In 1936, William's nephew James Lee Knighton, who was married to Bessie, died
and by 1940, Bessie is listed as remarried to William*.
In William's obit, his first wife Dora is listed (as are their children)... and then Bessie is listed as his wife and her children are listed as his too (although today they'd probably be called step-children). I think this shows, hopefully, how two grieving families can become one. See Bessie's page, to see the other members of this household.
I've misplaced my copy of William's obit, I hope to find it soon and replace all the
above.
*1940 Census record, Youngs, Laurens, SC
In 1936, William's nephew James Lee Knighton, who was married to Bessie, died
and by 1940, Bessie is listed as remarried to William*.
In William's obit, his first wife Dora is listed (as are their children)... and then Bessie is listed as his wife and her children are listed as his too (although today they'd probably be called step-children). I think this shows, hopefully, how two grieving families can become one. See Bessie's page, to see the other members of this household.
I've misplaced my copy of William's obit, I hope to find it soon and replace all the
above.
*1940 Census record, Youngs, Laurens, SC
Family Members
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Miles William Knighton
1889–1975
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Cora Jane Knighton
1893–1893
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Edd Evangel Knighton
1894–1976
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Pearl Etta Knighton Patterson
1897–1981
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Infant Knighton
1900–1900
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Clara Bell Knighton Balcombe
1900–1969
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Maroin Knighton
1902–1903
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Naomi Kate Knighton Collins
1904–1990
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Eugene Franklin "Gene" Knighton
1907–1989
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Jessie Ann Knighton Turner
1910–1994
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Henry Lee Knighton
1913–1990
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