Richard Wilson Knott

Background

Knott, Richard Wilson was born on September 26, 1849 in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States. Son of Richard and Ann Mary (Roberts) Knott.

Education

Educated private schools, Louisville, Kentucky, to 1864.

Career

In retail dry goods business, Louisville, 1864-1878. One of 5 who established Evening Post, Louisville, 1878, sold interest, 1880. On staff Louisville Courier-Journal, 1880-1893.

Owner and editor Louisville Evening Post, since 1893. Conducted Home and Farm, Louisville, since 1880, and (with General Basil W. Duke) conducted Southern Bivouac, Louisville, 1885-1886. Presbyterian.

Connections

Married Jennie A. Gillmore, June 18, 1891.

Father:

Richard Knott

Mother:

Ann Mary (Roberts) Knott

Spouse:

Jennie A. Gillmore