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Job Knapp 1765–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1765

Birth Location: Massachusetts, United States

Death Date: 26 Feb 1822

Death Location: Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: Capt Knap

Mother: Ruth Reed

Spouse(s): Sarah Wilson

Children(s): Nancy Knapp, Moses Knapp, Job III, Laura Knapp, Ruth Knapp, Sarah Knapp, Benjamin Knapp

In 1765, Job Knapp entered the world in Massachusetts, United States, born to Capt Job Knap And Ruth Reed. In 1790, Job Knapp resided in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States. In 1800, Job Knapp resided in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts. Job Knapp married Sarah Wilson, and had children including Benjamin Knapp, Job Knapp Iii, Laura Knapp, Moses Knapp, Nancy Knapp, Ruth Knapp, Sally Knapp, Sarah Knapp. Job Knapp passed away in 1822 in Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1765, Job Knapp entered the world in Massachusetts, United States, born to Capt Job Knap And Ruth Reed.
  • In 1790, Job Knapp resided in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States.
  • In 1800, Job Knapp resided in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts.
  • Job Knapp married Sarah Wilson, and had children including Benjamin Knapp, Job Knapp Iii, Laura Knapp, Moses Knapp, Nancy Knapp, Ruth Knapp, Sally Knapp, Sarah Knapp.
  • Job Knapp passed away in 1822 in Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Job Knapp's Ancestors

Self
Job Knapp
1765–1822
Birth Place: Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Capt Job Knap
1739–1786
Douglass, Massachusetts, United States
Ruth Reed
1747–1811
Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
Seth Knapp
1708–1775
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Hannah
1720–1776
Massachusetts, United States
Capt (John) Reed
1722–1788
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Dorothy Pinneo
1725–1770
Taunton, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Knapp
1666–1717
Elizabeth Cobb
1671–1762
William REED
1676–1734
Mary Richmond
1685–1770
James Capt.
1677–1747
Dorothy Badcock
1684–1737
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Aaron Knap
1618–1674
Elizabeth Bliss
1615–1677
Augustine Cobb
1633–1714
Bethia Harvey
1648–1748
JOHN REED
1649–1721
BETHIAH FRYE
1653–1730
Laurence (Dupin)
1657–1727
Jeanne Lacouve
1664–1727
Return Badcock
1653–1681
Sarah Denison
1657–1713

Job Knapp's Descendants

1.
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Job Knapp (1765–26 Feb 1822) m. Sarah Wilson (15 Oct. 1770–19 Nov 1836)
  1. 1. Nancy Knapp 1805–1881
  2. 2. Moses Knapp 1797–1868
  3. 3. Job (Knapp) III 1795–1840
  4. 4. Laura Knapp 1802–1888
  5. 5. Ruth Knapp 1792–1875
  6. 6. Sarah Knapp 1794–1837
  7. 7. Benjamin Knapp 1808–1822

Job Knapp's Timeline

7 Records

1765
1765
Birth of Job Knapp in Massachusetts, United States
Massachusetts, United States
1790
1790
Age 25
Job Knapp resided here in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
1800
1800
Age 35
Job Knapp resided here in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts
Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts
1810
1810
Age 45
Job Knapp resided here in Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
1822
Abt 1822
Age 57
Job Knapp resided here in Worcester, Massachusetts
Worcester, Massachusetts
1822
26 Feb 1822
Age 57
Death of Job Knapp in Douglas, Massachusetts
Douglas, Massachusetts
1822
2 Apr 1822
Age 57
Job Knapp - Probate in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1765
    Event Place: Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 173; Image: 202; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts; Series: M32; Roll: 16; Page: 482; Image: 488; Family History Library Film: 205617

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Douglas, Worcester, Massachusetts; Roll: 22; Page: 617; Image: 00088; Family History Library Film: 0205630

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1822
    Event Place: Worcester, Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records (Worcester County, Massachusetts); Index 1731-1881; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Worcester County); Probate Place: Worcester, Massachusetts

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Feb 1822
    Event Place: Douglas, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Douglas, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1822
    Event Place: Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Massachusetts, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records (Worcester County, Massachusetts); Index 1731-1881; Author: Massachusetts. Probate Court (Worcester County); Probate Place: Worcester, Massachusetts

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