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Marcus Farwell Knight

Birth	:	12 Nov 1852 Eaton County, Michigan, USA
Death	:	4 Jul 1921 Mason County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Saint Anthony's Cemetery, Shirley, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5374527, -71.6467056
Description	:	"The Mason County Journal" of Friday, July 8, 1921 Shelton, Mason County, Washington DIES SUDDENLY AFTER BUSY DAY AT O. E. S. PICNIC Death of Marcus F. Knight Comes as a Shock to Community-Hold Masonic Funeral This week adds two to the record of those older residents of Shelton who have been called upon to respond to sudden summons. The second call found its mark in Marcus F. Knight, a well known citizen prominent in official circles and public life in the community for more than thirty years. Death came as a shock to all, but especially to fraternal friends among whom he was... Read More	"The Mason County Journal" of Friday, July 8, 1921 Shelton, Mason County, Washington DIES SUDDENLY AFTER BUSY DAY AT O. E. S. PICNIC Death of Marcus F. Knight Comes as a Shock to Community-Hold Masonic Funeral This week adds two to the record of those older residents of Shelton who have been called upon to respond to sudden summons. The second call found its mark in Marcus F. Knight, a well known citizen prominent in official circles and public life in the community for more than thirty years. Death came as a shock to all, but especially to fraternal friends among whom he was spending his most enjoyable day at the Eastern Star picnic at Walker Park. Returning Monday evening Mr. Knight complained of not feeling well and was sent to his hotel in an auto. Reaching there he walked in and prepared for bed, and soon after was found in distress and help summoned. He had passed away before medical aid came and the trouble was given as acute indigestion. Gathering The funeral was held from the Masonic hall on Wednesday, the most impressive rites of ritual and song being attended by the largest fraternal gathering in years as well as by family friends and public generally, called to pay their last respects to a citizen who had died literally in the harness. Interment was made in the Masonic cemetery, where the final service was given and the grave banked high with flowers. Marcus F. Knight was born in Hamllin, Michigan, November 12, 1852, and was in his 69th year. He was married in 1876 to Mary Dunbar and in 1882 they moved to Huron, South Dakota with their two daughters. After eight years spent there the family followed other Dunbar families to Shelton and this has since been their home, save for short periods of teaching elsewhere, both Mr. and Mrs. Knight and their daughters later being teachers. For more than twenty years the deceased has served the people in some capacity, beginning with county treasurer and ending with his position as acting clerk of the court during the present trials, although his official position was deputy assessor. He was also secretary of Mt. Moriah Lodge, the Fruit Growers Association, the County Fair, Pomona Grange and Patron of Welcome Chapter, O. E. S., all of which kept him busy and active in spite of his years. The passing of Marcus Knight will leave a gap in all these works and in each circle he will be missed as well as among his host of friends over the county and state. Besides his sorrowing widow he leaves two daughters, Miss Jessie Knight, postmaster at Shelton, and Miss Gyneth Knight, who is in the consular service at Shanghai, China. Among the relatives who were called by the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Will Dunbar, of Port Orchard, Mr. and Mrs. Prentice Dunbar of Olympia, Among the attendants from other places were Masonic brethren from the lodges at Union City, Elma and Olympia.

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Marcus Farwell Knight's memorial is located at: Saint Anthony's Cemetery, Shirley, Middlesex County, USA.
When did Marcus Farwell Knight death?
Marcus Farwell Knight death on 4 Jul 1921 in Mason County, Washington, USA
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Latitude: 42.5374527
Longitude: -71.6467056

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Mary Miranda Dunbar Knight

(1854 - 1940)

Siblings

Children

Jessie A. Knight Grisdale

(1877 - 1954)

Gyneth Knight Emens

(1880 - 1944)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Anthony's Cemetery
Shirley, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5374527, -71.6467056

2. Village Cemetery
Shirley, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5398026, -71.6539230

3. Shirley Shaker Cemetery
Lancaster, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5240700, -71.6514700

4. Fort Devens Post Cemetery
Devens, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5285206, -71.6220240

5. North Burial Ground
Lancaster, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5134048, -71.6627274

6. Center Cemetery
Shirley, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5711630, -71.6490370

7. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Ayer, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5653000, -71.5958023

8. Bellevue Cemetery
Harvard, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4958000, -71.6055984

9. Woodlawn Cemetery
Ayer, Middlesex County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5508194, -71.5721512

10. Saint Benedict Center Cemetery
Harvard, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4827900, -71.6231900

11. Harvard Center Cemetery
Harvard, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4991989, -71.5847015

12. South Cemetery
Lunenburg, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5806007, -71.7093964

13. Captain Benjamin Stewart Gravesite
Harvard, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5189400, -71.5630800

14. Saint Cecilias Cemetery
Leominster, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5166800, -71.7331900

15. Shaker Burying Ground
Harvard, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5309900, -71.5554600

16. North Village Cemetery
Lancaster, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4724998, -71.6778030

17. Evergreen Cemetery
Leominster, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5332985, -71.7491989

18. Saint Leo Cemetery
Leominster, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5153008, -71.7472000

19. Pine Grove Cemetery
Leominster, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5306015, -71.7561035

20. West Burying Ground
Bolton, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4488983, -71.6300964

21. Thayer Cemetery
Lancaster, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4578500, -71.7024400

22. Middle Cemetery
Lancaster, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4491997, -71.6757965

23. Old Settlers Burial Yard
Lancaster, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4488754, -71.6742706

24. North Cemetery
Lunenburg, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6041985, -71.7305984