John Knapp (1664–1749) was born in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 7 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John Knapp 1664–1749

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees

Born 25 JUL 1664 · Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Died 5 APR 1749 · Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Father Caleb Knapp

Mother Hannah Smith Close

Siblings Caleb B Knapp, Capt John Knapp, Hannah Knapp, Hannah Palmer, Hannah Smith, John Knapp, Moses Knapp, Samuel Knapp, Samuel Knapp Lt, Sarah Knapp, Sarah Mead

Records

American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI) American Marriages Before 1699 London, England, Church of England … Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … U.S., New England Marriages Prior … U.S., Sons of the American … North America, Family Histories

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Immediate Family

Parents

Caleb Knapp

Hannah Smith Close

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1664, John Knapp entered the world in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA, born to caleb knapp and hannah smith close. John Knapp passed away in 1749 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.

Sources

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Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
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Marriage Records American Marriages Before 1699
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Marriage Records London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
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Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1664

Birth of John Knapp in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Birth

1749

Death of John Knapp in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Knapp

This ancestor line traces from England (1592) to Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut (1664) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Knapp (1664–1749) was born in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA and died in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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