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John Adam Knapp 1829–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Nov 1829

Birth Location: Weiher, Morlenbach, Hesse-Darmstadt Germany

Death Date: 22 Jun 1901

Death Location: Kilkenny, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America

Father: Johann Knapp

Mother: Maria Schmitt

Spouse(s): Anna Pittmann

Children(s): Elizabeth Knapp, Francis Knapp, Catherine Knapp, Barbara Knapp, Stephen Knapp, Joseph Knapp, George Knapp, Mary Knapp, Anna Knapp

John Adam Knapp was born in 1829 in Weiher, Morlenbach, Hesse-Darmstadt Germany, the child of Johann Philip Adam Knapp And Maria Eva Schmidt Schmitt. John Adam Knapp married Anna Maria Elisabeth Mary Puttmann Pittmann, and had children including Anna Marie Knapp, Barbara Elizabeth Knapp, Catherine Katie Knapp, Elizabeth Lizzie Knapp, Francis Knapp, George Phillip Knapp, Joseph Knapp, Mary Matilda Knapp, Stephen R Knapp. John Adam Knapp passed away in 1901 in Kilkenny, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Adam Knapp was born in 1829 in Weiher, Morlenbach, Hesse-Darmstadt Germany, the child of Johann Philip Adam Knapp And Maria Eva Schmidt Schmitt.
  • John Adam Knapp married Anna Maria Elisabeth Mary Puttmann Pittmann, and had children including Anna Marie Knapp, Barbara Elizabeth Knapp, Catherine Katie Knapp, Elizabeth Lizzie Knapp, Francis Knapp, George Phillip Knapp, Joseph Knapp, Mary Matilda Knapp, Stephen R Knapp.
  • John Adam Knapp passed away in 1901 in Kilkenny, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Knapp's Ancestors

Self
John Knapp
1829–1901
Birth Place: Weiher, Morlenbach, Hesse-Darmstadt Germany
Parents
Johann Philip Adam Knapp
1792–1846
Weiher, Mörlenbach, Bergstraβe, Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany
Maria (Eva Schmidt) Schmitt
1807–1895
Ober-Mumbach, Mörlenbach, Hesse, Germany
Grandparents
Johann (Adam) Knapp
1752–1808
Weiher, Amberg-Sulzbach, Bayern, Germany
Anna (Barbara) Schmitt
1759–1825
Oberabsteinach, Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany
Johann (Philipp) Schmidt
1751–1829
Karlsruhe, Stadt Karlsruhe, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
Gertrude Bürner
1779–
Nieder-Liebersbach, Mörlenbach, Hesse, Germany
Great-Grandparents
Johann Knapp
1727–1776
Eva Zirfas
1720–1784
Johann Schmitt
1736–1791
Anna Becker
1744–1812
Johann Schmidt
1716–1783
Anna Kaemmer
1723–1784
Johannes Bürner
1743–1798
Anna Falter
1727–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Knapp
1683–1744
Margaretha Falters
1694–1727
Christian Zirfas
1690–1743
Anna Zirfas
1692–1764
Johann Schmitt
1690–1741
Maria Kohl
1708–1781
Johann Becker
1709–1793
Maria Lucas
1708–1767
Johann Schmidt
1686–1754
Kunigunde Hassler
1693–1742
Hanß Krammerere
1702–1765
Anna (Kammerer)
1702–1769
Anton Falter
1702–1762
Margarete Lang
1702–1736

John Knapp's Descendants

1.
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John (Adam) Knapp (15 Nov 1829–22 Jun 1901) m. Anna (Maria Elisabeth "Mary" Püttmann) Pittmann (1 Nov 1829–3 Jan 1872)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Knapp 1864–1954 m. Michael Waltz 1866–1944
    1. 1. Marie Waltz 1898–1971 m. Otto (John) Vironet 1894–1954
      1. 1. Wayne (Michael) Verona 1933–2013
      2. 2. Laura (Mae) Verona 1929–2009
      3. 3. Rita (E) Verona 1920–2001 m. Raymond (Willis) Wocelka 1913–1985
        1. 1. James (Raymond Wocelka) Sr 1947–2005
      4. 4. Mary (Louise) Verona 1927–2007
      5. 5. Joan (Marie) Verona 1922–1996
      6. 6. Patricia (Ann) Verona 1924–1995
      7. 7. James (Roderick) Verona 1937–1937
      8. 8. John (Herman) Verona 1931–1931
      9. 9. Leah (M.) Verona 1926–2015
      10. 10. Valeria (Mary) Verona 1923–1998
    2. 2. Marguerite (Ann) Waltz 1895–1983 m. Anton Kramschuster 1890–1981
  2. 2. Francis Knapp 1871–
  3. 3. Catherine (Katie) Knapp 1868–1888
  4. 4. Barbara (Elizabeth) Knapp 1859–1946 m. Hale (Otto) Legro 1853–1926
    1. 1. William (Evan Legro) Sr 1896–1958 m. Phillippa (Elizabeth Rachael) Nelson 1895–1983
      1. 1. William (E) Legro 1923–
      2. 2. Thomas Legro 1926–
      3. 3. Barbara (Nelson) Legro 1921–2011 m. Donald (Michael) Dubrasich 1922–2006
    2. 2. Theodora (C) Legro 1888–1991
    3. 3. Addie (Emma) Legro 1885–1972 m. Joel Hanson 1886–1967
      1. 1. Vernon (Theodore) Hanson 1921–1947
      2. 2. Harold (Joel) Hanson 1914–2003 m. Violet (Cynthia) Rogers 1915–1984
      3. 3. Robert (Hale) Hanson 1919–1944
      4. 4. Lyle (Howard) Hanson 1912–1923
    4. 4. Harlan (Hale) Legro 1900–1976
    5. 5. Emma Legro 1883–
    6. 6. Fannie (K) Legro 1881–1967
  5. 5. Stephen (R) Knapp 1861–1933 m. Mary (Louise) Pierce 1870–1972
    1. 1. Kelvin (James) Knapp 1908–1985 m. Melba (R.) Neff 1912–1984 m. Mary (Alice) Grundman 1911–1962
      1. 1. Dorothy (Ann) Knapp 1931–2004 m. Herbert (Ralph) Darsow 1932–1992
      2. 2. Theresa (Mary) Knapp 1936–1983
      3. 3. Marian (Cecelia) Knapp 1938–1996 m. Thomas (Eugene) Bitney 1936–2006 m. Joseph (Louis) Moore 1935–2013
    2. 2. Della (Ann) Knapp 1898–1989 m. Floyd (John) Bartholomew 1897–1978
      1. 1. Helen (Jean) Bartholomew 1923–1991
      2. 2. Marian (Delores) Bartholomew 1924–1991 m. Ernest (William) Cattani 1924–2012 m. Claude (J) Brown 1925–1970
    3. 3. Donald (Joseph) Knapp 1901–1982
  6. 6. Joseph Knapp 1852–1929 m. Margaret Dawald 1854–1937
    1. 1. Ellen ((Nell) Gertrude) Knapp 1881–1964 m. Warner (James) Roberts 1882–1961
      1. 1. Margaret (Leora) Roberts 1917–2014 m. Firman ("Jack") Harris 1915–1977
        1. 1. Gayle (Shirley) Harris 1937–2017
        2. 2. Rodney (Firman) Harris 1942–2008
      2. 2. Ward (Warner) Roberts 1915–1977 m. May (Isabelle) Sparrow 1916–2009 m. Barbara ("Jean") Holoboff 1916–2003
        1. 1. Lyle (Ward) Roberts 1938–2022
        2. 2. Sharon (Ruth) Roberts 1942–1986
      3. 3. Gordon (Alton) Roberts 1923–2005 m. Doris (Irene) Christensen 1924–2017
        1. 1. Diane (Marlene) Roberts 1947–1947
      4. 4. Ione (Shirley) Roberts 1903–1984
      5. 5. Curtys (Malcome) Roberts 1904–1971 m. Marie ("Eva") Pelletier 1909–1973
        1. 1. Edith ("Ellen") Roberts 1931–2014
        2. 2. Allan (Rodney "Bud") Roberts 1933–2014
        3. 3. Darlene (June) Roberts 1938–2001
      6. 6. Kenneth (Clavering) Roberts 1906–2002
      7. 7. James (Knapp) Roberts 1908–1971
      8. 8. Howard (Dawald) Roberts 1909–1989 m. Theresa Wagenstein 1913–1987
      9. 9. Marvin (Lea) Roberts 1911–1971 m. Willanna ("Genelle") Winfrey 1914–2011
        1. 1. Lorne (Alberton) Roberts 1935–2015
        2. 2. Wayne (Lea) Roberts 1937–1970
        3. 3. Elaine (Twylla) Roberts 1939–2017
        4. 4. Sheryl (Montez) Roberts 1946–1982
        5. 5. Leanna (Gay) Roberts 1947–2008
      10. 10. Rodney (Royal) Roberts 1913–1987
      11. 11. Joseph (Mott) Roberts 1917–1995
      12. 12. Yvonne (Marcia) Roberts 1920–2005
      13. 13. Cale (Everett) Roberts 1928–2011
    2. 2. Barbara (Elizabeth "Lizzie") Knapp 1877–1957 m. Warren (Manning) Butts 1876–1938
      1. 1. Thera (Marvel) Butts 1902–1988 m. Philip (L) Peterson 1891–1973
    3. 3. Carl ((Karl) William) Knapp 1879–1966
    4. 4. Eva ((Eve) Marie) Knapp 1885–1974 m. Orville (Chester 'Chet') Haight 1876–1941
      1. 1. Veda (Marie) Haight 1906–2000
      2. 2. Alvida (Blanche) Haight 1908–2008
      3. 3. Chester (Dale) Haight 1912–2003
      4. 4. Faythe (Madge) Haight 1921–2016
      5. 5. John (Joseph) Haight 1919–
      6. 6. Phyllis Haight 1922–2019 m. Salvadore (D) Riccobono 1918–2000
    5. 5. John (Stephen) Knapp 1887–1958 m. Ebba (Matilda) Cook 1890–1971
    6. 6. Katheryne ((Catherine) Junita) Knapp 1889–1964
    7. 7. Adam ((Mick) Edward) Knapp 1890–1951
    8. 8. Cressence (Elizabeth) Knapp 1893–1985 m. Albert (Clyde) Kenner 1893–1974
      1. 1. Elaine (M) Kenner 1933–2022 m. Wallace (Jay) Everts 1926–2010
      2. 2. Arlette (Clydine) Kenner 1923–2000
      3. 3. Geraldine (Gladys) Kenner 1920–1984
      4. 4. Viora (Fae) Kenner 1925–2007 m. Seymour Levine 1919–1991
    9. 9. Jacob (Dawald) Knapp 1900–1984 m. Bertha (Aline) Renfroe 1913–1994
    10. 10. Ambrose (Anthony S.) Knapp 1894–1897
    11. 11. James (B.) Knapp 1884–1884
    12. 12. Henry Knapp 1876–1879
    13. 13. George Knapp 1878–1878
    14. 14. Day (J) Knapp 1901–
  7. 7. George (Phillip) Knapp 1854–1935 m. Anna (E "Annie") Walsh 1868–1911
    1. 1. John (Adam) Knapp 1904–1966 m. Helen (Elizabeth) Hurlbut 1903–1982
    2. 2. Elizabeth (A "Bessie") Knapp 1905–1964
  8. 8. Mary (Matilda) Knapp 1857–1940 m. James Flanagan 1858–1935
  9. 9. Anna (Marie) Knapp 1866–1947 m. Max Kilger 1873–1949

John Knapp's Timeline

13 Records

1829
15 Nov 1829
Birth of John Adam Knapp in Weiher, Morlenbach, Hesse-Darmstadt Germany
Weiher, Morlenbach, Hesse-Darmstadt Germany
1840
1840
Age 11
John Adam Knapp resided here in Robinson, Posey, Indiana, USA
Robinson, Posey, Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 21
John Adam Knapp resided here in Robinson, Posey, Indiana, USA
Robinson, Posey, Indiana, USA
1852
2 February 1852
Age 23
John Adam Knapp was married in St Wendel Catholic Church, Vanderburgh, Posey, IN, Indiana, USA
St Wendel Catholic Church, Vanderburgh, Posey, IN, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 31
John Adam Knapp resided here in Smith, Posey, Indiana, USA
Smith, Posey, Indiana, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 34
John Adam Knapp resided here in Smith, Posey, Indiana, United States
Smith, Posey, Indiana, United States
1864
1864
Age 35
John Adam Knapp resided here in Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 41
John Adam Knapp resided here in Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
John Adam Knapp resided here in Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
1885
1 May 1885
Age 56
John Adam Knapp resided here in Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 71
John Adam Knapp resided here in Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
1901
22 Jun 1901
Age 72
Death of John Adam Knapp in Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
1901
21 Dec 1901
Age 72
John Adam Knapp - Probate in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1829
    Event Place: Weiher, Morlenbach, Hesse-Darmstadt Germany
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses
    [2] 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
    [3] Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index, Select Counties
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota; Roll: 625; Page: 337D; Enumeration District: 127
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota; Roll: T132_6; Page: 398; Family History Library Film: 830426
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1240773
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Smith, Posey, Indiana; Roll: M653_290; Page: 618; Family History Library Film: 803290
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Robinson, Posey, Indiana; Roll: M432_166; Page: 313B; Image: 297
    [9] Baltimore, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Records of the US Customs Service, RG36; NAI Number: 2655153; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Card Files, Pennsylvania State Archives; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania National Guard Veterans` Card File, 1867-1921; Series Number: 19.135

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 2 February 1852
    Event Place: St Wendel Catholic Church, Vanderburgh, Posey, IN, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1830
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1240773

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Sep 1831
    Event Place: Baltimore, Maryland
    Record Source: Baltimore, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Records of the US Customs Service, RG36; NAI Number: 2655153; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Robinson, Posey, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Robinson, Posey, Indiana; Roll: 90; Page: 322; Family History Library Film: 0007728

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Robinson, Posey, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Robinson, Posey, Indiana; Roll: M432_166; Page: 313B; Image: 297

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Smith, Posey, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Smith, Posey, Indiana; Roll: M653_290; Page: 618; Family History Library Film: 803290

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: Smith, Posey, Indiana, 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 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Internal Revenue Assessment Lists for Indiana, 1862-1866; Series: M765; Roll: 2; Description: District 2; Special Lists; 1863; Record Group: 58, Records of the Internal Revenue Service, 17

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota; Roll: T132_6; Page: 398; Family History Library Film: 830426

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota; Roll: 625; Page: 337D; Enumeration District: 127

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 May 1885
    Event Place: Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota, Territorial and State Censuses

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0068; FHL microfilm: 1240773

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Foreign Ports
    Record Source: Baltimore, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Records of the US Customs Service, RG36; NAI Number: 2655153; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hamilton County, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Philadelphia
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Card Files, Pennsylvania State Archives; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania National Guard Veterans` Card File, 1867-1921; Series Number: 19.135

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1901
    Event Place: Kilkenny, Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Cemetery Inscription Index, Select Counties
    [2] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1789-1917; Author: Allegheny County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Minnesota, Obituary Index, 1891-2003

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kilkenny, Le Sueur County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 21 Dec 1901
    Event Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1789-1917; Author: Allegheny County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Allegheny, Pennsylvania

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