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Moses Knapp 1709–1787

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 8 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 8 trees
Death year and location consistent across 8 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

8 researchers on YourRoots have Moses Knapp in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 8 independent trees

Born 6 Aug 1709 · Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Died 9 Jun 1787 · Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Father John Captain Knapp
Mother Hannah Ferris
Siblings Benjamin Knapp, Charles Knapp, Deborah Knapp, Hannah Knapp, John Knapp, Peter Knapp, Samuel Knapp

Researchers connected through Moses Knapp 1709–1787

and 7 more tree owners connected with Moses Knapp 1709–1787

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1709, Moses Knapp entered the world in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States, born to john captain knapp and hannah ferris. Moses Knapp passed away in 1787 in Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  2. 2
    Record Ancestral File (R)

  3. 3
    Record DNA match and/or Shared Ancestor and/or Ancestry tree

  4. 4
    Record FindAGrave.com-U.S. & Canada & other countries

Life Timeline

1709
Birth of Moses Knapp in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1787
Death of Moses Knapp in Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Moses Knapp

This ancestor line traces from Aylesford, Kent, England (1555) to Stamford, Fairfield Co., Connecticut (1709) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Moses Knapp (1709–1787) was born in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Litchfield, Litchfield, Connecticut, United States. 8 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, 8 researchers on YourRoots have Moses 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 5 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Moses Knapp's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Moses Knapp PTP
1709–1787
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Moses Knapp's Descendants

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Moses Knapp PTP 1709–1787