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Charity Knight (Hamilton)

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Birthplace: Virginia, United States
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Daughter of Alexander John Hamilton and Wife of Alexander Hamilton
Wife of George Knight
Mother of Mary Knight; James Knight; Elizabeth Shepherd; Mark Knight; Willie T. Knight and 5 others

Occupation: Cherokee
Managed by: Maggie Anne Sierras-Trotts
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About Charity Knight

Charity was full blood Choctaw Indian who was found wandering alone after a battle. Her age was estimated at two or three years. Andrew Hamilton put her on his horse, carried her to his home and raised her as his daughter.

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Charity Knight's Timeline

1791
March 19, 1791
Virginia, United States
1810
July 20, 1810
1812
April 13, 1812
1816
February 12, 1816
1818
March 24, 1818
Louisiana, United States
1820
February 27, 1820
1822
1822
Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States
1827
1827
1828
July 1828
Mississippi, United States
1831
1831