliverance Ralph
Death? 15 May 1754 Providence, Providence, Rhode Island, United States

BIOGRAPHY: Genealogical Dictionary of Rhode Island Austin page 330 - 331 Feb 15, 1717 He (called Richard Knight, son of John, deceased),bought of John Blackmar, son and heir of James Blackmar, certain land.

Oct 1719 He (son of Ann Knight) was complained of to Assembly with others for abusing Capt. Thomas Harris on training day in execution of his office. Authority was given to the deputy Governor and Colonel and Major of Regiment on Main land to examine into affairs &c.

Mar 11, 1724 He and wife Deliverance sold Moses Bowditch 15 acres for £10.

July 6, 1774 He deeded his eldest son John, 30 acres for £250 (this son was called John Jr., to distinguish him from his uncle John) He held the title of Captain for some years,

1754 Administration to son John Knight, Jr., the estate being resigned to him by his brother Richard Knight, 3d, who had been guardian of their father, the deceased Captain Richard Knight, he having been delirious sometime before his departure. The amount due from the guardian to administrator was £414 10s.

Oct 3, 1756 Will-proved 1758, June 5. Widow Deliverance Knight, of Cranston. Ex. son Richard Knight, Jr., to son John, 10s. To son David, a kettle and pot. To son Thomas, a bed &c. To granddaughter Elizabeth Dyer. my red cloak. To three daughters Anne Edwards,? Taylor and Deliverance Mason, rest of wearing apparel, equally. To son Richard, rest of estate.

MILITARY: State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations at the End of the Century: A History Edited by Edward Field, A.B.
The Mason Publishing Company
Boston & Syracuse
1902 - Page 423
From other records of Captain (Thomas) Fenner it appears that "Samuel Ralph, George Potter, Zachariah Field, Thomas Garrard, went out on the Scout upon the 17 of August 1704. Thos. Fenner Jr. and Thomas Grarrard went out on the Scout upon the 24 of August, and Henry Randall went to joyne with them on the 27th of August. Richard Knight, the Soon of Jonathan Knight, and Richad Knight , the Soon of Ann Knight, went forth upon the scout the 1st of September, and John Tucker and Thomas Taylor went forth upon the scout on the 5th of September".

References
  1. ↑ Birth year estimated based on estimated birth year of his brother John (eldest son) and events in his own life.
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