Birth 1810 in Germany
Death 1887 in Niles City, Berrien, Michigan and burial in Silverbrook Cemetery as well as his wife and several children and family members over the decades.

Knott family arrived 26 Apr1861 - Departure : Bremen, Germany
Destination: New York City

Christopher Age: 51 at time of arrival.

1870 Federal Census - Niles Ward 1, Berrien, Michigan, United States
Age: 60

1880 Federal Census - Niles, Berrien, Michigan, United States
Age: 70

1887 Age: 77 - Death - Niles City, Berrien, Michigan

On the various census reports and family files we find the following either living in the household or near by in Niles, Michigan

Catherine Elizabeth - wife - appears as "Lizzie" on some census reports
1820 – 1891

John William Knott - son
1840 –

Henry Knott - son
1842 – 1896

Elizabeth Lizzie Knott - daughter
1846 – 1920

George Knott - sone
1846 –

Ludwig Louis Knott - son
1847 –

Frederick Knott born aboout 1848-49 - son - wed Carolina Fischer on 29 MAR 1869 in Berrien County, Michigan
she died 10 DEC 1902 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan
Frederick died on 13 NOV 1898 in Niles, Berrien County, Michigan
Their known children were:  Charles, Mary, William and Matilda

Christiane "Anna" Knott - daughter
1851 – 1924