The Research Like a Pro Genealogy Podcast

RLP 358: Jemima Griggs and Joseph Knight Senior

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May 19, 2025
Dive into fascinating genealogical connections between Joseph Knight Sr. and Jemima Griggs. Discover how DNA testing can reveal surprising family ties. Explore Knight's influence on early American history and his relationship with Joseph Smith Jr. Learn about Jemima's life and her family's legacy. The hosts discuss crucial future research steps and the complexities of documenting ancestry from the Massachusetts Bay Colony. Unravel the past while enjoying humorous anecdotes about the challenges of tracing family trees through time.
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INSIGHT

Multiple Shared Ancestors Matter

  • Joseph Knight Sr. and Jemima Griggs share 23 common ancestors dating back to colonial Massachusetts.
  • Shared DNA segments may come from multiple common ancestors, complicating genetic genealogy analysis.
ANECDOTE

John Knight Jr.'s Colonial Family

  • John Knight Jr. had five wives and many children but few survived to adulthood due to high mortality.
  • He lived from 1630 to 1714, experiencing typical colonial life challenges with long lifespan enabling multiple marriages.
ANECDOTE

Joseph Knight Sr. Supports Joseph Smith

  • Joseph Knight Sr. was a landowner who helped Joseph Smith Jr. during the Book of Mormon translation.
  • He provided provisions and labor assistance, and was baptized into the early Church in 1830.
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