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Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp 1882–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Aug 1882

Birth Location: Jefferson, Union, South Dakota, USA

Death Date: 15 Sep 1970

Death Location: Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: John Knapp

Mother: Amarilla Keagle

Spouse(s): Dallas Fouts

Children(s): Helen Fouts, Howard Fouts, Mamie Fouts, Edna Fouts

In 1882, Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp entered the world in Jefferson, Union, South Dakota, USA, born to John Hoover Knapp And Amarilla Ella Rachel Paulina Keagle. In 1900, Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp resided in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA. In 1910, Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp resided in Donnelly, Marshall, Minnesota, USA. Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp married Dallas Bert Fouts, and had children including Edna Mae Boorman Jacobsen Nee Fouts, Helen Madelene Ronnan Rondor Nee Fouts, Howard William Fouts, Mamie Ellen Robertson Borgon Nee Fouts. Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp passed away in 1970 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1882, Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp entered the world in Jefferson, Union, South Dakota, USA, born to John Hoover Knapp And Amarilla Ella Rachel Paulina Keagle.
  • In 1900, Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp resided in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1910, Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp resided in Donnelly, Marshall, Minnesota, USA.
  • Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp married Dallas Bert Fouts, and had children including Edna Mae Boorman Jacobsen Nee Fouts, Helen Madelene Ronnan Rondor Nee Fouts, Howard William Fouts, Mamie Ellen Robertson Borgon Nee Fouts.
  • Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp passed away in 1970 in Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Knapp
1851–1890
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
JK
Amarilla Keagle
1860–1936
Birth Location: Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
AK

Spouses(s)

Dallas Fouts
1876–1954
Birth Location: Mapleton, Buchanan, Iowa, United States
DF

Children(s)

Helen Fouts
1908–1968
Birth Location: Brown, South Dakota, United States
HF
Howard Fouts
1901–1947
Birth Location: Sioux City, Woodbury Co., IA
HF
Mamie Fouts
1905–1997
Birth Location: South Dakota , USA
MF
Edna Fouts
1903–1935
Birth Location: Woodbury County : Sioux City, Iowa , USA
EF

Elva Knapp's Ancestors

Self
Elva Knapp
1882–1970
Birth Place: Jefferson, Union, South Dakota, USA
Parents
John Hoover Knapp
1851–1890
Pennsylvania, United States
Amarilla (" Ella" Rachel Paulina) Keagle
1860–1936
Peoria, Peoria, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Alfred (D) Knapp
1812–1888
New York, United States of America
Sarah (E. Knapp née) ??
1815–1857
New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Rev. Knapp
1780–1856
Margaret Knapp
1786–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Capt. Knapp
1749–1812
Jane Williams
1751–1829
Zacharias Dieter
1769–1819
Anna Thomas
1767–1854

Elva Knapp's Descendants

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Elva (Mudgett Fouts née) Knapp (24 Aug 1882–15 Sep 1970) m. Dallas (Bert) Fouts (14 Apr 1876–17 Aug 1954)
  1. 1. Helen (Madelene Ronnan Rondor née) Fouts 1908–1968
  2. 2. Howard (William) Fouts 1901–1947 m. Elsie (Laura Framke Fouts née Hopkins) Laroche 1905–1992 m. Helen (Margaret Fouts Smith née) LaRoche 1908–1975
    1. 1. Betty (Clarice) Fouts 1924–1925
    2. 2. Hazel (Inez James née) Fouts 1929–2008 m. Darrell (Sherwin) James 1927–2010
      1. 1. Timothy (Alton) James 1951–1989
      2. 2. Shelley (Louise) James 1950–2017
    3. 3. Laurin (Howard) Fouts 1931–1931
    4. 4. Elmer (Arnold) Fouts 1923–2007 m. Lorraine (Angeline Owens née) Fouts 1923–1984 m. Maureen (Morgan) Fouts 1919–2015
    5. 5. Alma (Mae Simonsen née) Fouts 1926–2011 m. Lester (Peter) Simonsen 1914–1994
  3. 3. Mamie (Ellen Robertson Borgon née) Fouts 1905–1997 m. Charles (Arthur) Robertson 1901–1977 m. Hjalmar (Oliver) Borgen 1893–1966
    1. 1. Gale (Marvin) Robertson 1928–2010 m. Beverly (June Robertson née) Worrell 1930–2011
      1. 1. Timothy (Ray) Robertson 1950–2011
    2. 2. Barbara ("Barb" Ellen Harbeck née) Robertson 1932–2022
    3. 3. Kenneth (Arthur) Robertson 1926–1992 m. Mary Mae 1927–2012
    4. 4. Elva (Etta) Robertson 1925–1925
  4. 4. Edna (Mae Boorman Jacobsen née) Fouts 1903–1935 m. Arne (Christian) Jacobsen 1898–1929 m. Percy (Robert) Boorman 1898–1966
    1. 1. Lois (May) Jacobsen 1924–2022
    2. 2. Robert Boorman 1935–1935

Elva Knapp's Timeline

12 Records

1882
24 Aug 1882
Birth of Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp in Jefferson, Union, South Dakota, USA
Jefferson, Union, South Dakota, USA
1900
1900
Age 18
Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp resided here in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp resided here in Donnelly, Marshall, Minnesota, USA
Donnelly, Marshall, Minnesota, USA
1917
1917
Age 35
Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp resided here in Sioux City, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp resided here in Sioux City Precinct 11, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City Precinct 11, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 43
Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp resided here in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp resided here in Sioux City, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp resided here in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 58
Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp resided here in Sioux City, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1950
1950
Age 68
Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp resided here in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
1965
1965
Age 83
Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp resided here in Iowa
Iowa
1970
15 Sep 1970
Age 88
Death of Elva Mudgett Fouts née Knapp in Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1882
    Event Place: Jefferson, Union, South Dakota, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Donnelly, Marshall, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Donnelly, Marshall, Minnesota; Roll: T624_697; Page: 1b; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1374710

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Sioux City, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sioux City Precinct 11, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sioux City Precinct 11, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: T625_520; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 228

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sioux City, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 2340426

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01216; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 97-87A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sioux City, Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa; Roll: m-t0627-01216; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 97-87A

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Sioux City, Woodbury

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1965
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Sep 1970
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Elva M Fouts Sep 1970

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 Sep 1970
    Event Place: Sioux City, Iowa
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Sioux City Journal - 3 Sep 1970 - Page 17, Obituary for DALLAS B. FOUTS 3 Sep 1970

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1970
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury, Iowa, USA

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sioux City, Woodbury County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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