From NKAA, Notable Kentucky African Americans Database (main entry)
Knott County (KY) Free Blacks and Free Mulattoes, 1900-1920
Knott County, located in eastern Kentucky, was formed from portions of Perry, Letcher, Floyd, and Breathitt Counties in 1884. It is surrounded by six counties. Knott County was named for Governor James P. Knott, who was also a U.S. Congressman. The county seat is Hindman, founded in 1884, and named for the Lieutenant Governor James P. Hindman.The county population in 1900 was 8,776. Knott County was formed after Kentucky enslaved people were freed by the ratification of the 13th Amendment; below are the number of Blacks and Mulattoes for 1900-1920.
1900 U.S. Federal Census
- 169 Blacks
- 0 Mulattoes
- All lived in the community of Carr, Knott County, KY.
- 143 Blacks [majority with the last names of Adams, Christian, Combs, Cowles, Francis, Hagans, or Williams]
- 6 Coloreds [last names Adams, Cowles, Francis, or Williams]
- 5 Mulattoes [all with last name Hagans]
- All lived in Lower Carr, Knott County, KY, except two who lived in Troublesome, Knott County, Ky.
- 150 Blacks
- 0 Mulattoes
- All lived in Lower Carr, Knott County, KY.
- About 8 Blacks and 2 Coloreds registered for World War I in Knott County, Kentucky.