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Pvt James (Samuel) Knapp 1738–1779 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1738

Birth Location: Goshen, Orange Co, NY

Death Date: 22 JUL 1779

Death Location: Minisink, Orange, New York, United States

Father: William Knapp

Mother: Margaret Webb

Spouse(s): Esther Drake, Esther Drake, Esther Drake

Children(s): Nathaniel knapp, Daniel Knapp, Mary Knapp, Nelly Knapp, John Knapp, James Knapp, James Knapp, Ann Knapp, Aaron Knapp, Stephen Knapp, Sally Knapp, Polly Knapp, Mary Knapp, Daniel Knapp, Stephen Knap, Polly Knapp, Ann Knapp, Mary Knapp, Sally Knapp, Nelly Knapp, Sally Knapp, John Knapp, James Knapp, Aaron Knapp, Charles Knapp, William Knapp, Joshua Knapp, Samuel Knapp, Mary Knapp, Mary Knapp, Ann Knapp, Aaron Knapp, Nelly Knapp, James Knapp, Daniel Knapp, Sally Knapp, John Knapp, Stephen Knapp

The story of Pvt James (Samuel) Knapp began in 1738 in Goshen, Orange Co, NY. Pvt James (Samuel) Knapp married Esther Drake, and had children including Aaron Knapp, Ann Knapp, Charles Knapp, Daniel Knapp, James Knapp, James S Knapp, James S Knapp, John Knapp, Joshua Knapp, Mary Knapp, Nathaniel Knapp, Nelly Knapp, Polly Knapp, Sally Knapp, Samuel Knapp, Sarah Knapp, Stephen Knap, Stephen Knapp, William Knapp. Pvt James (Samuel) Knapp passed away in 1779 in Minisink, Orange, New York, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Pvt James (Samuel) Knapp began in 1738 in Goshen, Orange Co, NY.
  • Pvt James (Samuel) Knapp married Esther Drake, and had children including Aaron Knapp, Ann Knapp, Charles Knapp, Daniel Knapp, James Knapp, James S Knapp, James S Knapp, John Knapp, Joshua Knapp, Mary Knapp, Nathaniel Knapp, Nelly Knapp, Polly Knapp, Sally Knapp, Samuel Knapp, Sarah Knapp, Stephen Knap, Stephen Knapp, William Knapp.
  • Pvt James (Samuel) Knapp passed away in 1779 in Minisink, Orange, New York, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Pvt Knapp's Ancestors

Self
Pvt Knapp
1738–1779
Birth Place: Goshen, Orange Co, NY
Parents
William Knapp
1697–1770
Stamford, Fairfield County, Connecticut
Margaret Webb
1696–1770
Goshen, Orange County, New York or Stamford, Fairfield Co, CT
Grandparents
Caleb (B) Knapp
1661–1694
Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Hannah, (Hana Clements, Palmer, Ferris) Knap
1663–1716
Haverhill, Essex, MA or Stamford, Fairfield, Connecticut, United States
Daniell (Daniel WebbWebbe) Richmond
1670–1715
Monckton Farley, Wiltshire, England
Elizabeth Somner
1674–1715
Seend, Wiltshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Caleb Knapp
1636–1674
Hannah Close/
1639–1685
William Clements
1640–1702
Hannah, Lawrence
1917–1996
Nicholas Webb
1640–1683
Mrs Webb
1633–
John Somner
1644–
Mary Tipper
1640–1666
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Knapp
1590–1670
Eleanor, Lockwood
1609–1658
Henry Smith
1600–1685
Hannah Gorges
1620–1649
Christopher Webb
1590–1671
Humility Cooper
1588–1694
EDWARD SomnerSomners/
1620–
MARY JACKSON
1624–
Moris Tipper
1615–
Alice
1617–

Pvt Knapp's Descendants

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Pvt (James (Samuel)) Knapp (1738–22 JUL 1779) m. Esther Drake (27 or 29 August 1727/2 June 1741–17 april 1830) m. Esther Drake (2 JUN 1741–17 APR 1830) m. Esther Drake (27 AUG 1727–1831)
  1. 1. Nathaniel knapp 1775– m. Laura (Van) Derlyn 1784–1822 m. Laura Vanderlyn 1760–1803
    1. 1. Esther (Drake) Knapp 1822–1908 m. Thoda (Cosset) Worden 1812–1889
      1. 1. Pvt (Dwellyn Knapp) Worden 1839–1910 m. Caroline (Sharlot) Ellis 1847–1900
        1. 1. Hattie (Gertrude) Worden 1877–1964 m. Thomas (Bailey) Musson 1869–1956 m. Joseph (W) Noyes 1852–
        2. 2. Della Worden 1873–1899
        3. 3. Minnie Worden 1866–1943
        4. 4. Martha (Maria) Worden 1869–1957 m. Benjamain (Seth) LABEREE 1865–1945
        5. 5. Pearl (Viola) Worden 1884–1968 m. Arthur (Fredrick) Eggman 1875–1936
        6. 6. Pearl Worden 1887–
        7. 7. Minnie (Esther Worden) Noyes 1867–1943 m. Joseph (Warren) Noyes 1851–1935
        8. 8. Charles Worden 1867–
        9. 9. Nelly Baird 1856–
        10. 10. Anna Worden 1870–
        11. 11. Eugeinse Baird 1855–
      2. 2. Willie (Henry) Worden 1856–1859
      3. 3. Annellen Worden 1839–1916 m. Charles (Emmett) Saunders 1842–1934 m. Dwight (Daniel) Eighme 1837–1910 m. Dwight (Daniel) Eighme 1837–1910
        1. 1. Charles (E) Amey 1877–1947
        2. 2. Carrie (L) Eighme 1883–1935
        3. 3. Eva (L.) Saunders 1866–1936
        4. 4. Charles Eighme 1877–
        5. 5. Indies Eighme 1866–1936
        6. 6. Carrie Eighnie 1883–1936
      4. 4. Amenda (M.) Benett 1841–1903
    2. 2. Sophia (Amelia) Knap 1800–1899
    3. 3. Unnamed (Daughter) Knapp 1802–1802
    4. 4. Sophiah Knapp 1800–1802
    5. 5. Henry (L A) Knapp 1825–1892
    6. 6. Sally (Ann) Knapp 1811–
    7. 7. Saylem (L) Knapp 1823–1889 m. Eveline Knapp 1825–
      1. 1. William (S.) Knapp 1858–
      2. 2. Eva (L.) Knapp 1855–
    8. 8. George (W) Knapp 1809–
    9. 9. Garradus Knapp 1804–1844
    10. 10. Diadema Knapp 1807–
    11. 11. Esther (D) Worden 1815–1908 m. Thoda (Cosset) Worden 1810–1889
      1. 1. Pvt (Dwellyn Knapp) Worden 1837–1923 m. Caroline Worden 1847–
        1. 1. Minnie (Esther) Worden 1866–1943
        2. 2. Martha Worden 1869–
        3. 3. Pearl Worden 1884–
        4. 4. Della Worden 1873–
        5. 5. Hattie Worden 1875–
      2. 2. Lucy (Ann) Eighme 1839–1916
      3. 3. Amenda (M.) Benett 1841–
      4. 4. Ellen (Elizabeth) Saunders 1841–1912
  2. 2. Daniel Knapp 1767–1803
  3. 3. Mary Knapp 1760–1760
  4. 4. Nelly Knapp 1763–
  5. 5. John Knapp 1765–1854
  6. 6. James (S.) Knapp 1777–1794
  7. 7. James Knapp 1775–
  8. 8. Ann Knapp 1770–
  9. 9. Aaron Knapp 1770–1848
  10. 10. Stephen Knapp 1779–1868
  11. 11. Sally Knapp 1773–1787
  12. 12. Polly Knapp 1761–1775
  13. 13. Mary Knapp 1760–1760
  14. 14. Daniel Knapp 1772–
  15. 15. Stephen Knap 1773–
  16. 16. Polly Knapp 1775–
  17. 17. Ann Knapp 1770–
  18. 18. Mary Knapp 1760–1760
  19. 19. Sally Knapp 1773–1854
  20. 20. Nelly Knapp 1763–
  21. 21. Sally Knapp 1773–1798
  22. 22. John Knapp 1767–1854
  23. 23. James Knapp 1777–1868
  24. 24. Aaron Knapp 1770–1848
  25. 25. Charles Knapp 1774–1852
  26. 26. William Knapp 1776–1861
  27. 27. Joshua Knapp 1756–1833
  28. 28. Samuel Knapp 1759–1847
  29. 29. Mary Knapp 1761–
  30. 30. Mary Knapp 1760–1760
  31. 31. Ann Knapp 1770–
  32. 32. Aaron Knapp 1770–1848
  33. 33. Nelly Knapp 1763–
  34. 34. James (S) Knapp 1777–
  35. 35. Daniel Knapp 1767–1833
  36. 36. Sally Knapp 1773–1798
  37. 37. John Knapp 1765–1854
  38. 38. Stephen Knapp 1779–1865

Pvt Knapp's Timeline

7 Records

1736
15 May 1736/1740
Birth of Pvt James (Samuel) Knapp in Goshen, Orange Co, NY
Goshen, Orange Co, NY
1738
1738
Birth of Pvt James (Samuel) Knapp in Goshen, Orange Co, NY
Goshen, Orange Co, NY
1738
1738
Birth of Pvt James (Samuel) Knapp in Goshen, Orange Co, NY
Goshen, Orange Co, NY
1779
22 July 1779
Age 41
Death of Pvt James (Samuel) Knapp in Minisink Ford, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
Minisink Ford, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
1779
22 JUL 1779
Age 41
Death of Pvt James (Samuel) Knapp in Minisink, Morris, New Jersey, United States
Minisink, Morris, New Jersey, United States
1779
22 JUL 1779
Age 41
Death of Pvt James (Samuel) Knapp in Minisink, Orange, New York, United States
Minisink, Orange, New York, United States
1860
1860
Age 122
Pvt James (Samuel) Knapp resided here
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 July 1779
    Event Place: Minisink Ford, Sullivan County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012
    [3] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Lineage Book of the Charter Members of the DAR Vol 008

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 May 1736/1740
    Event Place: Goshen, Orange Co, NY
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S. Revolutionary War Rolls

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Goshen, Orange County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Record Source: New Jersey, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1738
    Event Place: Goshen, Orange Co, NY
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 24021.001; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1738
    Event Place: Goshen, Orange Co, NY
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2450.025; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 JUL 1779
    Event Place: Minisink, Morris, New Jersey, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 JUL 1779
    Event Place: Minisink, Orange, New York, United States

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