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James Le Roy Knapp 1841–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Aug 1841

Birth Location: New York, USA

Death Date: 13 Jun 1903

Death Location: Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: John Knapp

Mother: Mary Towner

Spouse(s): Enely Knapp

Children(s): Gertrude (✓), Minna Knapp, Lillie Knapp, Clara Knapp, Harden Knapp, Rosa Wilder, Charles Knapp

In 1841, James Le Roy Knapp entered the world in New York, USA, born to John Knapp And Mary Elizabeth Towner. In 1850, James Le Roy Knapp resided in Allen, Allegany, New York, USA. In 1860, James Le Roy Knapp resided in Lysander, Winnebago, Illinois, USA. James Le Roy Knapp married Enely Knapp, and had children including Charles Knapp, Clara Elizabeth Knapp, Gertrude Ruth Knapp, Harden Knapp, Hardin Knapp, Lillie Knapp, Minna Knapp, Rosa Wilder. James Le Roy Knapp passed away in 1903 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1841, James Le Roy Knapp entered the world in New York, USA, born to John Knapp And Mary Elizabeth Towner.
  • In 1850, James Le Roy Knapp resided in Allen, Allegany, New York, USA.
  • In 1860, James Le Roy Knapp resided in Lysander, Winnebago, Illinois, USA.
  • James Le Roy Knapp married Enely Knapp, and had children including Charles Knapp, Clara Elizabeth Knapp, Gertrude Ruth Knapp, Harden Knapp, Hardin Knapp, Lillie Knapp, Minna Knapp, Rosa Wilder.
  • James Le Roy Knapp passed away in 1903 in Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Knapp
1810–1880
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Mary Towner
1819–1890
Birth Location: New York, USA
MT

Spouses(s)

Enely Knapp
1855–1918
Birth Location: West Virginia
EK

Children(s)

Gertrude (✓)
1884–1965
Birth Location: Covington, Fountain, Indiana, USA
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Minna Knapp
1890–1977
Birth Location: Indiana
MK
Lillie Knapp
1887–1977
Birth Location: Indiana
LK
Clara Knapp
1882–1964
Birth Location: Covington County,Indiana
CK
Harden Knapp
1893–1974
Birth Location: Indiana
HK
Rosa Wilder
1866–
Birth Location: Indiana
RW
Charles Knapp
1869–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
CK

James Knapp's Ancestors

Self
James Knapp
1841–1903
Birth Place: New York, USA
Parents
John Knapp
1810–1880
New York, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Towner
1819–1890
New York, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Knapp's Descendants

1.
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James (Le Roy) Knapp (4 Aug 1841–13 Jun 1903) m. Enely Knapp (May 1855–31 Oct 1918)
  1. 1. Gertrude (Ruth Knapp) (✓) 1884–1965 m. Harry (Albert Lindsey) (✓) 1877–1958 m. Charles (Lee) LaFrance 1882–1938
    1. 1. Omer (Earl Lindsey) (✓) 1908–1973 m. Norma (Jean) Heuston 1935–1990 m. Alice (Viola Keithley) (✓) 1914–1944 m. Dorthea (Neff) Irish 1922–1982 m. Ruth (E) Corthell 1903–
      1. 1. Norma (Jean Lindsey) (✓) 1930–2009 m. Rolland (Travis) Heuston 1927–2004 m. Noah Boozer 1920–2005 m. Samuel (Clifton) Radford 1912–1977
        1. 1. Samuel (Clinton) Radford 1949–1951
      2. 2. Carl (Emmet) Lindsey 1931–2003 m. Nancy (Ann) Lindsey –1995
      3. 3. Virgil (Gene) Lindsey 1943–1943
      4. 4. Richard (Dean) Lindsey 1943–1943
    2. 2. Hazel (B) Lindsey 1904–1994
    3. 3. Hellen Lindsey 1910–1999
    4. 4. Clarence (A) Lindsey 1911–1984 m. Delia Gilliland 1912–
      1. 1. Clarence (Eugene) Lindsey 1932–2010 m. Mary (Narcis) Warner 1930–2006
    5. 5. Mary Lindsey 1919–
    6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Lindsey 1918–2006
    7. 7. Carl Lindsey 1912–1919
    8. 8. James (Vernon) Lindsey 1916–1916
    9. 9. William (Virgil) Lindsey 1916–1918
    10. 10. Freda (Pauline) Lindsey 1920–2017 m. Robert ((Cecil)) Johnston 1912–1997
      1. 1. Betty (Lou) Johnston 1942–2006
      2. 2. Jo (Anne) Johnston 1940–2014
    11. 11. Roy LaFrance 1902–1977
  2. 2. Minna Knapp 1890–1977 m. Charles (Timothy) Hicks 1887–1958
    1. 1. Edythe (Mae) Fussell 1912–1989
    2. 2. James (W) Hicks 1920–1988
  3. 3. Lillie Knapp 1887–1977
  4. 4. Clara (Elizabeth) Knapp 1882–1964 m. Sylvester (T) Reason 1878–
  5. 5. Harden Knapp 1893–1974 m. Ethel (Marie) Redifer 1898–1975
    1. 1. Robert (Harden) Knapp 1926–2001
    2. 2. Clarence (Dale) Knapp 1921–1992 m. Marie (Champomier) Knapp 1920–2009
      1. 1. Dale (Robert) Knapp 1945–2010
      2. 2. Clarence (Dale) Knapp 1942–1942
    3. 3. Dorothy (Kathleen Knapp) (Juvinall) 1923–1997
    4. 4. Betty (Ruth Knapp) (Kinney) 1931–2011
    5. 5. Donald (Dwaine) Knapp 1928–1929
  6. 6. Rosa Wilder 1866–
  7. 7. Charles Knapp 1869–

James Knapp's Timeline

8 Records

1841
4 Aug 1841
Birth of James Le Roy Knapp in New York, USA
New York, USA
1850
1850
Age 9
James Le Roy Knapp resided here in Allen, Allegany, New York, USA
Allen, Allegany, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 19
James Le Roy Knapp resided here in Lysander, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
Lysander, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 22
James Le Roy Knapp resided here in Lander, Winnebago, Illinois, United States
Lander, Winnebago, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 39
James Le Roy Knapp resided here in Covington, Fountain, Indiana, USA
Covington, Fountain, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 59
James Le Roy Knapp resided here in Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
1903
13 Jun 1903
Age 62
Death of James Le Roy Knapp in Danville, Illinois, USA
Danville, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 69
James Le Roy Knapp resided here in Danville, Illinois, USA
Danville, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1841
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Covington, Fountain, Indiana; Roll: 277; Page: 131C; Enumeration District: 080
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0075
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lysander, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: M653_240; Page: 95; Family History Library Film: 803240
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Allen, Allegany, New York; Roll: M432_476; Page: 225B; Image: 53
    [7] Idaho, Death Records, 1890-1967, Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Boise, Idaho; Death Index and Image, 1911-1967

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Allen, Allegany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Allen, Allegany, New York; Roll: M432_476; Page: 225B; Image: 53

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Lysander, Winnebago, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Lysander, Winnebago, Illinois; Roll: M653_240; Page: 95; Family History Library Film: 803240

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Lander, Winnebago, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Covington, Fountain, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Covington, Fountain, Indiana; Roll: 277; Page: 131C; Enumeration District: 080

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Danville, Vermilion, Illinois; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0075

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Danville, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773 - 2007; Record Group Number: 15; Series Number: T288

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Jun 1903
    Event Place: Danville, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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