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William H Knapp 1887 – 1971 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1887

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 16 Dec 1971

Death Location: Columbus (Pt), Franklin, Ohio, USA

Father: David Knapp

Mother: Alice Wikly

Spouse(s): Pearl Felty

Children(s): Claton Knapp

The story of William H Knapp began in 1887 in West Virginia. In 1930, William H Knapp resided in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA. In 1934, William H Knapp resided in Columbus, Ohio, USA. William H Knapp married Pearl Viola Felty, and had children including Claton Knapp. William H Knapp passed away in 1971 in Columbus (Pt), Franklin, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William H Knapp began in 1887 in West Virginia.
  • In 1930, William H Knapp resided in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1934, William H Knapp resided in Columbus, Ohio, USA.
  • William H Knapp married Pearl Viola Felty, and had children including Claton Knapp.
  • William H Knapp passed away in 1971 in Columbus (Pt), Franklin, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Knapp
Birth Location: –
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Alice Wikly
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Pearl Felty
1900 – 1969
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Children(s)

Claton Knapp
1925 – 1977
Birth Location: Kentucky
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William Knapp's Ancestors

Self
William Knapp
1887 – 1971
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
David Knapp
Alice Wikly
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Knapp's Descendants

1.
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William (H) Knapp (1887 – 16 Dec 1971) m. Pearl (Viola) Felty (27 July 1900 – 21 January 1969)
  1. 1. Claton Knapp (abt 1925 – 12 Mar 1977)

William Knapp's Timeline

7 Records

1887
1887
Birth of William H Knapp in West Virginia
West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 43
William H Knapp resided here in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
1934
1934
Age 47
William H Knapp resided here in Columbus, Ohio, USA
Columbus, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
William H Knapp resided here in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio
1940
1940
Age 53
William H Knapp resided here in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 64
William H Knapp resided here in Ohio
Ohio
1971
16 Dec 1971
Age 84
Death of William H Knapp in Columbus (Pt), Franklin, Ohio, USA
Columbus (Pt), Franklin, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1887
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03247; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 93-208
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007, Certificate: 091995; Volume: 20700
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: 1801; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0153; FHL microfilm: 2341535
    [5] Ohio, County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: 1801; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0153; FHL microfilm: 2341535

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Columbus, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03247; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 93-208

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03247; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 93-208

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007, Certificate: 091995; Volume: 20700

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1971
    Event Place: Columbus (Pt), Franklin, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Ohio, Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2007, Certificate: 091995; Volume: 20700
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