Who was Abigail Knapp?

Abigail Knapp (1579–1581) was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, , England and died in Ipswich, Suffolk, , England. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 2 generations of this lineage.

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Abigail Knapp 1579–1581

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 12 independent trees

Born 29 Jul 1579 · Ipswich, Suffolk, , England

Died 14 Sep 1581 · Ipswich, Suffolk, , England

Father John Knapp

Mother Martha Blois

Siblings Dorcas Knapp, Elizabeth Knapp, John Knapp, Judith Knapp, Margret Knapp, Martha Knapp, Mary Knapp, Nicholas Knapp, Phebe Knapp, Stephen Knapp, Thomas Knapp, William Knapp

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Knapp

Martha Blois

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Children

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Biography

The story of Abigail Knapp began in 1579 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England. Abigail Knapp passed away in 1581 in Ipswich, Suffolk, England.

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1579

Birth of Abigail Knapp in Ipswich, Suffolk, England

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1581

Death of Abigail Knapp in Ipswich, Suffolk, England

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Abigail Knapp

This ancestor line traces from Stokes Ipswch, Suffolk, England (1536) to Ipswich, Suffolk, England (1579) across 2 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Abigail Knapp (1579–1581) was born in Ipswich, Suffolk, , England and died in Ipswich, Suffolk, , England. 12 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 12 researchers on YourRoots have Abigail in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
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