Robert Knight was born about 1587 in Shepton Mallet, co. Somerset, England. He signed his will on 23 Jun 1676. He died between 23 Jun 1676 and 24 Aug 1676 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts. His estate was probated on 24 Aug 1676. He was a mason. He was married to Margaret Grimley on 24 Nov 1608.

Margaret Grimley was born about 1591. Children were:

i. Joan Knight.
ii. Richard Knight was a weaver. He was a fisherman.
iii. Margaret Knight died on 30 May 1658.