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Adam Knapp 1830–1859 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1830

Birth Location: Weiher, Mörlenbach, Hesse, Germany

Death Date: 04 Mar 1859

Death Location: St Wendel, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA

Father: Johann Knapp

Mother: Maria Schmitt

Spouse(s): Margareth Emig

Children(s): Elizabeth Knapp, Anna Knapp, Jacob Knapp, Gertrude Knapp

The story of Adam Knapp began in 1830 in Weiher, Mörlenbach, Hesse, Germany. In 1850, Adam Knapp resided in Robinson, Posey, Indiana, USA. In 1854, Adam Knapp resided in Posey, Indiana. Adam Knapp married Margareth Emig, and had children including Anna Maria Knapp, Elizabeth Margaretta Frances Knapp, Gertrude Knapp, Jacob Knapp. Adam Knapp passed away in 1859 in St Wendel, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Adam Knapp began in 1830 in Weiher, Mörlenbach, Hesse, Germany.
  • In 1850, Adam Knapp resided in Robinson, Posey, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1854, Adam Knapp resided in Posey, Indiana.
  • Adam Knapp married Margareth Emig, and had children including Anna Maria Knapp, Elizabeth Margaretta Frances Knapp, Gertrude Knapp, Jacob Knapp.
  • Adam Knapp passed away in 1859 in St Wendel, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johann Knapp
1792–1846
Birth Location: Weiher, Mörlenbach, Bergstraβe, Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
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Maria Schmitt
1807–1895
Birth Location: Ober-Mumbach, Mörlenbach, Hesse, Germany
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Spouses(s)

Margareth Emig
1816–1878
Birth Location: Mehlenbach, Hessen, Germany
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Knapp
1852–1940
Birth Location: Poseyville, Posey, Indiana, USA
EK
Anna Knapp
1851–1925
Birth Location: Biblis, Darmstadt, Germany
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Jacob Knapp
1855–1934
Birth Location: St Wendel, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA
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Gertrude Knapp
1857–1920
Birth Location: St Wendel, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA
GK

Adam Knapp's Ancestors

Self
Adam Knapp
1830–1859
Birth Place: Weiher, Mörlenbach, Hesse, Germany
Parents
Johann Philip Adam Knapp
1792–1846
Weiher, Mörlenbach, Bergstraβe, Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
Maria (Eva Schmidt) Schmitt
1807–1895
Ober-Mumbach, Mörlenbach, Hesse, Germany
Grandparents
Johann (Adam) Knapp
1752–1808
Weiher, Amberg-Sulzbach, Bayern, Germany
Anna (Barbara) Schmitt
1759–1825
Oberabsteinach, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany
Johann (Philipp) Schmidt
1751–1829
Karlsruhe, Stadt Karlsruhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Gertrude Bürner
1779–
Nieder-Liebersbach, Mörlenbach, Hesse, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Johann Knapp
1727–1776
Eva Zirfas
1720–1784
Johann Schmitt
1736–1791
Anna Becker
1744–1812
Johann Schmidt
1716–1783
Anna Kaemmer
1723–1784
Johannes Bürner
1743–1798
Anna Falter
1727–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Knapp
1683–1744
Margaretha Falters
1694–1727
Christian Zirfas
1690–1743
Anna Zirfas
1692–1764
Johann Schmitt
1690–1741
Maria Kohl
1708–1781
Johann Becker
1709–1793
Maria Lucas
1708–1767
Johann Schmidt
1686–1754
Kunigunde Hassler
1693–1742
Hanß Krammerere
1702–1765
Anna (Kammerer)
1702–1769
Anton Falter
1702–1762
Margarete Lang
1702–1736

Adam Knapp's Descendants

1.
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Adam Knapp (Abt. 1830–04 Mar 1859) m. Margareth Emig (1816–9 Sep 1878)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Margaretta Frances) Knapp 1852–1940 m. Johann (Conrad) Gries 1846–1910
    1. 1. Mary (Ann Margaretha) Gries 1879–1940 m. John (Francis Herman) Elpers 1868–1922
      1. 1. Herman (John) Elpers 1902–1982 m. Emma (Augustina) Tenbarge 1905–1989
        1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Elpers 1928–2015
        2. 2. Norma (Lee) Elpers 1929–2013
        3. 3. Rita (Floriana) Elpers 1931–2017
        4. 4. Aleen (Allene Catherine) Elpers 1933–2016
        5. 5. Rose (Anna) Elpers 1938–2020
      2. 2. Elizabeth (M) Elpers 1901–1981
      3. 3. Adolph (Joseph) Elpers 1909–1956
      4. 4. Clemence (Peter) Elpers 1911–1917
      5. 5. Mary (Rose (Marie)) Elpers 1914–1969
      6. 6. Gertrude (Catherine) Elpers 1917–1996
      7. 7. Edward (J.) Elpers 1921–1990
      8. 8. William Elpers 1904–1926
      9. 9. Henry Elpers 1906–1907
      10. 10. John (Henry) Elpers 1908–1972
    2. 2. Peter (Wendelinus) Gries 1885–1967
    3. 3. Gertrude Gries 1887–1955
    4. 4. Anna (Katharine Catherine) Gries 1895–1972
    5. 5. Anna (M) Griese 1890–1976 m. Adam (John) Will 1887–1966
      1. 1. Frances (Catherine) Will 1916–2007
      2. 2. Alvin (Charles) Will 1918–1998
      3. 3. Theresa (Bernadena) Arnold 1914–2011
      4. 4. Wilfred (Bernard) Will 1923–1983
      5. 5. Gilbert (John) Will 1925–1994
      6. 6. Elvera (Theresa) Will 1920–2001 m. Joseph (Vincent) Arnold 1912–1993
      7. 7. Irma (Louise) Will 1927–2016
      8. 8. Leo (Bernard) Will 1929–2005
      9. 9. Albert (C) Will 1932–2020
      10. 10. Robert (E) Will 1930–1983
      11. 11. Olivia (T) Will 1920–
      12. 12. Elmer (John) Will 1922–
    6. 6. Conrad (“Coonie” J Gries) jr 1882–1973
    7. 7. John (Jacob) Gries 1880–1962
    8. 8. Joseph (Conrad) Gries 1875–1963
  2. 2. Anna (Maria) Knapp 1851–1925
  3. 3. Jacob Knapp 1855–1934
  4. 4. Gertrude Knapp 1857–1920 m. John (J) Weis 1855–1932
    1. 1. Theresia Weis 1900–1985
    2. 2. Mary Weis 1883–1964
    3. 3. Lulu Weis 1890–
    4. 4. Jacob Weis 1897–1980
    5. 5. Katherine Weis 1878–1965
    6. 6. John (P) Weis 1885–1958
    7. 7. Louisa Weis 1892–1983
    8. 8. Pauline (Elizabeth) Weis 1881–1960
    9. 9. Joseph (William) Weis 1895–1990 m. Elizabeth (B) Schmitt 1895–1981
      1. 1. Harold (William) Weis 1925–2011 m. Anna (Katherine) Ziliak 1925–2000
      2. 2. Walter (Joseph) Weis 1920–2018
      3. 3. Alvin (Anthony) Weis 1922–2004
      4. 4. William (Cletus) Weis 1931–2005
      5. 5. Helen (Marie) Weis 1919–1986
      6. 6. Florence (T) Weis 1924–2016
      7. 7. Albert (John) Weis 1926–2011
    10. 10. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Weiss 1889–1971
    11. 11. Magdalena ("lena") Weis 1880–

Adam Knapp's Timeline

5 Records

1830
Abt. 1830
Birth of Adam Knapp in Weiher, Mörlenbach, Hesse, Germany
Weiher, Mörlenbach, Hesse, Germany
1850
1850
Age 20
Adam Knapp resided here in Robinson, Posey, Indiana, USA
Robinson, Posey, Indiana, USA
1854
Abt 1854
Age 24
Adam Knapp resided here in Posey, Indiana
Posey, Indiana
1859
04 Mar 1859
Age 29
Death of Adam Knapp in St Wendel, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA
St Wendel, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA
1859
27 Feb 1859
Age 29
Adam Knapp - Probate in Posey, Indiana, USA
Posey, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1830
    Event Place: Weiher, Mörlenbach, Hesse, Germany
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Robinson, Posey, Indiana; Roll: 166; Page: 313b
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Robinson, Posey, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Robinson, Posey, Indiana; Roll: 166; Page: 313b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1854
    Event Place: Posey, Indiana
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, Record of Wills, 1816-1923; Author: Indiana. Circuit Court (Posey County); Probate Place: Posey, Indiana

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Mar 1859
    Event Place: St Wendel, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, Record of Wills, 1816-1923; Author: Indiana. Circuit Court (Posey County); Probate Place: Posey, Indiana
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1859
    Event Place: Posey, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1798-1999, Record of Wills, 1816-1923; Author: Indiana. Circuit Court (Posey County); Probate Place: Posey, Indiana
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