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Elias Jacob Knapp 1813–1894 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 May 1813

Birth Location: Fabius, Onondaga, New York, USA

Death Date: 15 Jan 1894

Death Location: Edon, Williams Ohio, USA

Father: Jacob ♦

Mother: Martha Benson

Spouse(s): Margaret ♦

Children(s): Emma Knapp, Joseph Knapp, Nelson Knapp, Ira Knapp, Hyram Knapp, Orlando Knapp, Lodema Knapp, Sarah Knapp, Albert Knapp

The story of Elias Jacob Knapp began in 1813 in Fabius, Onondaga, New York, USA. In 1840, Elias Jacob Knapp resided in Westfield, Delaware, Ohio, USA. In 1850, Elias Jacob Knapp resided in Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA. Elias Jacob Knapp married Margaret Foust Downing, and had children including Albert Delos Knapp, Emma T Knapp, Hyram Knapp, Ira Willard Knapp, Joseph Knapp, Lodema J Knapp, Nelson Knapp, Orlando Devillo Knapp, Sarah Ann Knapp. Elias Jacob Knapp passed away in 1894 in Edon, Williams Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Elias Jacob Knapp began in 1813 in Fabius, Onondaga, New York, USA.
  • In 1840, Elias Jacob Knapp resided in Westfield, Delaware, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1850, Elias Jacob Knapp resided in Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA.
  • Elias Jacob Knapp married Margaret Foust Downing, and had children including Albert Delos Knapp, Emma T Knapp, Hyram Knapp, Ira Willard Knapp, Joseph Knapp, Lodema J Knapp, Nelson Knapp, Orlando Devillo Knapp, Sarah Ann Knapp.
  • Elias Jacob Knapp passed away in 1894 in Edon, Williams Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob ♦
1774–1861
Birth Location: Easton, Washington, New York, USA
J♦
Martha Benson
1794–1863
Birth Location: Easton, Washington, New York, USA
MB

Spouses(s)

Margaret ♦
1813–1901
Birth Location: Morrow, Ohio, USA
M♦

Children(s)

Emma Knapp
1856–
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
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Joseph Knapp
1859–
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
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Nelson Knapp
1847–1850
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
NK
Ira Knapp
1843–1926
Birth Location: Westfield, Morrow, Ohio, USA
IK
Hyram Knapp
1849–1933
Birth Location: Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
HK
Orlando Knapp
1851–1929
Birth Location: Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
OK
Lodema Knapp
1857–1920
Birth Location: Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
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Sarah Knapp
1840–
Birth Location: Morrow, Ohio, USA
SK
Albert Knapp
1853–1939
Birth Location: Williams, Ohio, USA
AK

Elias Knapp's Ancestors

Self
Elias Knapp
1813–1894
Birth Place: Fabius, Onondaga, New York, USA
Parents
Jacob C Knapp ♦
1774–1861
Easton, Washington, New York, USA
Martha Benson
1794–1863
Easton, Washington, New York, USA
Grandparents
Daniel Benson
1764–1848
Dutchess New York, USA
Electa (Haskins) ♦
1769–1848
Sheffield, Berkshire, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Benson
1743–1825
Mary ♦
1742–1842
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Job Benson
1722–1801
Mary ♦
1726–1792

Elias Knapp's Descendants

1.
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Elias (Jacob) Knapp (20 May 1813–15 Jan 1894) m. Margaret (Foust Downing) ♦ (13 Oct 1813–22 Nov 1901)
  1. 1. Emma (T.) Knapp 1856–
  2. 2. Joseph Knapp 1859–
  3. 3. Nelson Knapp 1847–1850
  4. 4. Ira (Willard) Knapp 1843–1926
  5. 5. Hyram Knapp 1849–1933
  6. 6. Orlando (Devillo) Knapp 1851–1929
  7. 7. Lodema (J) Knapp 1857–1920 m. Willis (M Rigelman) ♦ 1859–1937
    1. 1. Birdy Rigleman 1886–1887
    2. 2. William (Jay) Rigelman 1889–1977 m. Jessie (Mae Hall) ♦ 1891–1977
      1. 1. Robert Rigelman 1922–
    3. 3. Ella Rigleman 1882–1930 m. Herbert (St John) ♦ 1881–1955
      1. 1. Marjorie (Lenore St.) John 1905–1958
      2. 2. Rosellen (Rebecca St) John 1912–1990
      3. 3. Martin (Pauli St) John 1903–1973 m. Eleanor (Emily Fischer) ♦ 1903–1979
        1. 1. Mary (Ellen St) John 1937–1941
        2. 2. William (Herbert St. John) ✔️ 1926–2014 m. Betty (Joanne Quick) ✔️ 1935–2015 m. June (Roseann Payne) ✔️ 1929–2012
        3. 3. Jack (Earl St. John) ✔️ 1930–2011
        4. 4. Eugene (M. St. John) ✔️ 1925–2015 m. Elizabeth (Marie Daugherty) ✔️ 1922–2007
      4. 4. Georgia (Ann St John) ♥ 1914–1966
  8. 8. Sarah (Ann) Knapp 1840–
  9. 9. Albert (Delos) Knapp 1853–1939 m. Mary (Elizabeth Wilton) ✔️ 1863–1933
    1. 1. Lloyd Knapp 1893–
    2. 2. Ethel Knapp 1890–1975
    3. 3. Lucretia Knapp 1887–
    4. 4. Vernon Knapp 1885–
    5. 5. Fred Knapp 1883–
    6. 6. Arthur Knapp 1897–
    7. 7. Charlie (H) Knapp 1907–
    8. 8. Elmer (Raymond) Knapp 1895–1973
    9. 9. May Knapp 1881–
    10. 10. Roy (Knapp) ♥ 1900–
    11. 11. Della Knapp 1891–
    12. 12. Carrie (Bell) Knapp –1923 m. Sherman (Elsworth Kent) ♦ 1875–1936 m. Andrew (Lyle Getter) ♦ 1880–1935
      1. 1. Harold (Washington) Kent 1898–1977 m. Bernice (Josephine Goodnoe) ♦ 1902–1997 m. Gladys (Marie Dain) ♦ 1908–1981
    13. 13. Gladdis (M) Knapp 1904– m. Ira (J) Amsbury 1897–1952

Elias Knapp's Timeline

7 Records

1813
20 May 1813
Birth of Elias Jacob Knapp in Fabius, Onondaga, New York, USA
Fabius, Onondaga, New York, USA
1840
1840
Age 27
Elias Jacob Knapp resided here in Westfield, Delaware, Ohio, USA
Westfield, Delaware, Ohio, USA
1850
1850
Age 37
Elias Jacob Knapp resided here in Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
1860
1860
Age 47
Elias Jacob Knapp resided here in Florence Township, Williams, Ohio, USA
Florence Township, Williams, Ohio, USA
1870
1870
Age 57
Elias Jacob Knapp resided here in Cambria, Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
Cambria, Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
1880
1880
Age 67
Elias Jacob Knapp resided here in North West, Williams, Ohio, USA
North West, Williams, Ohio, USA
1894
15 Jan 1894
Age 81
Death of Elias Jacob Knapp in Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 May 1813
    Event Place: Fabius, Onondaga, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 USA Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North West, Williams, Ohio; Roll: 1077; Family History Film: 1255077; Page: 438D; Enumeration District: 001; Image: 0516
    [2] 1870 USA Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cambria, Hillsdale, Michigan; Roll: M593_673; Page: 239B; Image: 55882; Family History Library Film: 552172
    [3] 1860 USA Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Florence, Williams, Ohio; Roll: M653_1052; Page: 27; Family History Library Film: 805052
    [4] 1850 USA Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Florence, Williams, Ohio; Roll: M432_741; Page: 59B; Image: 121
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Westfield, Delaware, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1840 USA Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Westfield, Delaware, Ohio; Roll: 391; Page: 221; Family History Library Film: 0020163

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1850 USA Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Florence, Williams, Ohio; Roll: M432_741; Page: 59B; Image: 121

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Florence Township, Williams, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1860 USA Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Florence, Williams, Ohio; Roll: M653_1052; Page: 27; Family History Library Film: 805052

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cambria, Hillsdale, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1870 USA Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cambria, Hillsdale, Michigan; Roll: M593_673; Page: 239B; Image: 55882; Family History Library Film: 552172

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: North West, Williams, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1880 USA Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: North West, Williams, Ohio; Roll: 1077; Family History Film: 1255077; Page: 438D; Enumeration District: 001; Image: 0516

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jan 1894
    Event Place: Florence, Williams, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Edon, Williams Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index
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