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The Rural CitizenJacksboro, TexasFriday, November 5, 1880Died – At Springtown, Parker County, at the residence of her daughter, 27 October 1880. Mrs. Melita J. Knox, wife of C.C. Knox of Jack County.Mrs. Melita J. Knox, was born in McMinn County, East Tennessee, on 10 November 1830. She was married to C.C. Knox on 21 February 1849, and in the fall of 1870 they came with their family to Texas, residing in Tarrant and Parker counties until about three years since, when they removed to this county. Mrs. Knox professed religion when 14 years of age and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church, of which she was a consistent member until her death. It is seldom we are thrown in contact with anyone who was so estimable in every walk of life, as wife, mother, friend, neighbor, as the deceased; and the family of six sons and one daughter left behind her beat testimony as to how well she filled her place in the world. Her life work is ended, but her memory and influence remain in solace and comfort the sorrowing husband and family are left to mourn the lovedone who has "gone before."Family links: Spouse:Christopher Columbus Knox (1827 - 1899) Children:James Washington Knox (1852 - 1937) *David L Knox (1854 - 1914) *Samuel Weir Knox (1859 - 1943) ** Reverse Relationships:] body=[This relationship was not directly added to this memorial. Rather, it is calculated based on information added to the related person's memorial. For example: if Joe Public is linked to Jane Public as a spouse, a reciprocal link will automatically be added to Jane Public's memorial.
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Birth	7 Nov 1830	McMinn County, Tennessee
Marriage	21 Feb 1849	Christopher Columbus Knox
Death	27 Oct 1880	Springtown, Parker County, Texas
Burial		Oakwood Cemetery, Jacksboro, Jack County, Texas

Spouse	Christopher Columbus Knox (1827 - 1899)
Child	James Washington Knox (1852 - 1937)
Child	David L. Knox (1854 - 1914)
Child	Samuel Weir Knox (1859 - 1943)