Where was Thomas Joseph McKnight and Johanna Patrick born in Ireland? Early 1800's

Jonny,

Have you researched Mary A. McNight? She appears on the 1870 census with Thomas, Johanna, and family.  Mary A., 18, is the only one of the children said to have been born in Ireland. Perhaps you might find a baptismal record for her c1852; the location would likely be the place where at least one of her parents was from.

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It might be possible that Johanna was Thomas's second wife and that Mary A. was not Johanna's child. There is a gap of many years between the births of Johanna and the next child, which could mean a second marriage. Then again, it's possible that children could have died.

I hope this is helpful.

Patricia,

Thank you for your suggestions. I haven't pursued that perspective. And, there are about 13 years difference between the birth of their first child, Mary A, and their second child, Adaline. 

Children of Thomas Joseph McKnight and Joanna Patrick (from 1870 and 1880 Census Records):

1. Mary A. McKnight (b. ca. 1845 from the age shown on her headstone or ca. 1852 which is calculated from her age 18 as shown in the August, 1870 Census; born in Ireland; d. March 10, 1887 at Aged 42 from her headstone, Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, Georgia)
   
   1. Married Patrick F. McLaughlin by a Catholic Priest in Richmond County, Georgia on January 4, 1872
2. Adaline (Addie) McKnight (b. March 8, 1858 in Georgia; d. March 16, 1895 at age 37 – per the dates on her grave stone)
   
   1. Married Henry Anthony Caver (1844 – 1944) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia on January 5, 1875.
   2. Buried in the Abilene Baptist Church Cemetery, 3917 Washington Rd, Martinez, Columbia County, Georgia
3. Alice McKnight (b. 1859 in Georgia; d. April 9, 1884)
   
   1. Married Jerry J. Verdery in Richmond County, Georgia on October 18, 1883
   2. Buried in the Magnolia Cemetery, Augusta, Georgia
4. William Joseph McKnight (b. 1862 in Georgia; Death: December 18, 1929 in Augusta, Richmond County, Georgia)

I'll definitely spend some time researching any records for Mary A. McKnight in Ireland. Thirteen years without a child would be very, very unusual in that era. 

Thanks again!

Johnny

I've tried all of the tips from everyone back in 2024 and hit dead ends. Brick walls. Thought I would post this again and see if anyone now has any information. Thanks!

Thomas Joseph McKnight attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Augusta, Georgia (USA). Two of his daughters were married there. His funeral was held at the same church in 1899.

Thomas married Johanna Patrick ca. 1844 – 1850 in Ireland. Johanna was born ca. 1826 as calculated from the date of death and age (Aged 65) on her grave stone; born ca. 1831 as calculated from the 1870 Census Records; and was born ca. 1828 as calculated from the 1880 Census Records. She died November 21, 1891 at Aged 65 as shown on her grave stone. Note: Johanna’s (Joan’s) maiden name “Patrick” is recorded on the Death Certificate of Thomas and Johanna McKnight’s son, William J. McKnight (who died on December 18, 1929).

Thomas was about 73 years old when he died, so not really young. [Thomas Joseph McKnight was born ca. 1825 in the country of Ireland. He died January 01, 1899. His grave stone has “Aged 73 yrs.” Thus, Thomas’ calculated date of birth is about 1825. The August, 1870 Census shows his age as 38, thus born ca. 1832; the June, 1880 Census shows his age as 50, thus born ca. 1830.]

In the 1880 Federal Census, the birth location for both Thomas Joseph and Joanna (Johanna) is shown as Ireland. Also, the census lists the birth location for both their father and mother as being Ireland.

Children's name are often helpful in identify other family members, such as parents and grandparents. Thomas and Johanna McKnight named their children: Mary A., Adaline, and Alice. Their only son was named William Joseph, who had ten children:

1. Thomas Franklin McKnight(1889–1891)

2. Johanna Elizabeth 'Sis' 'Bessie' McKnight(1891–1969)

3. Alice "Bea" Beatrice McKnight(1893–1964)

4. Mary Edith "Eddie" McKnight(1895–1922)

5. Georgia Irene "Penne" McKnight(1897–1964)

6. William Raymond McKnight(1900–1975)

7. Andrew Patrick McKnight(1902–1962)

8. Sallie Ruth McKnight(1904–1932)

9. Bryant Foster 'B.F.' McKnight(1906–1975)

10. Tarver Roseborough 'T.R.' McKnight Sr.(1907–1984)

Andrew Patrick McKnight is my mother-in-law's father.

I did discover some interesting information about another McKnight who lived in the same area of Augusta, Georgia which may be useful in helping to identify the birth location for Thomas Joseph McKnight.

No relation, but interesting:

In the death of Mr. Robt. McKnight, Augusta has lost one of her oldest and most respected citizens. He was born in County Cavan, Ireland. In 1814, and came to Augusta in 1850, where he was engaged in the shoe business for many years.

Mrs. Mary McKnight, relict of the late Robert McKnight, died at her residence on Greene Street, about 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon, after an illness of ten days. She was a devoted wife and mother and follows her lamented husband to the great beyond n a little more than a year.

Born in County Antrim, Ireland, she came to this country when six years of age, and has been a resident of Augusta more than thirty-five years. The children surviving her are Mrs. J. M. Lee, Mr. Andrew J. McKnight and Miss Sarah McKnight, who have the deepest sympathy of their many friends.

Final question. Were Thomas Joseph McKnight and Robert McKnight relatives? Did they know each other in Ireland? Was Thomas Joseph McKnight possibly connected to County Antrim or County Cavan?

Where was Thomas Joseph McKnight and Johanna Patrick born?

Thanks!

Johnny