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James B ++ Knapp 1786–1868 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Aug 1786

Birth Location: Otsego, New York, USA

Death Date: 28 Sep 1868

Death Location: Nashville, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America

Father: JOHN KNAPP

Mother: Mabel None

Spouse(s): Clarinda Knapp

Children(s): Helen Knapp, Harriet Knapp, Cordelia Knapp, Jason Knapp, Orson Knapp, William Knapp, Lawton Knapp, Lucretia Knapp, Caroline Knapp, Alonzo Knapp

In 1786, James B ++ Knapp entered the world in Otsego, New York, USA, born to John Barnum Knapp And Mabel. In 1800, James B ++ Knapp resided in Pittsfield, Otsego, New York. In 1820, James B ++ Knapp resided in Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, United States. James B ++ Knapp married Clarinda Knapp, and had children including Alonzo Knapp, Caroline Knapp, Cordelia Knapp, Harriet Knapp, Helen Knapp, Jason B Knapp, Lawton J Forestville Knapp, Lucretia Knapp, Orson James Knapp, William Henry Knapp. James B ++ Knapp passed away in 1868 in Nashville, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1786, James B ++ Knapp entered the world in Otsego, New York, USA, born to John Barnum Knapp And Mabel.
  • In 1800, James B ++ Knapp resided in Pittsfield, Otsego, New York.
  • In 1820, James B ++ Knapp resided in Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, United States.
  • James B ++ Knapp married Clarinda Knapp, and had children including Alonzo Knapp, Caroline Knapp, Cordelia Knapp, Harriet Knapp, Helen Knapp, Jason B Knapp, Lawton J Forestville Knapp, Lucretia Knapp, Orson James Knapp, William Henry Knapp.
  • James B ++ Knapp passed away in 1868 in Nashville, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

JOHN KNAPP
1756–1822
Birth Location: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
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Mabel None
1758–
Birth Location: Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
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Spouses(s)

Clarinda Knapp
1786–1854
Birth Location: , Otsego, New York, USA
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Children(s)

Helen Knapp
1849–
Birth Location: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
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Harriet Knapp
1816–1879
Birth Location: Nashville, Hanover Township, Chautauqua County, NY
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Cordelia Knapp
1813–1902
Birth Location: Springboro, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
CK
Jason Knapp
1822–1906
Birth Location: Nashville, Chautauqua, New York, USA
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Orson Knapp
1818–1900
Birth Location: Nashville, Chautauqua, New York, USA
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William Knapp
1820–1898
Birth Location: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
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Lawton Knapp
1818–1883
Birth Location: Nashville, Chautauqua, New York, US
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Lucretia Knapp
1812–1871
Birth Location: Springboro, Crawford, Pennsylvania, USA
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Caroline Knapp
1826–1860
Birth Location: Nashville, Chautauqua, New York, USA
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Alonzo Knapp
1809–1890
Birth Location: Forestville, Chautauqua, New York, United States
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James Knapp's Ancestors

Self
James Knapp
1786–1868
Birth Place: Otsego, New York, USA
Parents
JOHN Barnum KNAPP
1756–1822
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Mabel
1758–
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
John (Bushnell) Knapp
1725–1766
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Mary Hoyt
1733–1833
Danbury, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Knapp
1700–1758
Mary Taylor
1705–1775
2nd-Great-Grandparents
SAMUEL KNAPP
1668–1739
Hannah Bushnell
1676–1722

James Knapp's Descendants

1.
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James (B ++) Knapp (12 Aug 1786–28 Sep 1868) m. Clarinda Knapp (28 Jan 1786–03 Jan 1854)
  1. 1. Helen Knapp 1849–
  2. 2. Harriet Knapp 1816–1879
  3. 3. Cordelia Knapp 1813–1902
  4. 4. Jason (B) Knapp 1822–1906 m. Eliza (A.) Knapp 1825–1889
    1. 1. Helen Knapp 1850–
    2. 2. Ivy (V) Knapp 1855–
    3. 3. George (W) Knapp 1856–1929 m. Jessie (F) Martin 1861–1898
      1. 1. James (Carter) Knapp 1895–1918
      2. 2. Carlton (W) Knapp 1897–1964 m. Gertrude Strickland 1901–
        1. 1. George (W) Knapp 1929–2014 m. Norma Brunson 1931–1993
        2. 2. Carlton (Warren Knapp) Jr. 1926–1995 m. Virginia Knapp 1926–2010
  5. 5. Orson (James) Knapp 1818–1900 m. Jane Patterson 1824–1915
    1. 1. Charles Knapp 1847–1855
    2. 2. Adolphus Knapp 1857–1928
    3. 3. Mary (Sarah) Knapp 1849–1918
    4. 4. Elizabeth (J) Knapp 1845–1865
    5. 5. Adelaine Knapp 1858–
    6. 6. Sina Knapp 1850–
    7. 7. Lawton Knapp 1853–1928
    8. 8. Emmett (O) Knapp 1854–1937
    9. 9. James Knapp 1843–
    10. 10. Leanne Knapp 1862–
  6. 6. William (Henry) Knapp 1820–1898 m. Orrill Knapp 1822–1906
    1. 1. Ella Knapp 1856–
    2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Knapp 1848–
    3. 3. Irving (L.) Knapp 1857–1928
    4. 4. Jennie Knapp 1854–1874
    5. 5. Ellen Knapp 1856–
    6. 6. George (Elliott) Knapp 1847–1913 m. Mary Crowell 1852–1945
      1. 1. Mabel (E) Hills 1885–1920
      2. 2. Elwin Knapp 1871–
      3. 3. Mable (L) Knapp 1883–1920
      4. 4. William (Lafayette) Knapp 1877–1961 m. Grace Knapp 1880–1934
        1. 1. Edna Knapp 1906– m. Harry (Carlton) Wagner 1907–
      5. 5. Jennie (L) Knapp 1879–1972 m. Lewis Pope 1876–
        1. 1. Allene Pope 1907–
        2. 2. Lloyd Pope 1911–1982
        3. 3. Edwin Pope 1908–1985
      6. 6. Elton Knapp 1869–1941 m. Olive (Ulesia) Sharp 1870–1955
        1. 1. Jessie (Fern) Knapp 1893–1984
        2. 2. Clarence (Elwin) Knapp 1891–1946
      7. 7. Ethel Knapp 1892–1990
        1. 1. Anita Homan 1922–
        2. 2. Erwin Homan 1916–
        3. 3. Cameron Homan 1924–1992 m. Allene (Mae) Covey 1930–2004
  7. 7. Lawton (J Forestville) Knapp 1818–1883 m. Judy (L. Burdick) Knapp 1818–1891
    1. 1. Lizzie Knapp 1840–
    2. 2. Lizzie Knapp 1840–
    3. 3. Alma (N) Knapp 1838–1913
    4. 4. Frank (James) KNAPP 1855–1932 m. Lovina (Jane) HOWARD 1855–1922
      1. 1. Edna (A.) KNAPP 1874–1937 m. Bennie Remmington 1876–1966
        1. 1. Richard (Cave) Remington 1921–1980 m. Nettie (Faye) Miller 1920–2016
    5. 5. Albert Knapp 1843–1866 m. Mary 1844–1883
      1. 1. Elmer (Joseph) Knapp 1862–1947 m. Mary (Eleanor) Colcord 1856–1919 m. Elizabeth (I) Knapp 1882–
        1. 1. Thomas (Russell) Knapp 1885–1918
        2. 2. Homer (C) Knapp 1895–1936
        3. 3. Eleanor (Tracy "Nellie") Knapp 1892–1966
        4. 4. Robert (Lee) Knapp 1890–1974
        5. 5. Fred (Cobb) Knapp 1888–1974
  8. 8. Lucretia Knapp 1812–1871 m. Nathan Roberts 1812–
    1. 1. Clarinda Roberts 1844–
    2. 2. William Roberts 1852–
    3. 3. Alonzo Roberts 1838– m. Maria S 1848–
      1. 1. Nelson (B) Roberts 1889–
      2. 2. Edgar (B.) Roberts 1879–
      3. 3. William Roberts 1863–
      4. 4. Clara Roberts 1869–
  9. 9. Caroline Knapp 1826–1860 m. Smith Peacock 1826–1864
    1. 1. Frances Peacock 1856–
  10. 10. Alonzo Knapp 1809–1890 m. Angeline Gordner 1812–1893
    1. 1. Clarinda Knapp 1842–1920
    2. 2. Aurilla Knapp 1833–1845
    3. 3. Mary Knapp 1837–1845
    4. 4. Lamarr (Valentine) Knapp 1838–1892 m. Henrietta (Mary) Wyeth 1852–
      1. 1. Raymond (S.) Knapp 1877–
      2. 2. Leon (P.) Knapp 1863–
    5. 5. James (A) Knapp 1831–1892 m. Mary Knapp 1838–1935
      1. 1. Alice (Mary) Knapp 1860–
      2. 2. Louis (A) Knapp 1858–
      3. 3. Jennie (L) Knapp 1863–1928
      4. 4. Charles Knapp 1871–
      5. 5. Squire (Lester) Knapp 1865–1939
    6. 6. Leroy (A) Knapp 1855– m. Estella (M) DeWolf 1850– m. Martha B 1869–
      1. 1. Ray (D) Knapp 1884–
    7. 7. Helen (J) Knapp 1851– m. John Lock 1842–
      1. 1. Charles (J) Locke 1885–

James Knapp's Timeline

18 Records

1786
12 Aug 1786
Birth of James B ++ Knapp in Otsego, New York, USA
Otsego, New York, USA
1800
1800
Age 14
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Pittsfield, Otsego, New York
Pittsfield, Otsego, New York
1820
1820
Age 34
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, United States
Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, United States
1830
1830
Age 44
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Chautauqua, New York, United States
Chautauqua, New York, United States
1830
1830
Age 44
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1840
1840
Age 54
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Chautauqua, New York, United States
Chautauqua, New York, United States
1840
1840
Age 54
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 64
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Hanover, Chautauqua, New York
Hanover, Chautauqua, New York
1850
1850
Age 64
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1855
1855
Age 69
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 74
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 74
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, United States
Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, United States
1868
28 Sep 1868
Age 82
Death of James B ++ Knapp in Nashville, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Nashville, Chautauqua, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 124
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan, USA
Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan, USA
1920
1920
Age 134
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Milford, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Milford, Oakland, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 144
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan, USA
Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 149
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan
Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 154
James B ++ Knapp resided here in Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan, USA
Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Aug 1786
    Event Place: Otsego, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1855
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: M653_732; Page: 446; Family History Library Film: 803732
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: M432_484; Page: 63B; Image: 133
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [6] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Pittsfield, Otsego, New York

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York; Page: 96; NARA Roll: M33_66; Image: 64

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Chautauqua, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 86; Page: 392; Family History Library Film: 0017146

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York; Series: M19; Roll: 86; Page: 392; Family History Library Film: 0017146

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Chautauqua, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York; Page: 310

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York; Page: 310

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: M432_484; Page: 63B; Image: 133

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: M432_484; Page: 63B; Image: 133

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1855

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: M653_732; Page: 446; Family History Library Film: 803732

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Hanover, Chautauqua, New York; Roll: M653_732; Page: 446; Family History Library Film: 803732

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan; Roll: T624_670; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0186; FHL microfilm: 1374683

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Milford, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Milford, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: T625_789; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 174

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340759

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01810; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 72-11

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Roscommon, Roscommon, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01810; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 72-11

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hanover, New York
    Record Source: New York, Military Equipment Claims, War of 1812

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Roscommon, MI
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Roscommon, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Roscommon; Roll: 1682808

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Sep 1868
    Event Place: Nashville, Chautauqua, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nashville, Chautauqua County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Cited in the family tree "DAVID SANDERS and SUSANNAH THRALL SANDERS" created by "MelodySloan49
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