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Peter Knapp 1701–1748

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 10 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 10 trees
Death year and location consistent across 10 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

10 researchers on YourRoots have Peter Knapp in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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 10 independent trees

Born 15 Aug 1701 · Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Died 5 Jul 1748 · Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Father Lieutenant Samuel Moses Knapp
Mother Hannah Bushnell Ct
Siblings Aaron Knapp, Abigail Knapp, Caleb Knapp, Deacon Joshua Knapp Minuteman Rws F I War, Francis Moulton Knapp, Hannah Knapp, John Bushnell Knapp, John Bushnell Knapp 1 F I War Ct, Mercy Knapp, Moses Knapp, Samuel W Knapp
Records
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Peter Knapp began in 1701 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. Peter Knapp passed away in 1748 in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.

Sources

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

Life Timeline

1701
Birth of Peter Knapp in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Birth
1748
Death of Peter Knapp in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Peter Knapp

This ancestor line traces from Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1668) to Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States (1701) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Peter Knapp (1701–1748) was born in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States and died in Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States. 10 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, 10 researchers on YourRoots have Peter 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.
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.

Related Records

Lieutenant Samuel Moses Knapp
Father
Hannah Bushnell Ct
Mother

Peter Knapp's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Peter Knapp PTP
1701–1748
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Parents
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Grandparents
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Peter Knapp's Descendants

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Peter Knapp PTP 1701–1748