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William KNAPP 1596–1658

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 10 Jan 1596 · Bures, Suffolk, England, England

Died 30 Aug 1658 · Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

Father William Knopp

Mother Elizabeth Read

Siblings Anne Knapp, Elizabeth Anne Knapp, Elizabeth Knopp, Elizabeth Philbrick, James Knapp, John Knapp, Judith Knapp, Margaret Knapp, Mary Knapp, Rose Knapp

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Immediate Family

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William Knopp

Elizabeth Read

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Children

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Biography

In 1596, William KNAPP entered the world in Bures, Suffolk, England, England, born to william knopp and elizabeth read. William KNAPP passed away in 1658 in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States.

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1596

Birth of William KNAPP in Bures, Suffolk, England, England

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1658

Death of William KNAPP in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William KNAPP

This ancestor line traces from Boissey, Calvados, France (1038) to Bures, Suffolk, England, England (1596) across 18 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William KNAPP (1596–1658) was born in Bures, Suffolk, England, England and died in Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States. 3 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, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 18 generations of this lineage geographically.
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