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Deacon Elihu Knapp 1826–1890 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Mar 1826

Birth Location: Eldred, McKean, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 28 Jan 1890

Death Location: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA

Father: Elihu Knapp

Mother: KEZIAH NORTON

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Westbrook

Children(s): Cornelius Knapp, George Knapp, Clara Knapp, Leroy Knapp, Laura Knapp, Cornelia Knapp, Eli Knapp, Mary Knapp, Delancy Knapp, Charles Knapp

In 1826, Deacon Elihu Knapp entered the world in Eldred, McKean, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Elihu Ketchum Knapp And Keziah Norton. In 1850, Deacon Elihu Knapp resided in Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, USA. In 1860, Deacon Elihu Knapp resided in Rockford, Rockford, Floyd, Iowa, USA. Deacon Elihu Knapp married Elizabeth Jane Westbrook, and had children including Charles Elvins Charley Or Alvin Knapp, Clara Alice Knapp, Cornelia Knapp, Cornelius Elvino Charley Knapp, Delancy Knapp, Eli Knapp, George Elihu Knapp, Laura Knapp, Leroy Knapp, Mary Knapp. Deacon Elihu Knapp passed away in 1890 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1826, Deacon Elihu Knapp entered the world in Eldred, McKean, Pennsylvania, United States, born to Elihu Ketchum Knapp And Keziah Norton.
  • In 1850, Deacon Elihu Knapp resided in Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, Deacon Elihu Knapp resided in Rockford, Rockford, Floyd, Iowa, USA.
  • Deacon Elihu Knapp married Elizabeth Jane Westbrook, and had children including Charles Elvins Charley Or Alvin Knapp, Clara Alice Knapp, Cornelia Knapp, Cornelius Elvino Charley Knapp, Delancy Knapp, Eli Knapp, George Elihu Knapp, Laura Knapp, Leroy Knapp, Mary Knapp.
  • Deacon Elihu Knapp passed away in 1890 in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Deacon Knapp's Ancestors

Self
Deacon Knapp
1826–1890
Birth Place: Eldred, McKean, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Elihu Ketchum Knapp
1800–1890
New York, New York, USA
KEZIAH NORTON
1796–1833
Plain City, Madison, Ohio, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Deacon Knapp's Descendants

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Deacon (Elihu) Knapp (14 Mar 1826–28 Jan 1890) m. Elizabeth (Jane) Westbrook (17 Oct 1826–Nov 1880 of paralysis/lockjaw from infection)
  1. 1. Cornelius (Elvino "Charley") Knapp 1848–1920
  2. 2. George (Elihu) Knapp 1857–1916
  3. 3. Clara (Alice) Knapp 1862–1909
  4. 4. Leroy Knapp 1850–1859
  5. 5. Laura Knapp 1846–
  6. 6. Cornelia Knapp 1848–
  7. 7. Eli Knapp 1865–
  8. 8. Mary Knapp 1862–
  9. 9. Delancy Knapp 1859–
  10. 10. Charles (Elvins "charley" or "Alvin") Knapp 1848–1920 m. Mattie Knapp 1855–1940
    1. 1. Arthur (Manly Knapp) Sr 1878–1943
    2. 2. Mary (E.) Knapp 1881–1900

Deacon Knapp's Timeline

5 Records

1826
14 Mar 1826
Birth of Deacon Elihu Knapp in Eldred, McKean, Pennsylvania, United States
Eldred, McKean, Pennsylvania, United States
1850
1850
Age 24
Deacon Elihu Knapp resided here in Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 34
Deacon Elihu Knapp resided here in Rockford, Rockford, Floyd, Iowa, USA
Rockford, Rockford, Floyd, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 54
Deacon Elihu Knapp resided here in Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
1890
28 Jan 1890
Age 64
Death of Deacon Elihu Knapp in Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1826
    Event Place: Eldred, McKean, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: 134; Page: 340b

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Burritt, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: 134; Page: 340b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Rockford, Rockford, Floyd, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Rockford, Floyd, Iowa; Roll: M653_322; Page: 340; Family History Library Film: 803322

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Jan 1890
    Event Place: Rockford, Winnebago, Illinois, USA

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