Jesse Knight
Jesse Knight (6 September 1845 — 14 March 1921) was an American mining magnate, one of relatively few Latter-day Saints in 19th century Western America to find major success in the field.
| Jesse Knight | |
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Jesse Knight ca. 1913 | |
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| Born | Jesse Knight September 6, 1845 Nauvoo, Illinois, United States |
| Died | March 14, 1921 (aged 75) Provo, Utah, United States |
| Resting place | Provo City Cemetery 40.223°N 111.644°W |
| Known For | Founding of Raymond, Alberta, Canada |
| Residence | Jesse Knight House |
| Spouse(s) | Amanda Knight |
| Children | including: Raymond Knight Inez Knight Allen |
| Parents | Newel Knight Lydia Knight |
After the death of his father Newel Knight, Jesse's family was poor throughout his youth. As a young man, he worked as a prospector and discovered the Humbug Mine in the Tintic Mining District near Eureka, Utah in 1896. As the Humbug proved profitable, he acquired other mines in the vicinity, including the Uncle Sam, Beck Tunnel, Iron Blossom, and Colorado mines. After making his fortune, Knight went on to found the Latter Day Saint settlement of Raymond, Alberta, Canada. In 1964, he was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.