Walter Knott was born on December 11, 1889 in San Bernardino, California, USA. He was married to Cordelia L. Hornaday. He died on December 3, 1981 in Buena Park, California, USA.
Father of Virginia Maurine Knott (1913-2003), Russell Horniday Knott (1916-2002), Rachel Elizabeth "Toni" Knott (1917-2003), & Marion Genevieve Knott (1922-2014).
Son of Reverend Elgin Charles Knott (1859-1896) & Margaret Virginia "Maggie" Dougherty (1866-1954).