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Knox Family History
Knox Genealogy & Family TreeKnox is a Scottish name from Renfrewshire, Scotland, where the family held a seat. It comes from the Gaelic cnoc which means "hill" or "hump" and referred to someone who lived near such a landmark. The earliest known ancestor--John de Cnoc--was recorded in 1260. The family motto is Moveo et proficior which means "I proceed and am more prosperous."
Other spellings include "Knock" and "Knocks." Notable people with the surname include American football coach Chuck Knox (New York Jets, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams), American actress Elyse Knox (Arabian Nights, The Mummy's Tomb, Army Wives), and American murder suspect Amanda Knox. The first Knox to come to the Americas was Christopher Knox in Barbados in 1628.
Knox Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Eunice Knox -- --, 1857 July 10, 1946 Kentucky
- John W Knox -- --, 1829 December 0, 1880 Kentucky
- James Knox -- --, 1569 August 0, 1633
- Margaret Knox -- --, 1745 December 6, 1823
- George Knox -- --, 1670 April 3, 1717
Knox Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Alexander Knox -- --, 1570 December 0, 1642
- Jean EMPTYNUL Knox -- --, 1629 December 0, 1645 Emptynul
- William EMPTYNUL Knox -- --, 1640 Emptynul
- Janet EMPTYNUL Knox -- --, 1636 Emptynul
- Catherine EMPTYNUL Knox -- --, 1632 Emptynul
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