Born: Vermont, 1830.
Died: Illinois, 1878.
Mr. Knight's parents were devout old-school Presbyterians while an uncle, who had much influence over him, was an earnest Congregationalist. He was educated in a Baptist school. These surroundings greatly perplexed him in his religious views. He came to Illinois in 1850, settling in the western part of McLean County. He heard Min. J. G. Campbell present the simple New Testament teaching, and accepted with joy. He was ordained to the ministry in 1858, and continued faithfully therein for a period of twenty years. He served the churches at Lower and Upper White Oak and various communities in the northeast part of the county, where he was associated with Mr. Campbell in evangelistic work. In his preaching trips he traveled horseback or walked. Much of his service was without financial compensation. He was a pure, true and efficient servant of God and men.