1950
On motion the letters of dismissal and recommendations of Rev. James Knight and Rev. W. E. Miller from Knoxville Presbytery and Rev. A. D. Rudolph of Ewing Presbytery were accepted and their names placed on the active roll of Ordained Ministers.
[Source: Minutes of the Lebanon Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, April 11, 1950, page 5]

1953
A letter was read from Rev. James Knight in which he asked for a letter of dismission and recommendation. Same was granted.
[Source: Minutes of the Lebanon Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, October 13, 1953, page 6]