William Knott was born in Virginia and died 1844 in Stokes county, North Carolina. He married Tabitha. They had 8 children
1. Henry Knott married Nellie Hutchins
2. Starling Knott, nothing more is known
3. Jennie Knott, nothing more is known
4. Polly Knott married Grinder Hutchins
5. Nancy Knott, nothing more is known
6. Elizabeth Knott married Robert Hutchins