Knott family scrapbook

Collection

Identifier: Mss 2780

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection consists of a scrapbook, 1 volume, circa 1865-1970, containing genealogical information and newspaper clippings regarding the Knott family, their businesses, and other prominent Portland citizens.

Dates

circa 1865-1970

Creator

Knott family (Family)

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

The Oregon Historical Society owns the materials in the Research Library and makes available reproductions for research, publication, and other uses. The Society does not necessarily hold copyright to all materials in the collections. In some cases, permission for use may require seeking additional authorization from copyright owners.

Biographical note

Andrew J. Knott (1834-1900) and Levi Knott (1832-1887) came to Oregon in 1850 and 1851. They ran the Stark Street ferry starting in 1861. Andrew J. Knott represented Multnomah County in the state Legislature. He married Mary E. Tibbetts (1835-1919), and they had seven children. Levi Knott married Mary Savery.

Extent

0.17 Cubic Feet (1 slim document case)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Collection consists of a scrapbook containing genealogical information and newspaper clippings regarding the Knott family, their businesses, and other prominent Portland citizens. Andrew J. Knott (1834-1900) and Levi Knott (1832-1887) came to Oregon in 1850 and 1851. They ran the Stark Street ferry starting in 1861, and Andrew J. Knott represented Multnomah County in the state Legislature.