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Birth	:	30 Sep 1852 Princeton, Scott County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Aug 1936 Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Twerton Cemetery, Twerton, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate	:	51.3802500, -2.3836220
Description	:	"History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S.J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Among the prominent professional men of Princeton who has ably sustained the high reputation made by his father is Dr. John Knox. A native of Princeton, his birth occurred September 10, 1852, being the first white child born here. His parents were Dr. SAMUEL and Mary Elizabeth (CULBERSTON) KNOX. The former was born near Gettysburg, Adams county, Pennsylvania,October 16, 1824, a son of Samuel and Margaret (Witherow) Knox. He studied medicine in the state of his birth, but in 1850 came to Princeton, Iowa,where he handled... Read More	"History of Davenport and Scott County" Vol. II by Harry E. Downer-S.J. Clarke Publishing Co. 1910 Chicago. Among the prominent professional men of Princeton who has ably sustained the high reputation made by his father is Dr. John Knox. A native of Princeton, his birth occurred September 10, 1852, being the first white child born here. His parents were Dr. SAMUEL and Mary Elizabeth (CULBERSTON) KNOX. The former was born near Gettysburg, Adams county, Pennsylvania,October 16, 1824, a son of Samuel and Margaret (Witherow) Knox. He studied medicine in the state of his birth, but in 1850 came to Princeton, Iowa,where he handled stock and engaged in the real estate business until the spring of 1853. Then he returned to Pennsylvania, entered the medical department of the university and was graduated at the head of his class in 1856. Returning to Princeton, he opened an office, where he practiced until his death July 17, 1887. He was one of the most prominent and progressive men of the town, always being at the head of any movement calculated to advance its interests, doing much both as a private citizen and as a man on whom the public gaze rested, for he held all the town offices and, as he owned eight hundred acres of land situated for the most part within its boundaries, he laid out several residence districts. In 1857 he opened what is known as the Knox addition to Princeton and then, having purchased five acres of land, he platted Oak Ridge cemetery, which is the principal burying ground in the locality. During the war he was the main support of many women and children, whose husbands and fathers had fallen on the battlefield. A slight dramatic interest is attached to the generosity Dr. Samuel Knox showed toward the Presbyterian church. Not satisfied with having donated the land and contributed funds toward the erection of the first church here, he made a journey to New York city to see his uncle, the Rev. John Knox. During the services at the latter's church one Sunday he rose up in the congregation, explaining the circumstances that involved the little religious community at Princeton, and from his listeners raised eight hundred dollars, which he brought back home. That sum enabled them to complete the erection of the church. During the early years of its existence he also furnished the fuel, much of which Dr. John Knox chipped. In recognition of his invaluable services and of his high character as a Christian, Dr. Samuel Knox was elected an elder of the congregation, holding the office throughout his life. He was also the main spirit in starting an academy here. With several other men who had children to educate he raised funds to employ a professor and conduct the school for a number of years. While these incidents bear witness to the fact that he was always at the head of movements for the social betterment of the town, others may be adduced which show his interest in the development of the resources of this locality. He was deeply concerned in a company which had as its purpose the building of a gristmill. It, however, burned down after a few years' operation and Dr. Knox lost about five thousand dollars on this investment. Being on of the main promoters to induce the Sterling & Rock Island Railroad to build a bridge across the river of Princeton, Dr. Knox lost the one hundred and twenty acres of land which he had subscribed to the undertaking when they failed to fulfill their promises. He was one of the most active and prominent members of the Masonic lodge to which he belonged. His wife, Mary Elizabeth Culberston, was born in Franklin county,Pennsylvania, July 22, 1833. She was the daughter of Captain Culberston, and is still living. Six children were born of her marriage: John, the subject of this sketch; James, who died at the age of nine years; Mary E., the widow of William Meadley; Helen, who died at the age of nine years; Mary E., the widow of William Meadley; Helen, who died at the age of four and a half year; Samuel, who died when he was forty years old; and Charles McLean, of Butte, Montana.

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Dr John Knox's memorial is located at: Twerton Cemetery, Twerton, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England.
When did Dr John Knox death?
Dr John Knox death on 14 Aug 1936 in Davenport, Scott County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 51.3802500
Longitude: -2.3836220

Family Members:

Parent

Dr Samuel Knox

(1824 - 1887)

Mary Elizabeth Culbertson Knox

(1833 - 1915)

Siblings

Mary Elizabeth Knox Meadley

(1857 - 1938)

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