Individual Details
James Knox
( - )
In a series of deeds dating from 1841 to 1850, Richard D. Knox purchased the "right of legacy" from his 13 brothers and sisters to two tracts of land in Elkhart Co., Ind. These tracts had been purchased by John L. Knox before his death in 1835. Richard D. purchased his mother's interest in the land in 1838 and was, at the time of the deeds to his brothers and sisters, in possession of the land.
Events
| PurchasedOther | 28 Jan 1836 | a new saddle for $8 at the estate sale of John L. Knox |  | ||
| Living | 28 Dec 1844 | Buchanan, Missouri, United States |  | | |
| SoldLand | 28 Jan 1848 | Elkhart, Indiana, United States | | |
Families
| Father | John L. Knox (1787 - 1835) |
| Mother | Nancy Dixon (1789 - ) |
| Sibling | Margaret Knox ( - ) |
| Sibling | Joseph D. Knox (1807 - 1899) |
| Sibling | Richard D. Knox (1809 - 1889) |
| Sibling | Isabella Knox (1810 - 1870) |
| Sibling | Robert Knox ( - ) |
| Sibling | Elizabeth Knox (1820 - ) |
| Sibling | Mary Knox (1822 - 1885) |
| Sibling | Nancy Knox ( - ) |
| Sibling | Anderson Knox (1828 - 1864) |
| Sibling | Rebecca Jane Knox (1828 - ) |
| Sibling | Susan Knox (1828 - 1864) |
| Sibling | Virginia Knox (1833 - ) |
| Sibling | John W. Knox ( - ) |
Notes
Living
A power of attorney was vested in William Norris by James Knox of Buchanan Co., Mo., on 28 Dec 1844.SoldLand
In this deed, Richard D. Knox purchased for $50 "all the estate Right" in two tracts of land in Elkhart Co., Ind., from his brother, James Knox by his attorney William Norris.Endnotes
1. John L. Knox estate records, Elkhart County paper file, Box B, No. 10. (Elkhart County Probate Court, Goshen, Indiana).
2. Deed of sale from James Knox by his attorney William Norris to Richard D. Knox, 28 Jan 1848, Vol. 13, p. 408-9. (Elkhart County Recorder, Elkhart, Indiana).
3. Deed of sale from James Knox by his attorney William Norris to Richard D. Knox, 28 Jan 1848, Vol. 13, p. 408-9. (Elkhart County Recorder, Elkhart, Indiana).