** WORLD WAR I VETERAN **
D. Raymond Knight
David Raymond Knight, son of Cass and Nancy Jane Knight, was born Oct. 11,* 1886, near Redding, Iowa. He was one of 14 children, 11 of whom have preceded him in death, also both of his parents.
He had been ill at his home for the past 5 years, at 209 North Maple St., Lamoni, and quietly passed from this life June 11, 1964, at the age of 77 years and 8 months.
He was married to Aural Martha Shannon May 28, 1919. To this union were born two sons: Wayne of Flippin, Ark., and Dale of Lamoni.
During their married life, they lived in the communities of Mt. Ayr, Red Oak, and Kellerton, before moving to Lamoni in 1940. He was employed at Liberty Home Farm 7 1/2 years and also for some time at the Lamoni Packing company.
He served his country during World War I.
He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Aural; two sons, Wayne and Dale; two daughters-in-law, Bonnie and Ila Mae; two grandsons, Michael and Tommy; one granddaughter, Michelle; one sister, Grace Young of Mt. Ayr; one brother, Reuben of Nampa, Idaho; and one sister-in-law, Florence Knight of Mt. Ayr; plus a host of neighbors and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 13 at Stewart's Funeral home. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery.
SOURCE: The Lamoni Chronicle, published in Lamoni, Iowa on Thursday, June 18th, 1964, p. 7
FURTHER INFORMATION:
1. (The death certificate and WWII Registration also have the incorrect birth date. The following birth record is the primary source:
Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999
Name David Raymond Knight
*BIRTH DATE 24 Sep 1886
Birth Place Middle Fork Twp, Ringgold, Iowa
Father L C Knight
Mother Jennie Smith Knight
FHL Film Number 1035018
2. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name David R Knight
Gender Male
Death Date 10 Jun 1964
SSN 484054775
Enlistment Branch ARMY
Enlistment Date 25 Jul 1918
Discharge Date 24 Oct 1918
Page number 1
D. Raymond Knight
David Raymond Knight, son of Cass and Nancy Jane Knight, was born Oct. 11,* 1886, near Redding, Iowa. He was one of 14 children, 11 of whom have preceded him in death, also both of his parents.
He had been ill at his home for the past 5 years, at 209 North Maple St., Lamoni, and quietly passed from this life June 11, 1964, at the age of 77 years and 8 months.
He was married to Aural Martha Shannon May 28, 1919. To this union were born two sons: Wayne of Flippin, Ark., and Dale of Lamoni.
During their married life, they lived in the communities of Mt. Ayr, Red Oak, and Kellerton, before moving to Lamoni in 1940. He was employed at Liberty Home Farm 7 1/2 years and also for some time at the Lamoni Packing company.
He served his country during World War I.
He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Aural; two sons, Wayne and Dale; two daughters-in-law, Bonnie and Ila Mae; two grandsons, Michael and Tommy; one granddaughter, Michelle; one sister, Grace Young of Mt. Ayr; one brother, Reuben of Nampa, Idaho; and one sister-in-law, Florence Knight of Mt. Ayr; plus a host of neighbors and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 13 at Stewart's Funeral home. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery.
SOURCE: The Lamoni Chronicle, published in Lamoni, Iowa on Thursday, June 18th, 1964, p. 7
FURTHER INFORMATION:
1. (The death certificate and WWII Registration also have the incorrect birth date. The following birth record is the primary source:
Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999
Name David Raymond Knight
*BIRTH DATE 24 Sep 1886
Birth Place Middle Fork Twp, Ringgold, Iowa
Father L C Knight
Mother Jennie Smith Knight
FHL Film Number 1035018
2. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name David R Knight
Gender Male
Death Date 10 Jun 1964
SSN 484054775
Enlistment Branch ARMY
Enlistment Date 25 Jul 1918
Discharge Date 24 Oct 1918
Page number 1
** WORLD WAR I VETERAN **
D. Raymond Knight
David Raymond Knight, son of Cass and Nancy Jane Knight, was born Oct. 11,* 1886, near Redding, Iowa. He was one of 14 children, 11 of whom have preceded him in death, also both of his parents.
He had been ill at his home for the past 5 years, at 209 North Maple St., Lamoni, and quietly passed from this life June 11, 1964, at the age of 77 years and 8 months.
He was married to Aural Martha Shannon May 28, 1919. To this union were born two sons: Wayne of Flippin, Ark., and Dale of Lamoni.
During their married life, they lived in the communities of Mt. Ayr, Red Oak, and Kellerton, before moving to Lamoni in 1940. He was employed at Liberty Home Farm 7 1/2 years and also for some time at the Lamoni Packing company.
He served his country during World War I.
He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Aural; two sons, Wayne and Dale; two daughters-in-law, Bonnie and Ila Mae; two grandsons, Michael and Tommy; one granddaughter, Michelle; one sister, Grace Young of Mt. Ayr; one brother, Reuben of Nampa, Idaho; and one sister-in-law, Florence Knight of Mt. Ayr; plus a host of neighbors and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 13 at Stewart's Funeral home. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery.
SOURCE: The Lamoni Chronicle, published in Lamoni, Iowa on Thursday, June 18th, 1964, p. 7
FURTHER INFORMATION:
1. (The death certificate and WWII Registration also have the incorrect birth date. The following birth record is the primary source:
Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999
Name David Raymond Knight
*BIRTH DATE 24 Sep 1886
Birth Place Middle Fork Twp, Ringgold, Iowa
Father L C Knight
Mother Jennie Smith Knight
FHL Film Number 1035018
2. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name David R Knight
Gender Male
Death Date 10 Jun 1964
SSN 484054775
Enlistment Branch ARMY
Enlistment Date 25 Jul 1918
Discharge Date 24 Oct 1918
Page number 1
D. Raymond Knight
David Raymond Knight, son of Cass and Nancy Jane Knight, was born Oct. 11,* 1886, near Redding, Iowa. He was one of 14 children, 11 of whom have preceded him in death, also both of his parents.
He had been ill at his home for the past 5 years, at 209 North Maple St., Lamoni, and quietly passed from this life June 11, 1964, at the age of 77 years and 8 months.
He was married to Aural Martha Shannon May 28, 1919. To this union were born two sons: Wayne of Flippin, Ark., and Dale of Lamoni.
During their married life, they lived in the communities of Mt. Ayr, Red Oak, and Kellerton, before moving to Lamoni in 1940. He was employed at Liberty Home Farm 7 1/2 years and also for some time at the Lamoni Packing company.
He served his country during World War I.
He leaves to mourn his passing: his wife, Aural; two sons, Wayne and Dale; two daughters-in-law, Bonnie and Ila Mae; two grandsons, Michael and Tommy; one granddaughter, Michelle; one sister, Grace Young of Mt. Ayr; one brother, Reuben of Nampa, Idaho; and one sister-in-law, Florence Knight of Mt. Ayr; plus a host of neighbors and friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 13 at Stewart's Funeral home. Burial was in Rose Hill cemetery.
SOURCE: The Lamoni Chronicle, published in Lamoni, Iowa on Thursday, June 18th, 1964, p. 7
FURTHER INFORMATION:
1. (The death certificate and WWII Registration also have the incorrect birth date. The following birth record is the primary source:
Iowa, U.S., Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999
Name David Raymond Knight
*BIRTH DATE 24 Sep 1886
Birth Place Middle Fork Twp, Ringgold, Iowa
Father L C Knight
Mother Jennie Smith Knight
FHL Film Number 1035018
2. U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name David R Knight
Gender Male
Death Date 10 Jun 1964
SSN 484054775
Enlistment Branch ARMY
Enlistment Date 25 Jul 1918
Discharge Date 24 Oct 1918
Page number 1
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