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Edward Knapp 1763 – 1821 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Sep 1763

Birth Location: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 23 Mar 1821

Death Location: Sunbery twp, Deleware Co, Ohio, United States

Father: Daniel Knapp

Mother: Hannah Lyon

Spouse(s): Esther Skell, Esther SKELL

Children(s): Hannah KNAPP, Elizabeth Knapp, Elizabeth KNAPP, Daniel Knapp, Edward Jr., Sythene Knapp, Jerusha Knapp, Tirzah Knapp, Charles Knapp, Edward KNAPP

In 1763, Edward Knapp entered the world in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, born to Daniel Knapp and Hannah Lyon. In 1775, Edward Knapp resided in Ohio, USA. In 1800, Edward Knapp resided in Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania. Edward Knapp married Esther Skell, Esther SKELL, and had children including Hannah KNAPP, Elizabeth Knapp, Elizabeth "Betsy" KNAPP, Daniel Knapp, Edward Knapp, Jr., Sythene Knapp, Jerusha Knapp, Tirzah Knapp, Charles Knapp, Edward KNAPP. Edward Knapp passed away in 1821 in Sunbery twp, Deleware Co, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1763, Edward Knapp entered the world in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States, born to Daniel Knapp and Hannah Lyon.
  • In 1775, Edward Knapp resided in Ohio, USA.
  • In 1800, Edward Knapp resided in Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania.
  • Edward Knapp married Esther Skell, Esther SKELL, and had children including Hannah KNAPP, Elizabeth Knapp, Elizabeth "Betsy" KNAPP, Daniel Knapp, Edward Knapp, Jr., Sythene Knapp, Jerusha Knapp, Tirzah Knapp, Charles Knapp, Edward KNAPP.
  • Edward Knapp passed away in 1821 in Sunbery twp, Deleware Co, Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Daniel Knapp
1741 – 1778
Birth Location: Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
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Hannah Lyon
1749 – 1807
Birth Location: Massachusetts, United States
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Spouses(s)

Esther Skell
1776 – 1853
Birth Location: Vermont, United States
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Esther SKELL
1776 – 1853
Birth Location: Vermont, USA
ES

Children(s)

Hannah KNAPP
1792 – 1823
Birth Location: Massechusetts, USA
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Elizabeth Knapp
1793 – 1823
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth KNAPP
1795 – 1823
Birth Location: Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
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Daniel Knapp
1797 – 1815
Birth Location: Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
DK
Edward Jr.
1800 – 1832
Birth Location: Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
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Sythene Knapp
1802 – 1842
Birth Location: Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, USA
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Jerusha Knapp
1804 –
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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Tirzah Knapp
1808 – 1877
Birth Location: Tioga County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Charles Knapp
1811 – 1874
Birth Location: Ohio
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Edward KNAPP
– 1800
Birth Location: –
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Edward Knapp's Ancestors

Self
Edward Knapp
1763 – 1821
Birth Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Daniel Knapp
1741 – 1778
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Hannah Lyon
1749 – 1807
Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
David (Daniel) Knapp
1696 – 1772
Watertown, Middlesex, Massachusetts, United States
Sarah Bartlett
1718 – 1767
Newton, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Edward Lyon
1710 – 1773
Roxbury, Suffolk, Ma
Rebecca Boyden
1716 – 1776
Of Sutton, Worcester/needham Norfolk, Ma
Great-Grandparents
John Knapp
1688 – 1730
Sarah Knapp
JOHN WILLIS
1685 – 1745
SARAH HISKET
1686 – 1728
Samuel Lyon
1679 – 1756
Joanna Weld
1685 – 1721
Joseph Boyden
1678 – 1748
Rebecca PAINE
1683 – 1778
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Knapp's Descendants

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Edward Knapp (23 Sep 1763 – 23 Mar 1821) m. Esther Skell (19 Jan 1776 – 29 Jul 1853) m. Esther SKELL (19 Jan 1776 – 29 Jul 1853)
  1. 1. Hannah KNAPP (10 Dec 1792 – 09 Oct 1823)
  2. 2. Elizabeth Knapp (12 Nov 1793 – 8 Oct 1823)
  3. 3. Elizabeth ("Betsy") KNAPP (13 Mar 1795 – 9 Oct 1823)
  4. 4. Daniel Knapp (15 Mar 1797 – Abt 1815)
  5. 5. Edward (Knapp,) Jr. (15 Feb 1800 – 24 July 1832)
  6. 6. Sythene Knapp (07 Mar 1802 – Abt 1842)
  7. 7. Jerusha Knapp (25 Sept 1804 – )
  8. 8. Tirzah Knapp (02 Aug 1808 – 24 Sep 1877)
  9. 9. Charles Knapp (26 JUN 1811 – 26 June 1874) m. Rhoda (Lucinda) Allen (abt 1827 – 12 May 1898) m. First (Wife) Unknown (Abt. 1815 – )
    1. 1. Charles (E) Knapp (Apr 1841 – 12 Apr 1862)
    2. 2. Lorin (E) Knapp (29 Mar 1851 – 24 May 1865)
    3. 3. Harriet (Lucinda) Knapp (Oct 1852 – 06 May 1929)
    4. 4. Mariah Knapp (1853 – )
    5. 5. Mary (N) Knapp (abt 1854 – 4 Feb 1941)
    6. 6. Laura (A.) Knapp (04 Mar 1855 – 02 May 1930) m. Stephen (G) Moore (04 Dec 1848 – 15 Oct 1932) m. Stephen (G) Moore (abt 1848 – )
      1. 1. Gertrude Moore (9 Apr 1876 – 4/15/1942)
      2. 2. Katherine ('Katie' MOORE) FERGUSON (22 Apr 1880 – abt 1974)
      3. 3. Katherine Moore (Apr 1881 – 27 June 1942)
      4. 4. Charles Moore (22 Sep 1882 – 13 May 1952)
      5. 5. Emma (Jane) Moore (02 Sep 1886 – 23 Jun 1962)
      6. 6. William (Henry 'Henry') Moore (2 Aug 1888 – 15 Jul 1980) m. Regina (Marie) Nelsen (15 Dec 1896 – 03 Jan 1978)
        1. 1. Ione (F) Moore (2 Jun 1915 – 24 Dec 1996) m. Cecil (Bernard) Sutton (19 Jun 1915 – 1 Dec 1996)
        2. 2. Pearl Moore (abt 1917 – 27 Oct 1923)
        3. 3. Harold (Leroy) Moore (20 Jul 1918 – 25 Jun 2000)
        4. 4. Marjorie (E) Moore (abt 1922 – )
        5. 5. Marjorie (Elaine) Moore (14 Feb 1922 – May 1979) m. Alfred (S) Moffat (abt 1922 – ) m. John (Leslie) Buckingham (8 Mar 1921 – 4 Jun 1979)
        6. 6. Lyle (Eugene) Moore (21 Mar 1924 – 14 Nov 2002) m. Johnetta ((Jeanette) Elizabeth) Friend (7 Jan 1924 – 26 Jun 2003)
        7. 7. Eilene (June) Moore (11 Jun 1927 – 18 Feb 2009) m. William Gelofsack (5 Jun 1926 – 5 Feb 2000) m. Loyd (S) Williams
        8. 8. Arla (Jean Moore) Hansen (30 Dec 1929 – 14 Jan 2001) m. Charles (J "Chuck") Hansen (6 Sep 1925 – 11 Dec 2009) m. Paul (Arthur) Sells (6 Oct 1930 – 16 Apr 2003) m. Henry (Gust) Loukus (3 Dec 1920 – 24 Jan 1990)
        9. 9. Darrell (Lee) Moore (21 Mar 1940 – 20 Aug 2002)
        10. 10. Arlagene Maddox
      7. 7. Maud Moore (Sep 1890 – 10 Jul 1972)
    7. 7. Emma (M.) Knapp (abt 1858 – 2 May 1899)
    8. 8. Liza (W) Knapp (1859 – )
    9. 9. Tirzah (J.) Knapp (15 September 1859 – 1 September 1860)
    10. 10. Joseph (K.) Knapp (abt 1861 – 1908)
    11. 11. Joseph (K) Knapp (Aug 1861 – 1908)
    12. 12. William (E) Knapp (10 May 1863 – 27 March 1879)
    13. 13. Rosalinda (Jane) Knapp (Jun 1864 – 23 Aug 1933)
    14. 14. Frances (Sherman) Knapp (1867 – 27 Apr 1940)
    15. 15. Henry (Oliver) Knapp (14 Oct 1870 – 25 Feb 1928)
  10. 10. Edward KNAPP ( – 1800)

Edward Knapp's Timeline

6 Records

1763
23 Sep 1763
Birth of Edward Knapp in Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
1775
1775-1783
Age 12
Edward Knapp resided here in Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
1800
1800
Age 37
Edward Knapp resided here in Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
1818
1818-1832
Age 55
Edward Knapp resided here in Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
1820
7 Aug 1820
Age 57
Edward Knapp resided here in Sunbury, Delaware, Ohio, USA
Sunbury, Delaware, Ohio, USA
1821
23 Mar 1821
Age 58
Death of Edward Knapp in Sunbery twp, Deleware Co, Ohio, United States
Sunbery twp, Deleware Co, Ohio, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1763
    Event Place: Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Delaware County, Ohio, U.S., Burial Index, 1784-2011
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 111 : 1914
    [4] Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1700-1850, New England Historical Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vitals to 1850
    [5] Ohio, U.S., Soldier Grave Registrations, 1804-1958

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1775-1783
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source: The Official roster of the soldiers of the American Revolution buried in the state of Ohio

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census, 1779-1863
    [2] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Nicholson, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 39; Page: 384,385; Image: 204; Family History Library Film: 363342

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1818-1832
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pensioners, 1801-1815, 1818-1872, The National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Ledgers of Payments, 1818-1872, to U.S. Pensioners Under Acts of 1818 Through 1858 From Records of the Office of the Third Auditor of the Treasury; Record Group Title: Records of the Accounting Officers of the Depar

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1820
    Event Place: Sunbury, Delaware, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900
    [2] 1820 United States Federal Census, Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Sunbury, Delaware, Ohio; Page: 220; NARA Roll: M33_89; Image: 128

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ohio, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1821
    Event Place: Sunbery twp, Deleware Co, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Delaware County, Ohio, U.S., Burial Index, 1784-2011
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000, Book Title: Lineage Book : NSDAR : Volume 111 : 1914
    [4] Ohio, U.S., Soldier Grave Registrations, 1804-1958

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Galena, Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Delaware County, Ohio, U.S., Burial Index, 1784-2011
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Ohio, U.S., Soldier Grave Registrations, 1804-1958
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