Person:Rodolphus Knight (12)

CENSUS: 1850 United States Federal Census Name: Radolphus Knight Age: 19 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1831 Birth Place: Georgia Gender: Male Home in 1850(City,County,State): District 28, Emanuel, Georgia Household Members: Name Age Rufus Knight 54 Radolphus Knight 19 Frances Knight 16 Alonzo Knight 12 Tolbert Knight 10 Virginia Knight 4 Valaria Knight 3 Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: District 28, Emanuel, Georgia; Roll: M432_68; Page: 452; Image: 451.

1860 United States Federal Census Name: Rodolphus b Knight Age in 1860: 26 Birth Year: abt 1834 Birthplace: Georgia Home in 1860: District 53, Emanuel, Georgia Gender: Male Post Office: Swainsboro Household Members: Name Age Rufus Knight 64 Rosanna Knight 49 Rodolphus b Knight 26 Rufus F Knight 20 Valruria Knight 13 Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: District 53, Emanuel, Georgia; Roll: M653_120; Page: 901; Image: 363.

1870 United States Federal Census Name: Rodolphus B Knight Estimated Birth Year: abt 1831 Age in 1870: 39 Birthplace: Georgia Home in 1870: Militia District 57, Emanuel, Georgia Race: White Gender: Male Post Office: Midville Lawyer Household Members: Name Age Rodolphus B Knight 39 J C Whitehead 27 Rufus T Knight 32 Source Citation: Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 57, Emanuel, Georgia; Roll: M593_148; Page: 310; Image: 625.

BIOGRAPHY: Georgia Freemasons 1861 – 1865 compiled by Barbara Bell Canaday and David Lee Canaday Copied and posted with permission of the author, David L. Canaday March 23, 2002 Submitted by Denise Lindsey Wells ___________________________________________ Swainsboro Lodge No. 244 Swainsboro, Emanuel County – 1863 Knight, R. B.

BIOGRAPHY: Emanuel County, County Clerks Office Deeds and Mortgages Book AA Pages 586 - 587 Excerpt Only Transcribed by William Custer Knight R.B. Knight - Rufus T. Knight to Wilkinson and Wilson 1000 acres signed over to Wilkinson and Wilson of Burke County to cover the advances for farm supplies.

ESTATE: Emanuel County, Georgia Book A Records of Wills, Administrations, Guardians, and Bonds, etc. Index KNIGHT, R.B. (et al) for Rufus Knight (Dcsd.)

(Letters of Administration)

Aug. 6, 1866
James B. Kennedy, Ord.
101 

Sandersville Herald Friday Morning Edition May 16, 1873 Transcribed by William Custer Knight 2/17/05 Georgia, Emanuel County by John C. Coleman, Ordinary

    Whereas Thos. B. Felder makes application for permanent letters of Administration upon the estate of R.B. Knight, deceased.
    These are therefore to cite and admonish all and singular the kindred and creditors of said deceased, to be and appear at my office on or before the first Monday in June next, and show cause if any they have why said Letters should not be granted.

Emanuel County Probate Court Records Transcribed by William Custer Knight John C. Coleman, Ordinary. May 9, 1873 - 30d

Emanuel County Probate Court Record of Vouchers of Administrators, Guardians 1869 - 1879 Pages 20 to 41 Voucher 1 1873 Estate R.B. Knight in a/c with J.C. McMillan Apr. To Cash pd for Stimulants rc in last Sickness 5.00 " " " " " Servant Attention 2.50 " " " " " Ken Kerwoods Board Bill 20.00 " " " " " F.H. Chisolm Bill Board 18.00 " " " " "Barber Shaving & Dressing Corpse 15.00 " " " " "Fare. Corpse & Fannie to Columbus 16.00 " " " " " Handed to Fannies 9.00 " " " " " Pd. Bonefield Undertaker 25.00 " " " " " Dr. Drake Medical Attention 15.00 " 27 " " " " Trip to farm via Columbus B to Savh

                  Fare to Columbus 8.00 Dinner 1.00             9.00

" 28 " " " " Fare to Macon 5.00 to 9 1/2 C.R.R. 5.00

                  Supper 1.00                                  11.00

" 29 Fare to 9 1/2 .50 Buggy & Horse to farm 2.50 3.00

      "    " Savh 4.75 Fare in Savh 7.75                       12.50
      "    " from Savh to Atlanta                              13.50

May 2 Meals on Trip 2.00 June 1 Trip to farm via Macon

     Fare to 9 1/2 10.00 buggy hire 2.00 fare at Swainsbory    15.00
      "    " Atlanta 10.00 Meals 2.00                          12.00

Sept. 21st Trip to farm via Columbus

     Fare to Columbus 7.40 Breakfast 1.00                       8.40
      "    " Columbus 1.50 Supper for Valey 1.00                2.50
      "    " Columbus to 9 1/2 8.40 fare 9 1/2 to Atlanta 8.50 16.90

Sept. 25 at Swainsboro 3.50 Meal at Macon .50 4.00

             Columbus fare .75  fare in    4.50                 5.25
             Fare from Savh to Atlanta via Macon               12.15
             Fare at Miller 1.00  Buggy to farm 1.00 Sup. 1.00  3.00

April trip to Fanber Geo on Estate business 4.00/$298.05 (Signed) J.C. McMillan Admin Est R.B. Knight decd

Emanuel County Probate Court Emanuel County - Court of Ordinary Record Book "A" of Sales on Estates 1857 - 1874 Page 273 RBK0001 List of the sale of the personal property belonging to the Estate of R.B. Knight Sold Dec. 4th 1873. 2 Plows 2.50 1 Stock #4 6.50 One Wash Stand 1.05 1 Lot Sweeps 1.60 4 Chairs 3.00 1 Sweep 2.50 Bed Mattress & Bed Clothing 26.50 6 ?? & Plows 3.75 1 Bed Stand 5.30 4 Hoes 2.25 1 Chest .50 1 Lot Clives Plows 2.75 1 Wagon 50.00 2 Old Plows 1.00 100 ????? 5.50 1 Boiler 10.00 1 Lot Old Iron .50 1 Pr Stelyarde 1.35 6 Hogs & 12 pigs 27.00 1 De .75 1 Yoke Oxen 30.00 4 Pair Plow ?? 5.00 2 Wheels 2.25 1 Lot Law Books 10.00 1 Lot Old Plows 2.10 1 Book .20 1 Bay Ball Horse 72.00 1 Lot Books 10.15 1 Gray Mare 100.00 1 Digest .20 1 Roan Horse 77.00 2 Tables 3.00 1 Sorrel Mule 98.00 1 Wash Stand 1.30 1 Bay Mule 76.00 6 Chairs 7.95 1 Blk Mule 46.00

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                                                     $700.55

Sandersville Herald Friday Morning Editio October 17, 1873 Transcribed by William Custer Knight 2/17/05 ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE In pursuance of an order of the court of Ordinary of Emanuel County, will be sold before the Court-house door in Swainsboro, in said county, within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in December next, one tract of land, known as the Knight old place, containing seven hundred acres, more or less. Also, one other tract of land, known as the Colman tract, containing four hundred acres, more or less. Said tracts of land lying in the 57th district, G. M., of said county, on and near the Ogeeche river, ajoining each other, 2 ½ miles from Station No. 9 ½ C.R.R., and well improved. Being the entire real estate of R.B. Knight,deceased. Sold as the property of R.B. Knight, deceased, for the benefit of the heirs and creditors of said deceased. (Sold to To J.A. Bresson for 400 Acres for $810.00

One tract containing 700 Acres To Francis O. Knight    $1925.00)

Terms: One third cash, one third credit to first day of January, 1875, and one third credit to first day of January, 1876, with interest at ten percent per annum from date, and mortgage on the land. John C. McMillan, Administrator October 17, 1873 - tds

DEATH: Emanuel County Probate Court Records Transcribed by William Custer Knight Record of Vouchers of Administrators, Guardian's 1869 - 1879 page 36 M.A. Blackmar to City Sexton April 13, 1873 for Burial of R.B. Knight (Martha Ann Blood Blackmar) 7.00 Paid (Signed) James Lymah - Sexton

Emanuel County Probate Court Records Transcribed by William Custer Knight Record of Vouchers of Administrators, Guardian's 1869 - 1879 page 36 Columbus,Ga. M.A. Blackmar to R.J. Colman (Martha Ann Blood Blackmar) April 14, 1873 For Vault at Cemetery for Mr. Knight 30.00 Recieved Payment May 14, 1873 (Signed) R.J. Colman

Emanuel County Probate Court Records Transcribed by William Custer Knight Record of Vouchers of Administrators, Guardian's 1869 - 1879 page 36 M.A. Blackmar to Wm Mulbery 30.00 April 11, 1873 for hire of five carriage & hearse for R.B. Knight Paid Wm. Mulbery

BURIAL: From: "Kemis Massey" <sobbygenealogy@knology.net> To: williamknight57@yahoo.com, GAMUSCOG-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [GAMUSCOGEE] Rudolphus (R.B.) Knight Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2005 21:59:42 -0500

From Chris Autry's site http://www.knology.net/~cgautry/K.html under "K" on the surname index. His mother was co-founder of the Historic Linwood Foundation.

KNIGHT: Carolina S. , George S. , Harry E. Sr. , Henry E. , J.T. Mrs. , James T. , John T. , Kathlyn , Maggie L. , Mary , Nancy , Robert C. , Rodulphus B.

Rodulphus B. Knight is buried in Lot 158, Blackmar Plot, Linwood Cemetery buried in the same plot are the following:

BETTY BRAINERD BLACKMAR MARY ANN BLACKMAR D/O A.O. Blackmar & Mary Blackmar D/O Dexter & Ann Dana Blood D: Mar. 29, 1954 b: Charlton, Mass.

                                          Apr. 26, 1831

DORA E. DUFFIE married Alfred Owen Blackmar June 2, 1859 Nov. 18, 1851 Jan. 10, 1919 d: Columbus Aug. 18, 1932

ALFRED OWEN BLACKMAR HENRIETTA A. DUFFIE b: Savannah,Ga. July 14, 1830 w/o John L. Duffie 1834-1914 married Mary Ann Blood Nov. 18, 1851 NETTIE DLUFFIE d: Columbus,Ga. Apr. 16,1930 w/o Robert A. Waller

                                          Jan 25, 1884 - Feb. 23, 1910

ALFRED O. BLACKMAR Oct. 25, 1799 JONATHAN SMITH ARNOLD Sept. 2, 1865 b: Suffield, Conn May 28, 1812

                                          d: Millen, Ga. Oct 21, 1863

Wm. THOMAS HART Pulaskie Co. Ga. July 12, 1880 FRANCES E. DUFFEE married Mary Emira Bullard Sept. 29, 1864 - Dec. 27, 1949 Jan. 21, 1909 d: Apr. 17, 1931 DANA BLACKMAR JR.

                                          May 23, 1891 - Dec. 20, 1936

ANN DANA BULLARD Nov. 1, 1886 DR. WM. LEWIS BULLARD May 17, 1952 b: Washington Co.,Ga.

                                          Feb. 29, 1852
                                          d: Columbus

ANN A. BLACKMAR Dec. 27, 1838 MARY ELMIRA BULLARD HART June 30, 1840 Apr. 29, 1883 - Mar. 16, 1977

Mary BLACKMAR BULLARD Nov. 13, 1860 married Dr. Wm. L. Bullard Oct. 26, 1880

TAXES: Footprints Along the Hoopee A History of Emanuel County 1812 - 1900 James E. Dorsey Internal Revenue Assessment List, 1866 1. L.B. Bouchelle,Summerville, Physician 2. John Bell,Physician 3. James Grubbs,Summerville,Retail Dealer 4. James Herrington 5. R.B. Knight,Lawyer

MILITARY: Civil War Service Records December 16, 2004 10:47 AM

Name: R. B. Knight Company: C Unit: 54 Georgia Infantry. Rank - Induction: 1 Lieutenant Rank - Discharge: 1 Lieutenant Allegiance: Confederate

Source Information: United States National Archives. Civil War Compiled Military Service Records [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 1999-.

American Civil War Soldiers December 16, 2004 10:48 AM

Name: R B Knight , Residence: Emanuel County, Georgia Enlistment Date: 22 April 1862 Distinguished Service: DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Side Served: Confederacy State Served: Georgia Unit Numbers: 406 406 Service Record: Enlisted as a Lieutenant 1st Class on 22 April 1862 Commission in Company C, 54th Infantry Regiment Georgia on 16 May 1862. Promoted to Full Captain on 25 April 1863 Resigned Company C, 54th Infantry Regiment Georgia on 16 July 1863 File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Ken Johnson ken@pro-usa.net April 17, 2004, 11:01 am

MUSTER ROLL OF COMPANY C, 54th REGIMENT GEORGIA VOLUNTEER INFANTRY ARMY OF TENNESSEE C. S. A. EMANUEL COUNTY, GEORGIA BARTOW INFANTRY http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ga/emanuel/military/civilwar/rosters/mt298ucompanyc.txt Knight, R. B.- 1st Lieutenant April 22, 1862. Elected Captain April 25, 1863. Resigned, having been elected Tax Assessor, 29th District of Georgia, July 16,1863.

Washington County Georgia Sandersville Herald Wednesday, June 4, 1862 Transcribed by William Custer Knight FIFTY-SIXTH REGIMENT The following is the organization of the 56th Regiment, Georgia Volunteers, now at Camp Way, on the White Bluff, Shell Road.

Colonel: Charlton H. Hall; Lt. Col.:Morgan Rawls;Major: William H. Mann;Adjutant: Vacant; Surgeon: Dr. J. Ervin Godfrey; Quartermaster: Capt. T. A. Burke; Commissary: Capt. John G. Clarke; Sargeant Major: Carford Way; Quartermaster Sergeant: W.H. Mansfield.

Company A. Lamar Infantry (Macon): Capt. T.W. Brantley; 1st Lt.,J.A. McManus; 2nd Lt.,J.H. Dunlap; 3d Lt.,W.E. Jenkins.

Company B. Appling Volunteers (Appling County): Capt., George W. Moody; 1st Lt., L.M. Phillips; 2d Lt., J.T. Moody; 3rd Lt.,J.J. Roberson.

Company C. Bartow Infantry (Emanuel and Hancock) Capt., D.A. Green; 1st Lt., R.B. Knight; 2d Lt.,C. Kuhlinan;3d Lt.,I.D.G. Lamb.

Company D. Yancy Guards (Screven County):Capt.,A.S. Roberts;1st Lt.,Joseph Miller; 2d Lt.,Michael Jenkins; 3d Lt.,Henry Susser.

Company E. Berrien County Guards (Berrien):Capt.,J.D. Evans;1st Lt.,H.M. Tally;2d Lt.,James H. Griffin; 3d Lt.,Joel W. Swain.

Company F. Savannah Cadets (Savannah):Capt.,Walter S. Chisom;1st Lt.,John W. Anderson,Jr.; 2d Lt.,Hamilton M. Branch;3d Lt.,Charles C. Hunter.

Company G. Georgia Invincibles (Columbus):Capt.,George W. Knight;1st Lt.,Napoleon Roberts; 2d Lt.,Grigsby E. Thomas;3d Lt.,Samuel McClary.

Company H. Russell Guards (Columbus):Capt.,C.R. Russell;1st Lt.,T.F. Brewster; 2d Lt.(Unreadable);3d Lt.,Vacant.

Company I. Georgia Rangers (Effingham County):Capt.,L.L. Elkins;1st Lt.J.W. Brewer; 2d Lt.,J.F. Rawls;3d Lt.F.E. Bourquin.

Company K. Satilla Rifles (Appling County):Capt.,George Eason;1st Lt.,J.H. Hanson; 2d Lt.,Richard Bennett;3d Lt.,G.B. Rich.