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Abijah Knapp 1797–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 February 1797

Birth Location: Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Death Date: 5 March 1878

Death Location: Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Abijah Knapp

Mother: Lydia Austin

Spouse(s): Chloe Knapp

Children(s): Eliza Knapp, Emeline Marshall, Charles Knapp, Loriann Hewitt, Eliza Andrews

In 1797, Abijah Knapp entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Abijah Knapp And Lydia Austin. Abijah Knapp married Abijah Knapp Jr, Chloe Knapp, Chloe Wade, and had children including Charles Asa Knapp, Eliza A Andrews, Eliza C Knapp, Emeline A Marshall, Loriann Hewitt. Abijah Knapp passed away in 1878 in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1797, Abijah Knapp entered the world in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America, born to Abijah Knapp And Lydia Austin.
  • Abijah Knapp married Abijah Knapp Jr, Chloe Knapp, Chloe Wade, and had children including Charles Asa Knapp, Eliza A Andrews, Eliza C Knapp, Emeline A Marshall, Loriann Hewitt.
  • Abijah Knapp passed away in 1878 in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Abijah Knapp
1760–1833
Birth Location: (psbly) Taunton, Bristol, Bay Colony, Massachusetts
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Lydia Austin
1762–1830
Birth Location: Charlestown, Suffolk, Bay Colony, Massachusetts
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Spouses(s)

Chloe Knapp
1797–1868
Birth Location: Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Children(s)

Eliza Knapp
1825–1907
Birth Location: Harpersfield, Delaware Co, New York, USA
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Emeline Marshall
1827–1864
Birth Location: Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Charles Knapp
1828–1919
Birth Location: Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
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Loriann Hewitt
1822–1875
Birth Location: Freetown, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
LH
Eliza Andrews
1825–1895
Birth Location: Easton
EA

Abijah Knapp's Ancestors

Self
Abijah Knapp
1797–1878
Birth Place: Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Parents
Abijah Knapp
1760–1833
(psbly) Taunton, Bristol, Bay Colony, Massachusetts
Lydia Austin
1762–1830
Charlestown, Suffolk, Bay Colony, Massachusetts
Grandparents
Jonathan Knap
1735–1831
Norton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA
Mercy Cook
1741–
Kingston, Massachusetts
Timothy Austin
1718–1787
Charlestown, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Lydia Waldo
1727–1800
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Knapp
1709–1793
Mehitabel Knapp
1707–1795
Ebenezer Austin
1662–1722
Thankfull Austin
1659–1691
Cornelius Waldo
1684–1753
Faith Savage
1683–1760
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Knapp
1694–1766
Richard Jr
1632–1703
Abigail Austin
1637–1693

Abijah Knapp's Descendants

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Abijah Knapp (19 February 1797–5 March 1878) m. Chloe Knapp (23 February 1797–11 August 1868)
  1. 1. Eliza (C.) Knapp 1825–1907 m. David Merwin 1818–1901 m. Jason Knapp 1823– m. David (M) Knapp 1825– m. William (F) Stone 1811– m. William (S) Andrews 1811–
    1. 1. Elizabeth Joslyn 1864–1947 m. Job Joslyn 1850–1916
      1. 1. Eva (Belle) Joslin 1882–1944 m. Marvin (Wood) Simonson 1877–1967
        1. 1. Maren Frederiksdatter 1823–1862
        2. 2. Ruth Simonson 1910–
        3. 3. Neoma Simonson 1912–1935
        4. 4. Charles Simonson 1917–
        5. 5. George Simonson 1918–
        6. 6. Marion Simonson 1920–
        7. 7. Marie Simonson 1920–
        8. 8. Ward Simonson 1924–2006
      2. 2. Eliza Joslyn 1885–
      3. 3. Rice Joslyn 1886–
      4. 4. Andrew Joslyn 1889–
      5. 5. Viola Joslyn 1893–
      6. 6. Elmer Joslyn 1895–
      7. 7. Emery Joslyn 1899–
      8. 8. Andrew Joslin 1890–
    2. 2. Burton (G) Merwin 1875–
    3. 3. Gee (W) Knapp 1855–
    4. 4. Hellen Knapp 1849–
    5. 5. Ivy (V) Knapp 1855–
    6. 6. Charles (M) Knapp 1856–
    7. 7. Joseph (M) Knapp 1864–
    8. 8. Clara (H) Knapp 1868–
    9. 9. Agnes All 1866–1942
    10. 10. Agnes All 1866–1942
    11. 11. Irving Merwin 1854–1926
  2. 2. Emeline (A.) Marshall 1827–1864
  3. 3. Charles (Asa) Knapp 1828–1919
  4. 4. Loriann Hewitt 1822–1875
  5. 5. Eliza (A) Andrews 1825–1895

Abijah Knapp's Timeline

12 Records

1797
19 February 1797
Birth of Abijah Knapp in Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1824
7 Mar 1824
Age 27
Abijah Knapp was married in Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
1824
7 Mar 1824
Age 27
Abijah Knapp was married in Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts
1824
10 May 1824
Age 27
Abijah Knapp was married in Easthampton, Massachusetts
Easthampton, Massachusetts
1830
1830
Age 33
Abijah Knapp resided here in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1840
1840
Age 43
Abijah Knapp resided here in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1850
1850
Age 53
Abijah Knapp resided here in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1855
1855
Age 58
Abijah Knapp resided here in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1860
1860
Age 63
Abijah Knapp resided here in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1865
1865
Age 68
Abijah Knapp resided here in Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1878
5 March 1878
Age 81
Death of Abijah Knapp in Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
1879
1879
Age 82
Abijah Knapp - Probate in Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 February 1797
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records
    [2] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [3] Massachusetts, State Census, 1855
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [6] Massachusetts, State Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Massachusetts, Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1824
    Event Place: Brockton, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Town Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1824
    Event Place: Brockton, Plymouth, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Compiled Marriages

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 10 May 1824
    Event Place: Easthampton, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Easton, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, State Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 March 1878
    Event Place: Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records
    [2] Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Easton, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1879
    Event Place: Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records
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